Folk remedies for high stomach acidity are certain recommendations and recipes of traditional medicine that are aimed at improving the patient’s well-being by eliminating acute symptoms and accelerating the recovery process. However, you need to understand that such treatment can only be considered as an addition to the main course of therapy and only after the approval of the attending physician. In some cases, this disease can be treated only with drugs; folk remedies are not effective.
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Treatment with decoctions
- Juices for treatment
- Honey
- Treatment with propolis
- Additional Methods
Pros and cons of traditional treatment
Just like traditional methods of therapy, folk remedies are aimed at eliminating acute symptoms of stomach inflammation and reducing acidity. In general, the following positive factors should be highlighted:
- stop attacks of acute clinical picture;
- relieve acute inflammatory process;
- improve the patient’s well-being;
- speed up the healing process;
- can replace certain medications in case of individual drug intolerance;
- act as a fairly effective means of prevention or for prolonging the phase of stable remission.
However, like any other drugs, traditional medicine may have contraindications or may not be effective at all for a certain clinical picture. The negative factors of traditional medicine are the following:
- a person may be allergic to certain components;
- inaccuracy of prescriptions, which can lead to improper preparation of the medicine, and, as a consequence, deterioration in well-being;
- universal availability - due to the fact that recipes for traditional medicine are available almost everywhere, and the ingredients for preparing medicines can be purchased without a doctor’s prescription, the patient can therefore begin treatment at his own discretion, even without a preliminary examination by a doctor, based only on symptoms.
When starting therapy in this way, you need to understand that only a doctor can know how to properly reduce stomach acidity using folk remedies. Self-medication, even with such methods, is unacceptable and is fraught with the development of serious complications.
You can eliminate high stomach acidity using alternative medicine as follows:
- herbal decoctions;
- juices;
- honey;
- propolis.
Consultation with a gastroenterologist is required.
Methods to normalize high stomach acidity
If a thorough examination shows that there are no significant deviations in a person’s health, then we can conclude that poor nutrition is to blame for the increase in hydrochloric acid levels. In this case, diet will help. To restore acid balance, the following rules must be followed:
- Avoid foods that cause heartburn and leave a sour aftertaste. These include: coffee, carbonated drinks, canned fruits and vegetables, legumes, sweet dishes, radishes, spinach;
- do not eat fatty foods;
- fermented milk products with high fat content.
It is important to correctly calculate those foods and dishes that worsen your condition. This list is individual for each person.
Acid-reducing drugs
If the study shows the presence of the disease, it is necessary to initiate serious therapy. Normalizing the condition with the help of medications is the only correct option to prevent the development of the disease. The work of the stomach includes not only the digestion of food, each of its cells is aimed at performing several actions:
- increased production of hydrochloric acid;
- pepsin formation;
- mucus formation.
Tablets for normalizing the acidic environment act primarily on the parietal cells, which are responsible for its formation. Then they stabilize the mucus production and bind the acid that has already been produced. Medicines that reduce acid levels are immediate and are divided into two groups:
- Antacids - absorb harmful particles, neutralizing acid levels. At the same time, they envelop the walls of the stomach and stimulate the production of protective mucus. The group of antacids includes Rennie, Gastal, Almagel, Maalox, and Phosphalugel. Antacids are sold without prescriptions and are used in emergency situations (heartburn, belching, epigastric pain), but the positive effect does not last long.
- Alginates - promote the formation of a protective film on the walls of the stomach, absorb hydrochloric acid and remove it from the body, support the immune system. "Gaviscon", "Laminal", "De-nol", "Vicalin". The relief from alginates lasts longer.
- Blockers. Almost everyone suffering from a high acidic environment suffers from heartburn. If antacids fail to restore the required level of acidity, the doctor may prescribe blockers that act directly on the cells. They inhibit their work, lower the level of acid that the body cannot cope with on its own, and contribute to the formation of a protective layer. These medications include Omeprazole, Esomeprazole, and Pantoprazole. The environment that forms after taking medications is ideal for healing ulcers, erosions and eliminating the inflammatory process.
