The present invention includes compositions, methods of making, and methods of treating or reducing digestive problems or symptoms thereof with an improved heat activated lemon grass composition made by a method comprising combining dried lemon grass tea leaves with water； heat activating and extracting active agents in the lemon grass leaves for 35-45 minutes at 90-100° C.； separating the lemon grass leaves from the heat activated active agent in solution； vacuum or spray drying the heat activated active agents； and packaging the heat activated active agents for immediate release, wherein the heat activated active agents provide relief in less than 15 minutes from digestive problems.
