Folk remedies for heartburn
The content of the article:
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Home remedies for heartburn
- Baking soda
- Flax seeds
- Slippery Elm Bark
- pharmaceutical camomile
- Milk
- Vegetable oil
- Potato juice
- Ginger
- Wormwood
- Why does heartburn occur?
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How else to deal with heartburn
- Non-drug treatment
- Drug treatment
- Video
Heartburn is an unpleasant sensation that occurs when stomach acid enters the esophagus. Proper nutrition and medications will help you get rid of the symptom for a long time. Folk remedies for heartburn also have a good effect. Soda, salt, alkaline mineral waters, flax seeds and other plants will help remove discomfort.
Home remedies for heartburn
At home, various folk remedies can be used to treat heartburn. Their mechanism of action is associated with a decrease in the acidity of gastric juice or enveloping the mucous membrane of the esophagus and its protection. Folk remedies for heartburn with high acidity include: milk, soda, chamomile. Coating agents create a protective film on the mucous membrane, eliminating the harmful effects of hydrochloric acid. This group includes flax seeds, slippery elm bark, and sunflower oil.
Baking soda
Baking soda is a natural antacid. Drinking baking soda reduces stomach acidity and quickly relieves heartburn.
To prepare a medicinal solution, dissolve 0.5 teaspoon of soda in a glass of water. The finished solution should be drunk in small sips.
Drinking soda is only temporary relief. It will not work to cure the disease in this way. In addition, this method is not entirely safe, since neutralizing the acid with alkali can harm the gastric mucosa. It is contraindicated to drink soda solution for pregnant women, as well as for people with chronic diseases of the stomach and intestines.
Baking soda is the most popular remedy for heartburn
Flax seeds
You can quickly get rid of a burning sensation in the esophagus with flax seeds. Flax seeds have an enveloping effect - they protect the esophageal mucosa. How to prepare the infusion: Pour 2 tablespoons of flax seeds with 100 ml of boiled water, let it brew for 3 hours. Take the infusion 1 time per day before bedtime or with exacerbation. Single dose - 50 ml.
Flax seed infusion envelops the esophageal mucosa, protecting against acid
Slippery Elm Bark
Slippery elm bark can be used to protect the lining of the esophagus from hydrochloric acid. The bark contains mucus, which becomes gelatinous when mixed with liquid. The gel coats the walls of the esophagus and stomach, protecting them from irritation. The bark of slippery elm is used in several forms.
| Release form | Mode of application |
| Powder extract | Pour 1 tablespoon of the extract with 1 glass of boiling water, let it brew for 5 minutes. It is recommended to drink such a remedy 3 times a day. |
| Capsules | Capsules must be taken with water, taken 500 mg 3 times a day. |
Slippery elm bark forms a gel that protects the esophagus
pharmaceutical camomile
Another effective remedy for heartburn is chamomile flowers, from which you can make tea or a decoction.
| Name | Cooking method | How to use |
| Tea | To prepare tea, 1 tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers should be poured with a glass of boiling water. Tea is infused for 20-30 minutes. | Drink 1 glass of tea 3 times a day before meals. |
| Decoction | To prepare the broth, you will need 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers and 1 glass of water. The broth must be kept in a water bath for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. | Drink 1 tablespoon 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. |
Chamomile helps with heartburn
Milk
One of the most readily available remedies to relieve heartburn is milk. Milk is classified as a natural antacid. You can drink the drink without additives or with honey. 200 ml of warm milk will help neutralize acidity. As a result, the burning sensation will decrease, shortness of breath and pain will disappear.
Milk is the simplest yet most effective remedy for heartburn
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oils can be used to relieve symptoms of acid reflux. Some oils contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that neutralize hydrochloric acid. Due to this, the acidity of the stomach decreases, and the burning sensation in the esophagus becomes less intense.
What types of oils can be used:
- linseed;
- rapeseed;
- olive;
- soy;
- sunflower.
