Digestion
Hiccups
Repeated hiccups that won't stop.
⚡ Quick & easy version · 3 min
Ginger Sip
Only a few things you probably already have at home.
You need
- ◆Slice of ginger
- ◆Warm water
Steps
- Chew a thin slice of ginger, or sip warm ginger water slowly.
Persimmon Calyx, Clove & Ginger Tea
You need
- ◆6–9 g dried persimmon calyx (shi di), from a Chinese herbal shop
- ◆2 cloves
- ◆3 slices fresh ginger
- ◆400 ml water
How to make it
- 1
Simmer 15 min.
- 2
Sip slowly while warm.
Helpful herbs
The TCM view
Stomach Qi rebelling upward. Classic formula: Shi Di Tang (Persimmon Calyx Decoction) with persimmon calyx, clove and ginger.
Food tips
Eat / do
- Small, warm meals
- Eat slowly
Avoid
- Fizzy drinks
- Ice-cold drinks
- Eating too fast
Sources
⚠ Safety
- Hiccups lasting more than 48 hours need a doctor.
- Not a replacement for medical care. Ask a doctor before use if pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication.