Aromatherapy Treatment for Colic
Gentle massage of the abdomen in direction using oils of Chamomile, Fennel or Peppermint will help - dilute the oils at the ratio of 3-4 drops per 5 ml (1 tsp) of base oil.
Herbalism Treatment for Colic
For an occasional attack of colic use hot teas of Catmint (Nepeta cataria), Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), Ginger (zingiber officinalis) or Peppermint (Mentba piperita) using aromatic seeds like Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum), Caraway (Carum carvi) Dill (Anetb; um Gravcolens)) or Fennel (Foeniculum vulgar) in food or simply chewing a few of the seeds after a meal can help a lot if you are prone to colic after eating. If the problem is frequent get professional treatment.
Homeopathy Treatment for Colic
Bryonia: if the spasms are made worse by any movement or by local heat better by Laing still bent knees, Chamomilla: espically good for colicky babies or teething infants the bloated abdomen tends to be improved by local warmth such as a hot water bottle. Magnesia Phosphorica: if warmth pressure over the abdomen and walking about ease the discomfort but burping does not Nux vmica: for colic brought by over eating drinking alcohol symptoms eased by sitting or lying down and worse if upright.
Naturopathy Treatment for Colic
In most cases local warmth over the lower abdomen helps a hot water bottle is the easiest method. Internally herbal teas as detailed above will give the best relief as they not only reduce spasm but aid digestions too. It may well be necessary to look at and treat other digestive problem see also entries for Constipation Diarrhea And Gall- Bladder problems if frequent colic occurs do look at how fast you eat whether you curl up into a comfortable chair after a meal or if your diet has lot of dairy spicy foods or dairy produce. If any these apply try to change that pattern and see if the colic improves without needing other it is more relaxed way rather than gulping food down while on the run.
