3. Rooibos Tea
Also known as “red tea,” rooibos is a natural herbal tea that originates from South Africa. This tea is naturally caffeine-free, so you don’t have to worry about it upsetting your stomach in the same manner as black or green tea.
Drinking a cup of hot rooibos tea may help to soothe symptoms of pain and cramping associated with gastroenteritis infection. The tea contains natural catechins and polyphenols – micronutrients beneficial for reducing inflammation in the digestive system.
Make sure you purchase an organic brand of the tea that’s grown using sustainable farming methods. Some commercial crops use pesticides to keep insect populations in check, and the toxins from the pesticides seep into the groundwater where the tea absorbs them.
Drinking toxins and pesticides will do nothing to soothe your symptoms – so, makes sure you select an organic tea brand. Steep the tea in boiling water for 5-minutes before drinking, and you should feel a reduction in your symptoms within 15-minutes.