Treatment with decoctions
Mint-based decoctions are an effective remedy against high stomach acidity
To combat high stomach acidity, the following herbs are used:
- mint;
- chamomile;
- tansy;
- St. John's wort;
- yarrow;
- bloodroot;
- calendula;
- valerian;
- swamp cudweed.
Based on these components, special herbal decoctions are prepared. There are quite a lot of cooking methods, here are a few of them:
- yarrow grass, cinquefoil and calendula inflorescences should be mixed in equal proportions and poured with boiling water. Next, the mixture should be placed on the fire and boiled for several minutes, then let it brew, cool and strain thoroughly. You can take this herbal decoction several times a day, but in a small volume;
- St. John's wort, yarrow and peppermint leaves should be poured with boiling water and left for at least three hours, after which they can be taken in small amounts before meals. Preferably 20–30 minutes before a meal;
- a decrease in acidity in the stomach is observed with a decoction prepared from dill and yarrow seeds. This drink is also recommended to be taken before meals;
- valerian root, tansy flowers, St. John's wort and cudweed and some dried orange peels should be mixed and poured with a liter of red wine. The mixture should be placed in a dark and warm place and left for about three weeks. The finished drink should be taken two teaspoons after dinner, at night.
The simplest method of treatment is a decoction of chamomile - you just need to pour boiling water over a few tablespoons of the dried inflorescences of this plant, let it brew and take it warm. It should also be noted that you can add a piece of ginger root or grated fruit to almost any tea. This will not only help relieve acute symptoms, but also improve digestion. Ginger can also be added to some dishes.
Gastritis treatment with traditional methods
The main symptoms of gastritis are pain and some discomfort in the abdomen. There may also be a burning sensation and, in some cases, nausea. There are more than enough reasons for the occurrence of this disease. However, knowing the most common ones and avoiding them can help prevent its occurrence.
One of the more well-known causes of gastritis is alcohol. Consuming it in large doses destroys the walls of the stomach and the entire gastrointestinal tract system. Another reason is basic non-compliance with hygiene rules, and as a result, the proliferation of bacteria and fungi in the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor personal hygiene and the freshness of consumed products.
In some known cases, gastritis was based on nervous conditions. Stress, depression, frustration and anxiety - all this should be avoided so as not to expose yourself to illness and not let it take over you. If a person has at least once suspected gastritis and has already been examined by a doctor, he should monitor his daily diet with the utmost attention. If left untreated, advanced gastritis can lead to ulcers.
Herbal treatment for gastritis is the most widely available and popular method.
It is already a more serious problem that can cause you significantly more damage. That is why timely treatment can prevent irreversible consequences for your health.
Herbal treatment for gastritis
Herbal treatment is the most widely available and popular of the methods. Fans of this method confirm its positive impact and effectiveness. The collection of herbs yarrow, St. John's wort and calendula inflorescences must be thoroughly crushed.
Then dilute with half a liter of boiled water. Drink before meals, five to six tablespoons. Regular use of the decoction promotes rapid recovery. Within 12-14 days you will see a clear improvement in your health situation.
Potato juice for the treatment of gastritis
A lot of praise has already been said about the benefits of potato juice. It is also excellent in treating gastritis. It is especially effective for diseases accompanied by high acidity.
The juice recipe is quite simple. Wash the tops of the potatoes thoroughly. Then, without getting rid of the peel, squeeze out the juice using any method convenient for you. It should be taken forty minutes before meals. Start with a tablespoon, then increase the dosage to half a glass over the course of a month.
Propolis for the treatment of gastritis
Propolis, like herbal tincture, is an effective and efficient remedy for treating stomach ailments.
Propolis for the treatment of stomach ailments is an effective and efficient remedy
You can easily prepare propolis tincture yourself. This is even more desirable than purchasing it at the pharmacy. This way you will definitely gain confidence in its freshness and good quality.
To prepare it yourself, you need to buy fifty grams of fresh propolis and pour half a liter of alcohol or vodka into it. After infusing propolis for a week, you need to shake it from time to time and store it in a dark place. Propolis tincture should be used for treatment as follows: dilute ten drops in a glass of water and consume half an hour before meals. Also maintain regularity. This will help during treatment.
Sea buckthorn oil for the treatment of gastritis
Sea buckthorn oil has long been recognized in the treatment of most diseases. Among them is gastritis. You can purchase this product at a pharmacy near your home.
