Indigestion (Dyspepsia): What does my indigestion mainly feel like?

Commonly suggested options include acupuncture, curcumin, vitamin B3 (Niacin) Deficiency, PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6, acupressure and ban Xia Xie Xin Tang.

Indigestion (Dyspepsia): What kind of help would I rather try first?

Commonly suggested options include acupuncture, ban Xia Xie Xin Tang, vitamin B3 (Niacin) Deficiency, artichoke extract, ginger and curcumin.

Indigestion (Dyspepsia): natural remedies and the evidence behind them

Indigestion (dyspepsia) is discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen, often accompanied by bloating, nausea, or a feeling of fullness after eating.

11 options · 1 graded A · 4 graded B · 6 traditional or ungraded

What does my indigestion mainly feel like?

It's been dragging on, and my appetite or energy is low too

Acupuncture
Supported by controlled trials (Evidence grade A · No traditional record)
Meta-analysis support for functional dyspepsia
Why this matches
Acupuncture works on the gut-brain connection, a good fit when stress or tension drives your digestive symptoms, and pooled trial evidence supports its use for indigestion.
Why try it
A meta-analysis of randomized trials found that acupuncture probably improves functional dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life compared with sham treatment, with few side effects.
Dose or use
Seek a licensed acupuncturist; typically a course of weekly sessions.
Time to results
Typically 4–8 weeks of regular sessions
Key study
Systematic Review (2026, PMID 41737400): an updated meta-analysis of 23 randomized trials (2,454 participants) found high-to-moderate-certainty evidence that acupuncture improves functional dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life versus sham acupuncture, without an increase in adverse events.
Caution
Seek a licensed acupuncturist; mention any blood-thinning medications.
Curcumin
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Eased dyspepsia symptoms in a randomized trial
Why this matches
Curcumin fits the after-meal fullness, bloating, and upper-abdominal discomfort of indigestion, where a randomized trial found it eased symptoms.
Why try it
In a randomized, double-blind trial in people with functional dyspepsia, curcumin taken on its own improved dyspepsia symptom scores over 4-8 weeks, about as much as a standard acid-reducing medication.
Dose or use
Follow product labeling; consult a healthcare practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2–6 weeks
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2023, PMID 37696679): curcumin alone, omeprazole alone, or both were compared in patients with functional dyspepsia; the curcumin-alone group showed significant improvement in Severity of Dyspepsia Assessment scores at days 28 and 56, comparable to omeprazole.
Caution
May interact with blood thinners; use cautiously if you have gallbladder issues.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Deficiency
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Low niacin can show up as early indigestion
Why this matches
If your after-meal discomfort comes with fatigue and low appetite, it is worth knowing that indigestion is one of the early signs of low vitamin B3 (niacin).
Why try it
This is educational: niacin deficiency is uncommon on a varied diet, but recognizing it can help you and your clinician rule out a simple, correctable cause.
Dose or use
Not a product to take, but a prompt to consider dietary niacin (poultry, fish, peanuts, whole grains) and to ask your clinician if you suspect a deficiency.
Time to results
Varies; discuss testing with your clinician
Key study
Educational entry: the library notes fatigue, indigestion, and loss of appetite as early symptoms of niacin deficiency. This is not a treatment claim.
Caution
Do not self-treat with high-dose niacin, which can cause flushing and liver strain; confirm any deficiency with a clinician first.

Stress and tension seem to set it off or make it worse

Acupuncture
Supported by controlled trials (Evidence grade A · No traditional record)
Meta-analysis support for functional dyspepsia
Why this matches
Acupuncture works on the gut-brain connection, a good fit when stress or tension drives your digestive symptoms, and pooled trial evidence supports its use for indigestion.
Why try it
A meta-analysis of randomized trials found that acupuncture probably improves functional dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life compared with sham treatment, with few side effects.
Dose or use
Seek a licensed acupuncturist; typically a course of weekly sessions.
Time to results
Typically 4–8 weeks of regular sessions
Key study
Systematic Review (2026, PMID 41737400): an updated meta-analysis of 23 randomized trials (2,454 participants) found high-to-moderate-certainty evidence that acupuncture improves functional dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life versus sham acupuncture, without an increase in adverse events.
Caution
Seek a licensed acupuncturist; mention any blood-thinning medications.
PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Wrist point traditionally used for nausea & tension
Why this matches
When stress winds up your stomach, this inner-wrist point is a traditional go-to for calming nausea and the tension-linked queasiness that stress can bring on.
Why try it
Neiguan (PC6) is one of the best-known points for nausea and is traditionally used to calm the stomach and ease stress-related upset.
Dose or use
Press the inner forearm about three finger-widths above the wrist crease, between the tendons, for 2-3 min each side, as needed.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Avoid pressing over broken or irritated skin; ease off if it feels sharp or numb.
Acupressure
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Traditionally eases tension-related stomach discomfort
Why this matches
Acupressure offers an at-home way to address stress-triggered indigestion by stimulating digestive and calming pressure points.
Why try it
Traditionally used to relieve nausea and stomach discomfort by pressing points such as PC6 (inner wrist) and ST36 (below the knee).
Dose or use
Press firmly 2–3 min, both sides, 1–2x daily.
Time to results
Typically days to weeks with consistent use
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Check with your healthcare provider before starting, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take prescription medication, or manage a chronic condition.

