Home Remedies for Ulcers

Do you have a burning sensation or pain in the abdomen and nausea? If the answer is yes, you are among the numerous persons suffering from the common condition - Ulcer. The common items in the kitchen closet can be used as effective home remedy for ulcer.

What is an Ulcer?

Ulcer is an erosion or open sore on the surface of an organ or a tissue. Ulcers are common in the stomach, duodenum or jejunum. The organism Helicobacter pylori and the stomach acid irritate the sensitive lining of the intestine and causes ulcers. In some cases, continuous use of anti-inflammatory drugs has been shown to be cause. Ulcers sometime if left untreated may erode the nearby blood vessels and cause internal seepage of blood.

Habitual changes

• Have a regular meal and avoid spicy or oily foods should be the first step.
• Consume milk 2-3 times a day.
• Sufficient rest and sleep is a must.
• A mild exercise to relax the body and mind should become a regular habit in this busy world.
• Avoid tension and worries.

Effective Home Remedies of Ulcer

Banana helps to neutralize the over acidity of the gastric juices and hence reduces the irritation of the ulcer. Hence in advanced cases it is suggested to have a diet of two bananas with a glass of milk three to four times a day as ulcer home remedy.

Lime is also a perfect home remedy for ulcers since the citric acid along with the minerals present in the juice favours digestion

Boil 250g of cabbage in 500ml of water until the water is reduced to half. Cool the water and take twice daily as an effective home remedy for ulcers. This juice can also be taken along with equal volume of carrot juice

Fenugreek can be used to make a tea which when taken form a mucilaginous coating and helps in healing of the ulcers.

A paste made with drumstick leaves (murungai tree) can be mixed with half a cup of yoghurt and taken daily to have a relief from ulcer.

Vegetable juices – carrot juice taken alone or in combination with spinach juice or beet root juice or cucumber juice is an effective home remedy for ulcer.

Blanched almonds can be used to prepare milk in a blender which when consumed binds with excess of acid as well as supplies high quality protein.

The inflammation associated with ulcers can be reduced with peppermint but however, in some cases it may increase acidity. Hence use it care.

The mucilage in the marshmallow is a good soothing agent. Hence when used really help to heal the ulcers.

Consuming 30ml of pure castor oil with about 250 ml of lukewarm milk is a very good home remedy for ulcers.

No matter what ever the home remedy for ulcer you are trying up on, it is really a worth as they ease the pain or even hasten the healing process. However, if your symptom does not subside, or if the pain worsens and a person starts nauseating it is advisable meet your health care provider and get tested for other conditions.

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this site is for educational purposes. The information in not given as medical advice nor is it intended to propose or offers to propose a cure for any disease or condition. Before starting any medical treatment, please consult your physician.