Take a teaspoon, preferably a few minutes before meals. This recipe has been used for a long time and shows good results in the fight against gastritis.
Juices for treatment
To eliminate symptoms and speed up the healing process, carrot and potato juices are used as follows:
carrot juice
- Carrot juice can be consumed every day, diluted with boiled water. In the acute stage of the disease, it is better to limit the use of this drink;
- Potato juice - can be drunk in small quantities on an empty stomach in the morning or just before bed. It can be used at any stage of development of a gastroenterological disease - the drink helps eliminate acute symptoms, reduces the inflammatory process and promotes a speedy recovery.
In addition to natural juices, you can reduce acidity using still mineral water. You need to drink it every day, about half a glass before meals.
Reduction by juice therapy
You can reduce stomach acidity with folk remedies using juice-based therapy. Healing juices are made from various vegetables, one of which is potatoes. The vegetable tubers are thoroughly washed and passed through a juicer along with the peel. The resulting juice is drunk three times a day, 150 ml. In the morning, drink the liquid on an empty stomach, at lunch - 60 minutes before the meal, and in the evening, drink before bed. After drinking potato juice, doctors recommend taking a horizontal position for half an hour. The duration of therapy is ten days, after which a break for the same period of time is required and then a repeated ten-day course. The juice should only be consumed when it is freshly prepared.
Another effective remedy that reduces stomach acidity is freshly squeezed carrot juice. The vegetable is washed and squeezed using a juicer. Take 100 ml of carrot juice on an empty stomach in the morning.
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Honey
Honey for high acidity of the stomach is one of the safest treatments. It should be noted that this remedy is not prohibited for use even for patients with stomach ulcers. You can use honey for heartburn in the following way: one hundred grams should be diluted in a liter of purified warm water. This drink should be taken before meals for two months. This remedy is also quite suitable for preventing gastritis or prolonging the stable phase of remission of chronic pancreatitis and cholecystitis.
Treatment with propolis
One of the effective ways to treat gastroenterological pathologies is propolis and recipes in which it is the main ingredient. The most effective recipes are:
- dissolve 6–8 grams of propolis on an empty stomach. However, this method must be used carefully, as there may be an allergic reaction;
- propolis-based tincture - 100 grams of alcohol should be mixed with 100 grams of propolis and infused for 24 hours. This remedy should be taken 15 drops before meals;
- propolis milk – a liter of milk should be mixed with 50 grams of propolis and boiled for 10 minutes, stirring thoroughly. You should drink the drink half a glass before meals no more than three times a day.
Propolis
Propolis can also be used as an addition to taking herbal infusions.
Treatment of gastritis with alcohol
It is often recommended to treat erosive gastritis at home with alcohol. It kills Helicobacter pylori, which parasitizes the stomach during gastritis, and helps eliminate the disease. However, alcohol has a strong cauterizing effect and can damage the gastric mucosa if used frequently. Therefore, doctors do not often recommend this drug for treatment. At the same time, traditional medicine for gastritis often uses several methods. According to one of them, in the morning on an empty stomach you need to eat a tablespoon of butter and wash it down with two teaspoons of alcohol. Then you need to drink two raw eggs. The therapeutic effect of alcohol appears within a few days. Treatment should be carried out until complete recovery.
In the second method of treating gastritis with alcohol, they begin by taking it on an empty stomach in the amount of a teaspoon, then eat a teaspoon of honey and a spoonful of butter. Eating is allowed after an hour and a half.
Drinking alcohol is allowed in limited quantities and strictly according to the specified recipe. Alcohol abuse will cause even more damage to the stomach and can also cause liver and pancreas diseases. A moderate amount of alcohol will help cure the disease and eliminate the ulcer.