I feel heavy, bloated, or uncomfortably full after eating

Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Studied in clinical trials for post-meal dyspepsia symptoms
Why this matches
This traditional herbal formula is best suited for the classic after-meal heaviness, bloating, and nausea pattern of functional dyspepsia.
Why try it
A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests this herbal formula may help ease functional dyspepsia symptoms, though many of the included trials were small and of mixed quality.
Dose or use
Follow product labeling; consult a healthcare practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2–6 weeks
Key study
Systematic review and meta-analysis (2023, PMID 37274096) pooled randomized trials of Banxia-xiexin tang for functional dyspepsia and reported symptom improvement, while noting that the included trials were small and of limited methodological quality.
Caution
Consult a practitioner if pregnant, on medications, or if symptoms persist.
Ginger
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Improved indigestion scores in a randomized trial
Why this matches
If nausea, heaviness, and after-meal fullness are your main symptoms, ginger is a well-known stomach-settler, and a randomized trial found a standardized ginger extract eased indigestion.
Why try it
Ginger is long used for nausea and digestion, and a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of a standardized steamed-ginger extract found it improved indigestion and other gut-symptom scores over 12 weeks.
Dose or use
As a tea, fresh root, or capsules with or after meals; follow product labeling and consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Often within an hour for nausea
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2025, PMID 40878144): a standardized steamed ginger extract (480 mg/day) significantly improved Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale scores, including the indigestion sub-score, versus placebo in adults with mild-to-moderate functional dyspepsia.
Caution
May interact with blood thinners; large amounts can aggravate heartburn in some people.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Soothing herb traditionally used for indigestion
Why this matches
When bloating and an unsettled stomach follow meals, peppermint is a long-standing herbal choice for calming that queasy, gassy, over-full feeling.
Why try it
Peppermint has a long tradition of use for indigestion, stomach aches, and bloating, and is often taken as a tea or in enteric-coated oil capsules.
Dose or use
As a tea after meals, or enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules per the product label; consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Often within an hour for acute symptoms
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Can worsen heartburn or reflux in some people; avoid if you have significant GERD or a hiatal hernia.
REN12 (Zhongwan)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Belly point traditionally eased after-meal bloating
Why this matches
When heaviness and bloating settle in after meals, this midline-abdomen point sits right over the stomach and is a traditional go-to for that full, distended feeling.
Why try it
In traditional Chinese medicine, Zhongwan (REN12) is one of the main points used for bloating, indigestion, and stomach discomfort.
Dose or use
Press gently on the midline of your upper belly, halfway between navel and breastbone, for 2-3 min, 1-2x daily.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes; best with regular use
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Avoid firm pressure if pregnant or over broken or tender skin; ease off if it feels sharp.
ST36 (Zusanli)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Classic stomach-meridian point for digestion
Why this matches
For that sluggish, heavy feeling after eating, this point below the knee is one of the most-used digestive points and is traditionally worked to settle the stomach.
Why try it
Zusanli (ST36) is a classic Stomach-meridian point traditionally used for bloating, indigestion, and nausea and to support healthy digestion.
Dose or use
Find the point about four finger-widths below the kneecap, just outside the shinbone; press firmly 2-3 min on each leg, 1-2x daily.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes; best with regular use
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Skip firm pressure during pregnancy; avoid pressing over injured or inflamed skin.

Nausea or a queasy stomach is my biggest complaint

Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Studied in clinical trials for post-meal dyspepsia symptoms
Why this matches
This traditional herbal formula is best suited for the classic after-meal heaviness, bloating, and nausea pattern of functional dyspepsia.
Why try it
A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests this herbal formula may help ease functional dyspepsia symptoms, though many of the included trials were small and of mixed quality.
Dose or use
Follow product labeling; consult a healthcare practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2–6 weeks
Key study
Systematic review and meta-analysis (2023, PMID 37274096) pooled randomized trials of Banxia-xiexin tang for functional dyspepsia and reported symptom improvement, while noting that the included trials were small and of limited methodological quality.
Caution
Consult a practitioner if pregnant, on medications, or if symptoms persist.
Ginger
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Improved indigestion scores in a randomized trial
Why this matches
If nausea, heaviness, and after-meal fullness are your main symptoms, ginger is a well-known stomach-settler, and a randomized trial found a standardized ginger extract eased indigestion.
Why try it
Ginger is long used for nausea and digestion, and a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of a standardized steamed-ginger extract found it improved indigestion and other gut-symptom scores over 12 weeks.
Dose or use
As a tea, fresh root, or capsules with or after meals; follow product labeling and consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Often within an hour for nausea
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2025, PMID 40878144): a standardized steamed ginger extract (480 mg/day) significantly improved Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale scores, including the indigestion sub-score, versus placebo in adults with mild-to-moderate functional dyspepsia.
Caution
May interact with blood thinners; large amounts can aggravate heartburn in some people.
PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Wrist point traditionally used for nausea & tension
Why this matches
When stress winds up your stomach, this inner-wrist point is a traditional go-to for calming nausea and the tension-linked queasiness that stress can bring on.
Why try it
Neiguan (PC6) is one of the best-known points for nausea and is traditionally used to calm the stomach and ease stress-related upset.
Dose or use
Press the inner forearm about three finger-widths above the wrist crease, between the tendons, for 2-3 min each side, as needed.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Avoid pressing over broken or irritated skin; ease off if it feels sharp or numb.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Soothing herb traditionally used for indigestion
Why this matches
When bloating and an unsettled stomach follow meals, peppermint is a long-standing herbal choice for calming that queasy, gassy, over-full feeling.
Why try it
Peppermint has a long tradition of use for indigestion, stomach aches, and bloating, and is often taken as a tea or in enteric-coated oil capsules.
Dose or use
As a tea after meals, or enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules per the product label; consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Often within an hour for acute symptoms
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Can worsen heartburn or reflux in some people; avoid if you have significant GERD or a hiatal hernia.

