This is known as Ajeerna in Ayurveda. It is a result of fasting or consumption of food before digestion of the earlier intake of food. Untimely food habits, heavy or dry food, psychological causes like fear, anger, jealousy, etc., suppression of natural urges, and excessive intake of water cause indigestion. A reduction in Pitta activity with an excessive Kapha characterizes the doshic profile of indigestion.

Common Home Remedies For Indigestion

• Asafetida
  For this home remedy for Indigestion, mix 5 grams of asafetida with a glass of hot water. Add a teaspoonful of sugar to improve the taste. Though it smells bad while swallowing, it rapidly relieves your system of flatulence and helps in relieving indigestion.
• Mint Oil
  Add 2 drops of mint oil to a cup of warm water and drink immediately. It provides instant relief from gripping and flatulence.
• Curry Leaves
  Wash about 20-25 fresh curry leaves with cold water. Extract the juice from these leaves. In a cup of plain water, add about 1 teaspoonful of lemon juice and the juice of the curry leaves. Add 1 teaspoonful of honey to this blend and always drink this when it is fresh. It relieves nausea, vomiting, and flatulence induced by indigestion.
• Ajowan Seeds
  Home remedies for Indigestion also include the use of Ajowan seeds. Mix a teaspoon of Ajowan seeds with 1/2 spoonful of rock salt. Consume the mixture with a glass of water. This will instantly get rid of flatulence and stomach disorders.
• Coriander Seeds
  Coriander seeds are known for their anti-inflammatory properties that relieve you from an upset, stomach or indigestion. Further stimulating your digestive process. Coriander consists of an essential oil called an oil that detoxifies the liver and increases appetite and curing in digestion. Take coriander seeds infused water for about a week to see the difference.
• Lemon and Honey
  Take 1 glass of warm water and add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Then add 1 teaspoon of honey. Mix it well and drink it after every meal. Lemon and hot water with honey is one of the effective home remedies for indigestion.
• Carrots
  Carrots are known as power food and can help the stomach get better. In a blender, mix a few carrots, a banana, and a bit of water. Drink this juice. It will help the tummy absorb all the acids and gas that are causing discomfort in the stomach.
• Carom Seeds
  One of the effective home remedies for indigestion is to roast a teaspoon of carom seeds in a pan, allow the seeds to cool, and crush them lightly. With a rolling pin, mix with a pinch of salt. It is very effective for stomach pain and provides relief from gas as well
• Yogurt
  Yogurt is a very effective remedy for people who have diarrhea and digestion. Mix some crushed cumin seeds and salt in a bowl of yogurt and have it at least twice a day.
• Ginger
  Add some grated ginger to a glass of warm water, add a teaspoon of honey, and sip. One can add ginger to other forms of tea as well to cure the problem of indigestion. The ginger-honey combination is the best drink for acid reflux.