Additional treatments
You can eliminate high acidity in the stomach with other traditional medicine recipes. In particular, it is wise to practice the following:
- vegetable or olive oil - you need to take one tablespoon per day, before meals;
- celery root. You can use either fresh grated root of this fruit or dried. In the latter case, the powder must be poured with boiling water and left to infuse. You need to drink this decoction warm before meals, about half a glass at a time;
- sea buckthorn oil - can be consumed in the same way as vegetable oil. Due to the fact that not everyone may like the taste of this substance, you can use it with honey;
- plum juice or fresh plums - 200 grams of fresh product daily, if there are no contraindications, will help normalize acidity in the stomach;
- eggshell powder - take two spoons daily;
- mumiyo - one gram of this product should be dissolved in water or milk, depending on taste preferences, and used 2-3 times a day before meals. The course of such therapy is approximately 4 weeks, but is determined individually. It should be noted that this is one of the few remedies that has virtually no contraindications.
Also, as part of the treatment of such an ailment, you can use pumpkin. This vegetable can be consumed both in the form of juice, previously diluted with boiled water, and by preparing casseroles, puddings, and so on from it. A fairly effective treatment would be to simply bake pumpkin pieces in the oven. You should pay attention to the dosage - it’s better to start with 30 grams, gradually increasing the volume to 150.
For gastroenterological diseases, the clinical picture of which includes increased stomach acidity, clinicians recommend eating 25–100 grams of peeled walnuts or 10 almonds every day.
There are quite a lot of remedies for the treatment of gastroenterological ailments that lead to increased acidity. However, you need to understand that such treatment methods do not completely eliminate the disease, but only speed up the healing process and improve the patient’s well-being, provided that the prescribed drug therapy and diet are followed.
Elimination of high acidity and other signs of disease
Uses of licorice root
The root of the plant (20 grams) is thoroughly crushed, and then poured with a glass of hot water and boiled in a water bath for about 20 minutes. Leave the solution to infuse for 2 hours, after which it is filtered thoroughly. Then add boiled water (1 glass) to the infusion, stir well, place in a glass container and put in the refrigerator. You need to take 2 tablespoons of the tincture before each meal for 30 days. If necessary, treatment can be repeated after a seven-day break.
Potato juice
An extremely valuable product, often used to treat gastritis. You need to peel a couple of potatoes, chop them with a fine grater, and then squeeze out the juice. You need to drink it in the morning on an empty stomach for at least 10 days.
Honey solution
Another effective remedy for gastritis. Honey can relieve inflammation from the mucous membrane lining the stomach wall, as well as normalize the acidity of gastric juice. To prepare a healing solution, take any natural honey in the amount of 1 tablespoon, which then must be dissolved in one glass of warm, pre-boiled water. The patient should take the resulting drink for 15 days, drinking it approximately 1.5-2 hours before meals. Moreover, treatment must be completed even if the signs of the disease disappear earlier.
Green salads
Folk remedies also contain many recipes that help get rid of inflammation of the gastric mucosa. A high effect in therapy can be achieved with the help of green salads made from plants such as clover, lungwort, plantain, nettle, yarrow and leaves of berry bushes. After finely chopping the herbs, you need to add a little salt to them and season with vegetable oil. If you make such a salad at the beginning of summer, then it is permissible to add beet tops, turnips and carrots, as well as garlic and onions.
Birch buds
Gastritis can be treated with birch buds. A teaspoon of raw material is finely crushed, and then 200 g of boiling water is poured. Then the mixture is heated over a fire, brought to a boil and removed from the stove. You need to infuse the product for at least 60 minutes, then strain and use 3 or 4 times daily.
St. John's wort
St. John's wort can help cope with the signs of gastritis. The infusion is prepared using 3 large spoons of the herb, which are poured with a glass of boiled water and infused in a thermos for two hours. Subsequently, the product is cooled and filtered. It is recommended to take it one third of a glass every day after a meal.
Fresh carrot juice
A good helper for getting rid of the disease. You can buy it at the store, or you can make it yourself. To make juice at home, it is better to use Karotel carrots. You need to drink the product once a day on an empty stomach, and the higher the acidity of the stomach, the more product you need to consume.
Traditional medicine recipes are good helpers for restoring the gastric mucosa. However, any herbal infusions should be used only after consultation with a gastroenterologist. Medicinal plants are extremely beneficial for the body, but they also have contraindications and can cause harm if used thoughtlessly. This is especially true in cases where the patient has other pathologies or is allergic to one or another component of the prescription. And, naturally, before treating the disease, it is necessary to make an accurate diagnosis, which only a qualified specialist can do after conducting appropriate research.