Rich or fatty meals really don't sit well with me

Artichoke extract
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Eased dyspepsia symptoms in a randomized trial
Why this matches
For fullness and sluggish digestion after richer, fattier meals, artichoke supports bile flow, and a randomized trial found artichoke leaf extract eased dyspepsia symptoms.
Why try it
Artichoke leaf extract is used for indigestion and works by supporting bile production; a randomized, placebo-controlled trial found it significantly improved dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life over 6 weeks.
Dose or use
Standardized artichoke leaf extract per the product label, usually with meals; consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2-4 weeks of regular use
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2003, PMID 14653829): in 244 patients with functional dyspepsia, artichoke leaf extract significantly improved overall dyspeptic symptom scores and disease-specific quality of life compared with placebo over 6 weeks.
Caution
Avoid if you have gallstones or a bile-duct blockage; check with your clinician first.
Curcumin
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Eased dyspepsia symptoms in a randomized trial
Why this matches
Curcumin fits the after-meal fullness, bloating, and upper-abdominal discomfort of indigestion, where a randomized trial found it eased symptoms.
Why try it
In a randomized, double-blind trial in people with functional dyspepsia, curcumin taken on its own improved dyspepsia symptom scores over 4-8 weeks, about as much as a standard acid-reducing medication.
Dose or use
Follow product labeling; consult a healthcare practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2–6 weeks
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2023, PMID 37696679): curcumin alone, omeprazole alone, or both were compared in patients with functional dyspepsia; the curcumin-alone group showed significant improvement in Severity of Dyspepsia Assessment scores at days 28 and 56, comparable to omeprazole.
Caution
May interact with blood thinners; use cautiously if you have gallbladder issues.
ST36 (Zusanli)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Classic stomach-meridian point for digestion
Why this matches
For that sluggish, heavy feeling after eating, this point below the knee is one of the most-used digestive points and is traditionally worked to settle the stomach.
Why try it
Zusanli (ST36) is a classic Stomach-meridian point traditionally used for bloating, indigestion, and nausea and to support healthy digestion.
Dose or use
Find the point about four finger-widths below the kneecap, just outside the shinbone; press firmly 2-3 min on each leg, 1-2x daily.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes; best with regular use
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Skip firm pressure during pregnancy; avoid pressing over injured or inflamed skin.

What kind of help would I rather try first?

I'm open to seeing a practitioner or checking for an underlying cause

Acupuncture
Supported by controlled trials (Evidence grade A · No traditional record)
Meta-analysis support for functional dyspepsia
Why this matches
Acupuncture works on the gut-brain connection, a good fit when stress or tension drives your digestive symptoms, and pooled trial evidence supports its use for indigestion.
Why try it
A meta-analysis of randomized trials found that acupuncture probably improves functional dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life compared with sham treatment, with few side effects.
Dose or use
Seek a licensed acupuncturist; typically a course of weekly sessions.
Time to results
Typically 4–8 weeks of regular sessions
Key study
Systematic Review (2026, PMID 41737400): an updated meta-analysis of 23 randomized trials (2,454 participants) found high-to-moderate-certainty evidence that acupuncture improves functional dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life versus sham acupuncture, without an increase in adverse events.
Caution
Seek a licensed acupuncturist; mention any blood-thinning medications.
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Studied in clinical trials for post-meal dyspepsia symptoms
Why this matches
This traditional herbal formula is best suited for the classic after-meal heaviness, bloating, and nausea pattern of functional dyspepsia.
Why try it
A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests this herbal formula may help ease functional dyspepsia symptoms, though many of the included trials were small and of mixed quality.
Dose or use
Follow product labeling; consult a healthcare practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2–6 weeks
Key study
Systematic review and meta-analysis (2023, PMID 37274096) pooled randomized trials of Banxia-xiexin tang for functional dyspepsia and reported symptom improvement, while noting that the included trials were small and of limited methodological quality.
Caution
Consult a practitioner if pregnant, on medications, or if symptoms persist.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Deficiency
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Low niacin can show up as early indigestion
Why this matches
If your after-meal discomfort comes with fatigue and low appetite, it is worth knowing that indigestion is one of the early signs of low vitamin B3 (niacin).
Why try it
This is educational: niacin deficiency is uncommon on a varied diet, but recognizing it can help you and your clinician rule out a simple, correctable cause.
Dose or use
Not a product to take, but a prompt to consider dietary niacin (poultry, fish, peanuts, whole grains) and to ask your clinician if you suspect a deficiency.
Time to results
Varies; discuss testing with your clinician
Key study
Educational entry: the library notes fatigue, indigestion, and loss of appetite as early symptoms of niacin deficiency. This is not a treatment claim.
Caution
Do not self-treat with high-dose niacin, which can cause flushing and liver strain; confirm any deficiency with a clinician first.