It is recommended to drink 1 tablespoon of the oil if you experience a burning sensation.
A spoonful of vegetable oil can save you from burning
Potato juice
Potatoes can help reduce the burning sensation in the esophagus. Potato juice reduces stomach acidity, reduces the intensity of heartburn. To prepare the product, you need to follow the recipe: wash and peel 2 medium potatoes, grate on a fine grater, squeeze the juice through cheesecloth.
You need to drink the juice immediately after preparation, 20 minutes before meals. A single dose is 3 tablespoons. It can be diluted with other juices (but not sour!) To improve the taste.
Fresh potato juice is a great remedy for heartburn
Ginger
To prevent the development of heartburn, it is recommended to use ginger. You need to consume ginger 1 hour before meals. This will help empty the stomach, which will reduce the chance of gastric contents back up into the esophagus. For the preparation of the drug, ginger root is used. How to prepare the medicine:
- peel and chop the ginger root;
- 2 grams of raw ginger, pour 1 cup boiling water;
- let it brew for 10 minutes;
- strain.
You need to drink ginger tea 2-3 times a day 1 hour before meals.
Ginger is used to prevent burning in the esophagus
Wormwood
At home, you can heal with bitter wormwood. Wormwood infusion helps reduce heartburn. How to prepare the medicine: take a third of a teaspoon of wormwood, pour 100 ml of boiling water, leave for 2 days in a dark place, strain.
You need to take the infusion before meals 3 times a day, 1 tablespoon.
Wormwood infusion is an effective means of preventing heartburn
Why does heartburn occur?
Heartburn occurs as a result of the throwing of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus. Hydrochloric acid, pepsin, bile acids have an irritating effect.
Several factors affect the onset of a symptom:
- Acidity of the stomach. With increased acidity, the degree of detrimental effect on the esophagus is higher.
- The condition of the lower esophageal sphincter. The lower esophageal sphincter separates the esophagus from the stomach. If the sphincter is working properly, gastric contents do not enter the esophagus. If its function is impaired, regurgitation (reverse reflux) of gastric juice occurs.
Heartburn does not directly threaten a person's life, but it brings a lot of discomfort and discomfort. In advanced cases, the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus leads to the development of esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus).
How else to deal with heartburn
Folk remedies are far from the only treatment. Their advantage is simplicity and availability, but it is impossible to cure the disease with their help. It is imperative to combine the use of folk recipes with medications, lifestyle changes.
Non-drug treatment
Non-drug treatments for heartburn include lifestyle changes, eating well, and stopping smoking and alcohol. To get rid of the symptom, you need to follow the recommendations:
- Wear loose and comfortable clothing. Tight clothing compresses the abdomen, which can lead to regurgitation of gastric contents.
- Don't sleep on your stomach. This position also increases the likelihood of gastric reflux.
- Do not bend over after eating (1–2 hours). Slopes provoke the throwing of contents from the stomach into the esophagus.
- Chewing food thoroughly, eating small portions - this will reduce the likelihood of heartburn.
- Quit smoking. Nicotine increases the secretion of hydrochloric acid, which makes the symptom more likely.
- Eliminate foods that increase the acidity of the stomach from the diet. These are carbonated drinks, chili peppers, garlic, onions, alcohol.
- Eliminate foods that help relax the lower esophageal sphincter from the diet. These are fatty and fried foods, chocolate.
- Drink more water. Water helps neutralize stomach acid. It is recommended to drink 200 ml of pure water every 2 hours.
Drug treatment
Medicines should be selected by a doctor after examination and identification of the cause. The most commonly used antacids, histamine blockers and proton pump inhibitors.
Antacids neutralize hydrochloric acid, drugs in this group include Almagel, Maalox. Histamine blockers and proton pump inhibitors reduce gastric acidity. Histamine blockers include Ranitidine, Famotidine, and proton pump inhibitors - Omeprazole, Pantoprazole.
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Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
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