How to Ease Indigestion With Grapefruit

Indigestion causes feelings of bloating, gas, nausea, acidic taste, burning sensation in the stomach/upper abdomen and belching. It can occur from things such as eating too quickly, eating too much, eating high-fat foods, eating while stressed, overconsumption of alcohol, fatigue and smoking cigarettes. It can also be a symptom of underlying diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, stomach infection or stomach cancer.

Grapefruit has many medicinal uses, and its peel can be eaten to ease indigestion. The peel helps stimulate the digestive tract to relieve indigestion and gas.

Things You'll Need

• Outer skin of whole grapefruit
• Grater
• Paper towel
• Stoppered vial
• Bowl
• 1/2 teaspoon

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Instructions

• 1

  Place a grater over a medium-sized bowl. Grate the outer skin of a whole grapefruit, allowing the grated bits to fall into the bowl. Grate entire peel down to the white part of fruit.

• 2

  Spread grated bits on a paper towel and allow to fully dry.

• 3

  Store grated bits in a stoppered vial when completely dry. Measure a 1/2 teaspoon of the grated peel and place it in your mouth to relieve indigestion. Suck on the spoon, then chew slowly. Your stomach should settle in a half hour or less.