I'd rather take an herb or supplement that's been studied for indigestion

Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Studied in clinical trials for post-meal dyspepsia symptoms
Why this matches
This traditional herbal formula is best suited for the classic after-meal heaviness, bloating, and nausea pattern of functional dyspepsia.
Why try it
A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests this herbal formula may help ease functional dyspepsia symptoms, though many of the included trials were small and of mixed quality.
Dose or use
Follow product labeling; consult a healthcare practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2–6 weeks
Key study
Systematic review and meta-analysis (2023, PMID 37274096) pooled randomized trials of Banxia-xiexin tang for functional dyspepsia and reported symptom improvement, while noting that the included trials were small and of limited methodological quality.
Caution
Consult a practitioner if pregnant, on medications, or if symptoms persist.
Artichoke extract
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Eased dyspepsia symptoms in a randomized trial
Why this matches
For fullness and sluggish digestion after richer, fattier meals, artichoke supports bile flow, and a randomized trial found artichoke leaf extract eased dyspepsia symptoms.
Why try it
Artichoke leaf extract is used for indigestion and works by supporting bile production; a randomized, placebo-controlled trial found it significantly improved dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life over 6 weeks.
Dose or use
Standardized artichoke leaf extract per the product label, usually with meals; consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2-4 weeks of regular use
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2003, PMID 14653829): in 244 patients with functional dyspepsia, artichoke leaf extract significantly improved overall dyspeptic symptom scores and disease-specific quality of life compared with placebo over 6 weeks.
Caution
Avoid if you have gallstones or a bile-duct blockage; check with your clinician first.
Ginger
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Improved indigestion scores in a randomized trial
Why this matches
If nausea, heaviness, and after-meal fullness are your main symptoms, ginger is a well-known stomach-settler, and a randomized trial found a standardized ginger extract eased indigestion.
Why try it
Ginger is long used for nausea and digestion, and a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of a standardized steamed-ginger extract found it improved indigestion and other gut-symptom scores over 12 weeks.
Dose or use
As a tea, fresh root, or capsules with or after meals; follow product labeling and consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Often within an hour for nausea
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2025, PMID 40878144): a standardized steamed ginger extract (480 mg/day) significantly improved Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale scores, including the indigestion sub-score, versus placebo in adults with mild-to-moderate functional dyspepsia.
Caution
May interact with blood thinners; large amounts can aggravate heartburn in some people.
Curcumin
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Eased dyspepsia symptoms in a randomized trial
Why this matches
Curcumin fits the after-meal fullness, bloating, and upper-abdominal discomfort of indigestion, where a randomized trial found it eased symptoms.
Why try it
In a randomized, double-blind trial in people with functional dyspepsia, curcumin taken on its own improved dyspepsia symptom scores over 4-8 weeks, about as much as a standard acid-reducing medication.
Dose or use
Follow product labeling; consult a healthcare practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2–6 weeks
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2023, PMID 37696679): curcumin alone, omeprazole alone, or both were compared in patients with functional dyspepsia; the curcumin-alone group showed significant improvement in Severity of Dyspepsia Assessment scores at days 28 and 56, comparable to omeprazole.
Caution
May interact with blood thinners; use cautiously if you have gallbladder issues.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Soothing herb traditionally used for indigestion
Why this matches
When bloating and an unsettled stomach follow meals, peppermint is a long-standing herbal choice for calming that queasy, gassy, over-full feeling.
Why try it
Peppermint has a long tradition of use for indigestion, stomach aches, and bloating, and is often taken as a tea or in enteric-coated oil capsules.
Dose or use
As a tea after meals, or enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules per the product label; consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Often within an hour for acute symptoms
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Can worsen heartburn or reflux in some people; avoid if you have significant GERD or a hiatal hernia.

I'd like simple pressure points I can press myself when my stomach acts up

PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Wrist point traditionally used for nausea & tension
Why this matches
When stress winds up your stomach, this inner-wrist point is a traditional go-to for calming nausea and the tension-linked queasiness that stress can bring on.
Why try it
Neiguan (PC6) is one of the best-known points for nausea and is traditionally used to calm the stomach and ease stress-related upset.
Dose or use
Press the inner forearm about three finger-widths above the wrist crease, between the tendons, for 2-3 min each side, as needed.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Avoid pressing over broken or irritated skin; ease off if it feels sharp or numb.
REN12 (Zhongwan)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Belly point traditionally eased after-meal bloating
Why this matches
When heaviness and bloating settle in after meals, this midline-abdomen point sits right over the stomach and is a traditional go-to for that full, distended feeling.
Why try it
In traditional Chinese medicine, Zhongwan (REN12) is one of the main points used for bloating, indigestion, and stomach discomfort.
Dose or use
Press gently on the midline of your upper belly, halfway between navel and breastbone, for 2-3 min, 1-2x daily.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes; best with regular use
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Avoid firm pressure if pregnant or over broken or tender skin; ease off if it feels sharp.
ST36 (Zusanli)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Classic stomach-meridian point for digestion
Why this matches
For that sluggish, heavy feeling after eating, this point below the knee is one of the most-used digestive points and is traditionally worked to settle the stomach.
Why try it
Zusanli (ST36) is a classic Stomach-meridian point traditionally used for bloating, indigestion, and nausea and to support healthy digestion.
Dose or use
Find the point about four finger-widths below the kneecap, just outside the shinbone; press firmly 2-3 min on each leg, 1-2x daily.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes; best with regular use
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Skip firm pressure during pregnancy; avoid pressing over injured or inflamed skin.
Acupressure
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Traditionally eases tension-related stomach discomfort
Why this matches
Acupressure offers an at-home way to address stress-triggered indigestion by stimulating digestive and calming pressure points.
Why try it
Traditionally used to relieve nausea and stomach discomfort by pressing points such as PC6 (inner wrist) and ST36 (below the knee).
Dose or use
Press firmly 2–3 min, both sides, 1–2x daily.
Time to results
Typically days to weeks with consistent use
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Check with your healthcare provider before starting, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take prescription medication, or manage a chronic condition.

Evidence grades describe the strength of published research for Indigestion (Dyspepsia), not a promise of results. Nothing here is medical advice — talk to your clinician before starting anything, especially alongside prescription medication.

What does my indigestion mainly feel like?

