Bacterial Overgrowth – The Hidden Root of Gas, Bloating, and Gut Trouble

Have you ever eaten a healthy meal only to feel painfully bloated afterward?

It could be more than just “slow digestion.” One of the most common root causes we see is bacterial overgrowth, specifically SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). And left unaddressed, it can trigger everything from inflammation to immune dysfunction.

Let’s break it down simply, and then we’ll show you how to start healing using herbs trusted by traditional healers and modern herbalists alike.

What Is Bacterial Overgrowth?

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria. Some are friendly, and some can cause harm. In a healthy gut, these bacteria are mostly found in the large intestine.

But with bacterial overgrowth, these microbes start multiplying where they shouldn’t in your small intestine, where food is still being digested. This leads to fermentation, which creates:

• Gas and bloating (even after light meals)

• Constipation or diarrhea

• Nutrient malabsorption

• Food intolerances (especially to carbs, fiber, or dairy)

• Skin issues and brain fog

What Causes It?

• Antibiotics (which wipe out the balance of good vs. bad bacteria)

• Poor gut motility (slow-moving bowels)

• Chronic stress

• Low stomach acid or weak bile flow

• Parasites or fungal overgrowth

• Diets high in processed sugars or starches

What the Great Healers Taught Us

Barbara O’Neill teaches that you must restore proper stomach acid, bile, and enzymes to correct this imbalance.

Dr. Robert Morse emphasizes cleaning the lymph and bowels first because a toxic gut feeds toxic bacteria.

Dr. Sebi focused on removing mucus-forming foods and restoring alkalinity with electric herbs.

Dr. Hulda Clark warned that parasites and bacteria often go hand-in-hand, and you can’t fully heal without removing both.

Herbal Remedies to Support Bacterial Overgrowth Healing

These herbs from StemnRootz.ca are traditionally used to balance gut flora, clear harmful bacteria, and support digestion:

 1. Alpinia (Galangal Root)

Used to fight harmful bacteria, ease bloating, and support gut motility.
➡️ Add to tea or soups daily for warming digestion support.

2. Barberry Bark

Rich in berberine known to fight overgrowths like SIBO and H. pylori.
➡️ Steep as a tea or use in rotation with parasite cleanses.

3. Wormwood & Black Walnut (found in our Parasite Purge Tea)

These herbs not only kill parasites but also help suppress bacterial overgrowth.
➡️ Drink 5 days on, 2 off. Follow with a binder (like bentonite clay).

4. Dandelion Root or Leaf

Stimulates bile flow to cleanse the small intestine and support liver detox.
➡️ Drink before meals to help break down fats and reduce gas.

5. Apple Pectin

Feeds friendly bacteria and helps sweep toxins from the colon.
➡️ Use 1 tsp in water or juice daily to ease gut inflammation.

Daily Routine to Support Bacterial Balance

Morning:

• Warm lemon water

• 1 tsp sea moss powder or 2 capsules (for minerals + gut lining)

Mid-morning tea:

• Barberry or Galangal Root Tea (anti-bacterial + anti-inflammatory)

Before dinner:

• Dandelion Root Tea (stimulates bile)

Evening:

• Parasite Purge Tea (Wormwood, Clove, Black Walnut)

• Followed 2 hours later with Bentonite Clay (binder)

Bloating isn’t just annoying it’s a sign your gut terrain is out of balance. By supporting your digestion, cleansing the gut, and targeting the root causes, you give your body a chance to reset naturally.

Explore these healing herbs on StemnRootz.ca and don’t forget, we’re offering Buy 2 Get 1 Free to support your journey with love, not pressure.

🌿 You were never meant to suffer through digestion. Let your herbs do the heavy lifting.