How to Use Fennel Seeds to Stop Snoring from Acid Reflux - #50713

WHEN SNORING IS LINKED WITH ACID REFLUX THE ROOT CAUSE IS USUALLY PITTA WITH VATA DISTURBANCE IN THE UPPER DIGESTIVE TRACT ACID IRRITATES THE THROAT AND FOOD PIPE CAUSES INFLAMMATION AND SWELLING AND THIS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SNORING DURING SLEEP SO FIRST WE MUST CALM THE ACID AND IMPROVE DIGESTION FENNEL SEEDS ARE VERY GOOD BECAUSE THEY ARE MILDLY SWEET COOLING AND CARMINATIVE THEY REDUCE ACIDITY BURPING AND GAS WITHOUT AGGRAVATING PITTA THE BEST WAY IS TO CHEW HALF TO ONE TEASPOON OF FENNEL SEEDS AFTER MEALS ESPECIALLY AFTER DINNER CHEW THEM SLOWLY UNTIL THEY BECOME SOFT AND SWALLOW THIS HELPS DIGESTION AND REDUCES REFLUX YOU CAN ALSO BOIL ONE TEASPOON FENNEL SEEDS IN A CUP OF WATER FOR FIVE TO SEVEN MINUTES STRAIN AND DRINK IT LUKEWARM AFTER MEALS OR ABOUT THIRTY MINUTES BEFORE BED DO NOT TAKE VERY LARGE QUANTITY BECAUSE EXCESS CAN SLOW DIGESTION IN SOME PEOPLE ALONG WITH FENNEL AVOID LATE NIGHT EATING TAKE DINNER AT LEAST THREE HOURS BEFORE SLEEP AVOID SPICY FRIED SOUR FOOD TEA COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE AT NIGHT SLEEP WITH SLIGHTLY ELEVATED HEAD POSITION IF REFLUX IS FREQUENT YOU CAN ALSO USE YASHTIMADHU OR A SMALL AMOUNT OF GHEE IN WARM MILK AT NIGHT TO PROTECT THE THROAT LINING PROVIDED YOU TOLERATE MILK WHEN ACIDITY REDUCES THROAT INFLAMMATION DECREASES AND SNORING OFTEN IMPROVES BUT IF SNORING IS VERY LOUD OR ASSOCIATED WITH BREATH HOLDING DURING SLEEP THEN SLEEP APNEA SHOULD BE RULED OUT FOCUS ON CALMING PITTA AND STRENGTHENING AGNI GENTLY AND YOU WILL SEE GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT

Snoring due to acid reflexes happens when acid irritates, throat and causes swelling You can take fennel seeds about half teaspoon after meals Chew them slowly and swallow You can also boil 1 teaspoon fennel in a cup of water for five minutes and then drink it lukewarm after dinner Do not lie down for at least two hours after eating Avoid heavy, spicy shower food at night Fennel helps digestion and reduces gas smile acidity, but if reflex is frequent, you may need deeper treatment for pitta imbalance

Hello Thank you for your question. Snoring related to acid reflux is very common.We can understand this as when acidity increases it irritates the throat and causes mild swelling leading to snoring during sleep. But don’t worry we are here to help you out Understanding your condition Snoring Associated with acid reflux can be correlated with ayurveda as Pitta Aggravation =Causing acidity and burning sensation Ama Formation=Causing heaviness and blockage kapha Accumulation= causing throat congestion So we can understand this as when the digestion is Disturbed acid reflux irritates the throat and may worsening snoring. Now how to use fennel seeds 1. After Meals method(Best method) Take half teaspoon fennel seeds Chew slowly after meals twice daily It reduces acidity Improve digestion Prevents reflex 2.Fennel water method Add 1 tsp fennel seeds to one glass warm water Soak overnight or boil for 5 minutes Drinking morning or after dinner It reduces acid reflux 3.Bedtime method(Helpful for snoring) Half teaspoon fennel seeds after dinner It reduces night reflux Improves sleep Additional home remedies 1.Warm water Drink warm water after meals It helps in digestion and also reduces reflux 2.Early dinner Eat dinner 2 to 3 hours before sleep It prevents reflux at night 3.Elevated pillow Sleep with head slightly raised It reduces reflux and snoring 4.Small cardamom Chew 1 cardamom after meals It reduces acidity 5.Cold milk Drink half cup before sleep Soothes stomach These are the some of the time tested home remedies which will definitely help you Diet advice Include warm food Light dinner Vegetables Rice and moong dal Avoid Spicy food Fried food Tea coffee at night Late night meals Lifestyle advice Regular meals Proper sleep timing Avoid sleeping immediately after eating Expected results Improvement usually takes around 2 to 4 weeks Hope you found this helpful Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

Chewing after meals: Chew ½–1 tsp fennel seeds slowly after lunch and dinner. This helps digestion, reduces burping, and cools acidity. Fennel water: Soak 1 tsp fennel seeds overnight in 1 cup water. Strain and drink in the morning on an empty stomach. This soothes the stomach lining and reduces reflux. Fennel tea: Boil 1 tsp fennel seeds in 1 cup water for 5 minutes. Sip warm after meals. You can add a pinch of cumin or coriander for better balance. Powder form: Take 1–2 g fennel seed powder with warm water after meals if chewing feels heavy.

You can chew approximately 1tsp fennel seeds after meals, chew slowly and allow the juice produced to swallow. Roat the fennel seeds as it’s effect enhances. Also can use shatpushpa powder after meals about 1 tsp. With warm water.if fennel seeds are not easily available. Do Nasya with cow’s ghee 2 drops in both nostril once daily.