It's been dragging on, and my appetite or energy is low too

Acupuncture
Supported by controlled trials (Evidence grade A · No traditional record)
Meta-analysis support for functional dyspepsia
Why this matches
Acupuncture works on the gut-brain connection, a good fit when stress or tension drives your digestive symptoms, and pooled trial evidence supports its use for indigestion.
Why try it
A meta-analysis of randomized trials found that acupuncture probably improves functional dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life compared with sham treatment, with few side effects.
Dose or use
Seek a licensed acupuncturist; typically a course of weekly sessions.
Time to results
Typically 4–8 weeks of regular sessions
Key study
Systematic Review (2026, PMID 41737400): an updated meta-analysis of 23 randomized trials (2,454 participants) found high-to-moderate-certainty evidence that acupuncture improves functional dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life versus sham acupuncture, without an increase in adverse events.
Caution
Seek a licensed acupuncturist; mention any blood-thinning medications.
Curcumin
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Eased dyspepsia symptoms in a randomized trial
Why this matches
Curcumin fits the after-meal fullness, bloating, and upper-abdominal discomfort of indigestion, where a randomized trial found it eased symptoms.
Why try it
In a randomized, double-blind trial in people with functional dyspepsia, curcumin taken on its own improved dyspepsia symptom scores over 4-8 weeks, about as much as a standard acid-reducing medication.
Dose or use
Follow product labeling; consult a healthcare practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2–6 weeks
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2023, PMID 37696679): curcumin alone, omeprazole alone, or both were compared in patients with functional dyspepsia; the curcumin-alone group showed significant improvement in Severity of Dyspepsia Assessment scores at days 28 and 56, comparable to omeprazole.
Caution
May interact with blood thinners; use cautiously if you have gallbladder issues.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Deficiency
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Low niacin can show up as early indigestion
Why this matches
If your after-meal discomfort comes with fatigue and low appetite, it is worth knowing that indigestion is one of the early signs of low vitamin B3 (niacin).
Why try it
This is educational: niacin deficiency is uncommon on a varied diet, but recognizing it can help you and your clinician rule out a simple, correctable cause.
Dose or use
Not a product to take, but a prompt to consider dietary niacin (poultry, fish, peanuts, whole grains) and to ask your clinician if you suspect a deficiency.
Time to results
Varies; discuss testing with your clinician
Key study
Educational entry: the library notes fatigue, indigestion, and loss of appetite as early symptoms of niacin deficiency. This is not a treatment claim.
Caution
Do not self-treat with high-dose niacin, which can cause flushing and liver strain; confirm any deficiency with a clinician first.

Stress and tension seem to set it off or make it worse

Acupuncture
Supported by controlled trials (Evidence grade A · No traditional record)
Meta-analysis support for functional dyspepsia
Why this matches
Acupuncture works on the gut-brain connection, a good fit when stress or tension drives your digestive symptoms, and pooled trial evidence supports its use for indigestion.
Why try it
A meta-analysis of randomized trials found that acupuncture probably improves functional dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life compared with sham treatment, with few side effects.
Dose or use
Seek a licensed acupuncturist; typically a course of weekly sessions.
Time to results
Typically 4–8 weeks of regular sessions
Key study
Systematic Review (2026, PMID 41737400): an updated meta-analysis of 23 randomized trials (2,454 participants) found high-to-moderate-certainty evidence that acupuncture improves functional dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life versus sham acupuncture, without an increase in adverse events.
Caution
Seek a licensed acupuncturist; mention any blood-thinning medications.
PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Wrist point traditionally used for nausea & tension
Why this matches
When stress winds up your stomach, this inner-wrist point is a traditional go-to for calming nausea and the tension-linked queasiness that stress can bring on.
Why try it
Neiguan (PC6) is one of the best-known points for nausea and is traditionally used to calm the stomach and ease stress-related upset.
Dose or use
Press the inner forearm about three finger-widths above the wrist crease, between the tendons, for 2-3 min each side, as needed.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Avoid pressing over broken or irritated skin; ease off if it feels sharp or numb.
Acupressure
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Traditionally eases tension-related stomach discomfort
Why this matches
Acupressure offers an at-home way to address stress-triggered indigestion by stimulating digestive and calming pressure points.
Why try it
Traditionally used to relieve nausea and stomach discomfort by pressing points such as PC6 (inner wrist) and ST36 (below the knee).
Dose or use
Press firmly 2–3 min, both sides, 1–2x daily.
Time to results
Typically days to weeks with consistent use
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Check with your healthcare provider before starting, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take prescription medication, or manage a chronic condition.

I feel heavy, bloated, or uncomfortably full after eating

Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Studied in clinical trials for post-meal dyspepsia symptoms
Why this matches
This traditional herbal formula is best suited for the classic after-meal heaviness, bloating, and nausea pattern of functional dyspepsia.
Why try it
A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests this herbal formula may help ease functional dyspepsia symptoms, though many of the included trials were small and of mixed quality.
Dose or use
Follow product labeling; consult a healthcare practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2–6 weeks
Key study
Systematic review and meta-analysis (2023, PMID 37274096) pooled randomized trials of Banxia-xiexin tang for functional dyspepsia and reported symptom improvement, while noting that the included trials were small and of limited methodological quality.
Caution
Consult a practitioner if pregnant, on medications, or if symptoms persist.
Ginger
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Improved indigestion scores in a randomized trial
Why this matches
If nausea, heaviness, and after-meal fullness are your main symptoms, ginger is a well-known stomach-settler, and a randomized trial found a standardized ginger extract eased indigestion.
Why try it
Ginger is long used for nausea and digestion, and a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of a standardized steamed-ginger extract found it improved indigestion and other gut-symptom scores over 12 weeks.
Dose or use
As a tea, fresh root, or capsules with or after meals; follow product labeling and consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Often within an hour for nausea
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2025, PMID 40878144): a standardized steamed ginger extract (480 mg/day) significantly improved Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale scores, including the indigestion sub-score, versus placebo in adults with mild-to-moderate functional dyspepsia.
Caution
May interact with blood thinners; large amounts can aggravate heartburn in some people.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Soothing herb traditionally used for indigestion
Why this matches
When bloating and an unsettled stomach follow meals, peppermint is a long-standing herbal choice for calming that queasy, gassy, over-full feeling.
Why try it
Peppermint has a long tradition of use for indigestion, stomach aches, and bloating, and is often taken as a tea or in enteric-coated oil capsules.
Dose or use
As a tea after meals, or enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules per the product label; consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Often within an hour for acute symptoms
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Can worsen heartburn or reflux in some people; avoid if you have significant GERD or a hiatal hernia.
REN12 (Zhongwan)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Belly point traditionally eased after-meal bloating
Why this matches
When heaviness and bloating settle in after meals, this midline-abdomen point sits right over the stomach and is a traditional go-to for that full, distended feeling.
Why try it
In traditional Chinese medicine, Zhongwan (REN12) is one of the main points used for bloating, indigestion, and stomach discomfort.
Dose or use
Press gently on the midline of your upper belly, halfway between navel and breastbone, for 2-3 min, 1-2x daily.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes; best with regular use
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Avoid firm pressure if pregnant or over broken or tender skin; ease off if it feels sharp.
ST36 (Zusanli)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Classic stomach-meridian point for digestion
Why this matches
For that sluggish, heavy feeling after eating, this point below the knee is one of the most-used digestive points and is traditionally worked to settle the stomach.
Why try it
Zusanli (ST36) is a classic Stomach-meridian point traditionally used for bloating, indigestion, and nausea and to support healthy digestion.
Dose or use
Find the point about four finger-widths below the kneecap, just outside the shinbone; press firmly 2-3 min on each leg, 1-2x daily.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes; best with regular use
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Skip firm pressure during pregnancy; avoid pressing over injured or inflamed skin.

Nausea or a queasy stomach is my biggest complaint

Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Studied in clinical trials for post-meal dyspepsia symptoms
Why this matches
This traditional herbal formula is best suited for the classic after-meal heaviness, bloating, and nausea pattern of functional dyspepsia.
Why try it
A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests this herbal formula may help ease functional dyspepsia symptoms, though many of the included trials were small and of mixed quality.
Dose or use
Follow product labeling; consult a healthcare practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2–6 weeks
Key study
Systematic review and meta-analysis (2023, PMID 37274096) pooled randomized trials of Banxia-xiexin tang for functional dyspepsia and reported symptom improvement, while noting that the included trials were small and of limited methodological quality.
Caution
Consult a practitioner if pregnant, on medications, or if symptoms persist.
Ginger
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Improved indigestion scores in a randomized trial
Why this matches
If nausea, heaviness, and after-meal fullness are your main symptoms, ginger is a well-known stomach-settler, and a randomized trial found a standardized ginger extract eased indigestion.
Why try it
Ginger is long used for nausea and digestion, and a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of a standardized steamed-ginger extract found it improved indigestion and other gut-symptom scores over 12 weeks.
Dose or use
As a tea, fresh root, or capsules with or after meals; follow product labeling and consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Often within an hour for nausea
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2025, PMID 40878144): a standardized steamed ginger extract (480 mg/day) significantly improved Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale scores, including the indigestion sub-score, versus placebo in adults with mild-to-moderate functional dyspepsia.
Caution
May interact with blood thinners; large amounts can aggravate heartburn in some people.
PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Wrist point traditionally used for nausea & tension
Why this matches
When stress winds up your stomach, this inner-wrist point is a traditional go-to for calming nausea and the tension-linked queasiness that stress can bring on.
Why try it
Neiguan (PC6) is one of the best-known points for nausea and is traditionally used to calm the stomach and ease stress-related upset.
Dose or use
Press the inner forearm about three finger-widths above the wrist crease, between the tendons, for 2-3 min each side, as needed.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Avoid pressing over broken or irritated skin; ease off if it feels sharp or numb.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Soothing herb traditionally used for indigestion
Why this matches
When bloating and an unsettled stomach follow meals, peppermint is a long-standing herbal choice for calming that queasy, gassy, over-full feeling.
Why try it
Peppermint has a long tradition of use for indigestion, stomach aches, and bloating, and is often taken as a tea or in enteric-coated oil capsules.
Dose or use
As a tea after meals, or enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules per the product label; consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Often within an hour for acute symptoms
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Can worsen heartburn or reflux in some people; avoid if you have significant GERD or a hiatal hernia.

Rich or fatty meals really don't sit well with me

Artichoke extract
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Eased dyspepsia symptoms in a randomized trial
Why this matches
For fullness and sluggish digestion after richer, fattier meals, artichoke supports bile flow, and a randomized trial found artichoke leaf extract eased dyspepsia symptoms.
Why try it
Artichoke leaf extract is used for indigestion and works by supporting bile production; a randomized, placebo-controlled trial found it significantly improved dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life over 6 weeks.
Dose or use
Standardized artichoke leaf extract per the product label, usually with meals; consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2-4 weeks of regular use
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2003, PMID 14653829): in 244 patients with functional dyspepsia, artichoke leaf extract significantly improved overall dyspeptic symptom scores and disease-specific quality of life compared with placebo over 6 weeks.
Caution
Avoid if you have gallstones or a bile-duct blockage; check with your clinician first.
Curcumin
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Eased dyspepsia symptoms in a randomized trial
Why this matches
Curcumin fits the after-meal fullness, bloating, and upper-abdominal discomfort of indigestion, where a randomized trial found it eased symptoms.
Why try it
In a randomized, double-blind trial in people with functional dyspepsia, curcumin taken on its own improved dyspepsia symptom scores over 4-8 weeks, about as much as a standard acid-reducing medication.
Dose or use
Follow product labeling; consult a healthcare practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2–6 weeks
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2023, PMID 37696679): curcumin alone, omeprazole alone, or both were compared in patients with functional dyspepsia; the curcumin-alone group showed significant improvement in Severity of Dyspepsia Assessment scores at days 28 and 56, comparable to omeprazole.
Caution
May interact with blood thinners; use cautiously if you have gallbladder issues.
ST36 (Zusanli)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Classic stomach-meridian point for digestion
Why this matches
For that sluggish, heavy feeling after eating, this point below the knee is one of the most-used digestive points and is traditionally worked to settle the stomach.
Why try it
Zusanli (ST36) is a classic Stomach-meridian point traditionally used for bloating, indigestion, and nausea and to support healthy digestion.
Dose or use
Find the point about four finger-widths below the kneecap, just outside the shinbone; press firmly 2-3 min on each leg, 1-2x daily.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes; best with regular use
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Skip firm pressure during pregnancy; avoid pressing over injured or inflamed skin.

