Known by the term farting - or breaking wind, it can be a cause of blushing.
Children, and even some grown-ups think it's funny to break wind and laugh at their own toots. Others try and blame someone else when the unmistakable stink of a fart fills the room.
The word fart has been around since the 1200s. Breaking Wind was brought into the common language in the 1300s. And after 800 years we're still trying to avoid being the culprit. It's easier to be the victim of a stink, than to be the stinky.
Do you like caraway seeds? The Egyptians collected the seeds from the island of Caria (caraway) in Asia Minor to make soothing tea for the stomach.
The British were known to have kept caraway in the cupboard to consumath the wind and delight the stomach.
Capers, a flower, can be used to stimulate digestive juices according to some Arabs, while one of the favorite breakfast foods to alleviate intestinal gas for the Scots would be porridge (cooked vinegar and oatmeal). Other ancient remedies to prevent gas or ease the stomach-ache were dill, anise, and sage.
Funny matters aside for a bit, there can be serious issues related to flatulence. Some areas of concern are:
But if you've just eaten too much, or consumed your food too quickly, and you find yourself in defense of a Fart, please take my advice and simply apologize. Your stomach will love you for it.