What kind of help would I rather try first?

I'm open to seeing a practitioner or checking for an underlying cause

Acupuncture
Supported by controlled trials (Evidence grade A · No traditional record)
Meta-analysis support for functional dyspepsia
Why this matches
Acupuncture works on the gut-brain connection, a good fit when stress or tension drives your digestive symptoms, and pooled trial evidence supports its use for indigestion.
Why try it
A meta-analysis of randomized trials found that acupuncture probably improves functional dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life compared with sham treatment, with few side effects.
Dose or use
Seek a licensed acupuncturist; typically a course of weekly sessions.
Time to results
Typically 4–8 weeks of regular sessions
Key study
Systematic Review (2026, PMID 41737400): an updated meta-analysis of 23 randomized trials (2,454 participants) found high-to-moderate-certainty evidence that acupuncture improves functional dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life versus sham acupuncture, without an increase in adverse events.
Caution
Seek a licensed acupuncturist; mention any blood-thinning medications.
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Studied in clinical trials for post-meal dyspepsia symptoms
Why this matches
This traditional herbal formula is best suited for the classic after-meal heaviness, bloating, and nausea pattern of functional dyspepsia.
Why try it
A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests this herbal formula may help ease functional dyspepsia symptoms, though many of the included trials were small and of mixed quality.
Dose or use
Follow product labeling; consult a healthcare practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2–6 weeks
Key study
Systematic review and meta-analysis (2023, PMID 37274096) pooled randomized trials of Banxia-xiexin tang for functional dyspepsia and reported symptom improvement, while noting that the included trials were small and of limited methodological quality.
Caution
Consult a practitioner if pregnant, on medications, or if symptoms persist.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Deficiency
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Low niacin can show up as early indigestion
Why this matches
If your after-meal discomfort comes with fatigue and low appetite, it is worth knowing that indigestion is one of the early signs of low vitamin B3 (niacin).
Why try it
This is educational: niacin deficiency is uncommon on a varied diet, but recognizing it can help you and your clinician rule out a simple, correctable cause.
Dose or use
Not a product to take, but a prompt to consider dietary niacin (poultry, fish, peanuts, whole grains) and to ask your clinician if you suspect a deficiency.
Time to results
Varies; discuss testing with your clinician
Key study
Educational entry: the library notes fatigue, indigestion, and loss of appetite as early symptoms of niacin deficiency. This is not a treatment claim.
Caution
Do not self-treat with high-dose niacin, which can cause flushing and liver strain; confirm any deficiency with a clinician first.

I'd rather take an herb or supplement that's been studied for indigestion

Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Studied in clinical trials for post-meal dyspepsia symptoms
Why this matches
This traditional herbal formula is best suited for the classic after-meal heaviness, bloating, and nausea pattern of functional dyspepsia.
Why try it
A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests this herbal formula may help ease functional dyspepsia symptoms, though many of the included trials were small and of mixed quality.
Dose or use
Follow product labeling; consult a healthcare practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2–6 weeks
Key study
Systematic review and meta-analysis (2023, PMID 37274096) pooled randomized trials of Banxia-xiexin tang for functional dyspepsia and reported symptom improvement, while noting that the included trials were small and of limited methodological quality.
Caution
Consult a practitioner if pregnant, on medications, or if symptoms persist.
Artichoke extract
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Eased dyspepsia symptoms in a randomized trial
Why this matches
For fullness and sluggish digestion after richer, fattier meals, artichoke supports bile flow, and a randomized trial found artichoke leaf extract eased dyspepsia symptoms.
Why try it
Artichoke leaf extract is used for indigestion and works by supporting bile production; a randomized, placebo-controlled trial found it significantly improved dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life over 6 weeks.
Dose or use
Standardized artichoke leaf extract per the product label, usually with meals; consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2-4 weeks of regular use
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2003, PMID 14653829): in 244 patients with functional dyspepsia, artichoke leaf extract significantly improved overall dyspeptic symptom scores and disease-specific quality of life compared with placebo over 6 weeks.
Caution
Avoid if you have gallstones or a bile-duct blockage; check with your clinician first.
Ginger
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Improved indigestion scores in a randomized trial
Why this matches
If nausea, heaviness, and after-meal fullness are your main symptoms, ginger is a well-known stomach-settler, and a randomized trial found a standardized ginger extract eased indigestion.
Why try it
Ginger is long used for nausea and digestion, and a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of a standardized steamed-ginger extract found it improved indigestion and other gut-symptom scores over 12 weeks.
Dose or use
As a tea, fresh root, or capsules with or after meals; follow product labeling and consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Often within an hour for nausea
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2025, PMID 40878144): a standardized steamed ginger extract (480 mg/day) significantly improved Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale scores, including the indigestion sub-score, versus placebo in adults with mild-to-moderate functional dyspepsia.
Caution
May interact with blood thinners; large amounts can aggravate heartburn in some people.
Curcumin
Supported by smaller clinical studies (Evidence grade B · No traditional record)
Eased dyspepsia symptoms in a randomized trial
Why this matches
Curcumin fits the after-meal fullness, bloating, and upper-abdominal discomfort of indigestion, where a randomized trial found it eased symptoms.
Why try it
In a randomized, double-blind trial in people with functional dyspepsia, curcumin taken on its own improved dyspepsia symptom scores over 4-8 weeks, about as much as a standard acid-reducing medication.
Dose or use
Follow product labeling; consult a healthcare practitioner.
Time to results
Typically 2–6 weeks
Key study
Randomized Controlled Trial (2023, PMID 37696679): curcumin alone, omeprazole alone, or both were compared in patients with functional dyspepsia; the curcumin-alone group showed significant improvement in Severity of Dyspepsia Assessment scores at days 28 and 56, comparable to omeprazole.
Caution
May interact with blood thinners; use cautiously if you have gallbladder issues.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Soothing herb traditionally used for indigestion
Why this matches
When bloating and an unsettled stomach follow meals, peppermint is a long-standing herbal choice for calming that queasy, gassy, over-full feeling.
Why try it
Peppermint has a long tradition of use for indigestion, stomach aches, and bloating, and is often taken as a tea or in enteric-coated oil capsules.
Dose or use
As a tea after meals, or enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules per the product label; consult a practitioner.
Time to results
Often within an hour for acute symptoms
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Can worsen heartburn or reflux in some people; avoid if you have significant GERD or a hiatal hernia.

I'd like simple pressure points I can press myself when my stomach acts up

PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Wrist point traditionally used for nausea & tension
Why this matches
When stress winds up your stomach, this inner-wrist point is a traditional go-to for calming nausea and the tension-linked queasiness that stress can bring on.
Why try it
Neiguan (PC6) is one of the best-known points for nausea and is traditionally used to calm the stomach and ease stress-related upset.
Dose or use
Press the inner forearm about three finger-widths above the wrist crease, between the tendons, for 2-3 min each side, as needed.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Avoid pressing over broken or irritated skin; ease off if it feels sharp or numb.
REN12 (Zhongwan)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Belly point traditionally eased after-meal bloating
Why this matches
When heaviness and bloating settle in after meals, this midline-abdomen point sits right over the stomach and is a traditional go-to for that full, distended feeling.
Why try it
In traditional Chinese medicine, Zhongwan (REN12) is one of the main points used for bloating, indigestion, and stomach discomfort.
Dose or use
Press gently on the midline of your upper belly, halfway between navel and breastbone, for 2-3 min, 1-2x daily.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes; best with regular use
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Avoid firm pressure if pregnant or over broken or tender skin; ease off if it feels sharp.
ST36 (Zusanli)
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Classic stomach-meridian point for digestion
Why this matches
For that sluggish, heavy feeling after eating, this point below the knee is one of the most-used digestive points and is traditionally worked to settle the stomach.
Why try it
Zusanli (ST36) is a classic Stomach-meridian point traditionally used for bloating, indigestion, and nausea and to support healthy digestion.
Dose or use
Find the point about four finger-widths below the kneecap, just outside the shinbone; press firmly 2-3 min on each leg, 1-2x daily.
Time to results
Often felt within minutes; best with regular use
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Skip firm pressure during pregnancy; avoid pressing over injured or inflamed skin.
Acupressure
Centuries of traditional use· Human evidence not yet assessed (Evidence grade not assigned · Traditional use long-standing)Long-standing traditional staple
Traditionally eases tension-related stomach discomfort
Why this matches
Acupressure offers an at-home way to address stress-triggered indigestion by stimulating digestive and calming pressure points.
Why try it
Traditionally used to relieve nausea and stomach discomfort by pressing points such as PC6 (inner wrist) and ST36 (below the knee).
Dose or use
Press firmly 2–3 min, both sides, 1–2x daily.
Time to results
Typically days to weeks with consistent use
Key study
Traditionally used for this condition; this specific use has not been confirmed in controlled clinical trials.
Caution
Check with your healthcare provider before starting, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take prescription medication, or manage a chronic condition.

What does my indigestion mainly feel like?

It's been dragging on, and my appetite or energy is low too

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Deficiency

Stress and tension seem to set it off or make it worse

PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6

I feel heavy, bloated, or uncomfortably full after eating

REN12 (Zhongwan)

ST36 (Zusanli)

Nausea or a queasy stomach is my biggest complaint

PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6

Rich or fatty meals really don't sit well with me

ST36 (Zusanli)

What kind of help would I rather try first?

I'm open to seeing a practitioner or checking for an underlying cause

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Deficiency

I'd rather take an herb or supplement that's been studied for indigestion

I'd like simple pressure points I can press myself when my stomach acts up

PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6

REN12 (Zhongwan)

ST36 (Zusanli)

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What does my indigestion mainly feel like?

It's been dragging on, and my appetite or energy is low too

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Deficiency

Stress and tension seem to set it off or make it worse

PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6

I feel heavy, bloated, or uncomfortably full after eating

REN12 (Zhongwan)

ST36 (Zusanli)

Nausea or a queasy stomach is my biggest complaint

PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6

Rich or fatty meals really don't sit well with me

ST36 (Zusanli)

What kind of help would I rather try first?

I'm open to seeing a practitioner or checking for an underlying cause

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Deficiency

I'd rather take an herb or supplement that's been studied for indigestion

I'd like simple pressure points I can press myself when my stomach acts up

PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6

REN12 (Zhongwan)

ST36 (Zusanli)

Natural remedies for Indigestion (Dyspepsia)

How people describe Indigestion (Dyspepsia)

The evidence behind Indigestion (Dyspepsia), in one page