Natural remedies for Acidity
Helpful acidity remedies!
Food plays a very important role in maintaining good health. The food we eat is an invaluable gift given to us by ‘Mother Nature’. Nature provides it to us in its absolutely pure and raw form. We cook it to make it readily eatable.
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Acidity also known as hyperacidity -
It is the condition of producing more than the normal amount of acid in stomach. It occurs, when hydrochloric acid, an essential component of the digestive juices, is produced in excess.
Possible Indications: Burning sensation in stomach and throat, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, uneasiness, burning sensation in esophagus after a meal, frequent hunger & dry throat, flatulence after meal, regurgitation of acid into esophagus etc.
Natural Remedies for acidity -
Chew on a piece of Chebulic fruit between meals.
Drink cold milk 3 to 4 times a day.
Drink Carrot juice and juice of Pomegranate.
Use Coriander, Black pepper, Cumin seeds during cooking, for easy digestion.
Take fiber rich foods.
Take Indian Gooseberry (Amla) juice.
Make a mix of Black pepper, dry Ginger, Coriander, Garlic, powders with rock salt and roasted Cumin seeds, each in equal weight and pulverize them. Take half teaspoon of this powder with lukewarm water, every day.
Finish dinner at least 2 to 3 hours before going to bed.
Take Yogurt sweetened with a little sugar.
Also extensive use of Garlic in food preparations is helpful.
This is the term is generally associated with common pain in the abdominal region. It occurs due to constipation, indigestion, excessive gas, etc.
Possible Indications: Loss of appetite, vomiting, uncomfortable feeling & pain in stomach.
Remedies for stomach discomfort -
Drink a glass of hot water. If it is due to flatulence, drink plain soda water.
Add rock salt powder to lemon juice, add water and drink this twice a day.
Take equal quantities of Roasted Cumin seeds, dry Mint leaves, Coriander, Garlic & rock salt, and Black pepper, pulverize it & take 1 teaspoon of this mixture with lukewarm water every day.
Constipation is a disturbance of the digestive Tract. It is caused by abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of dry hardened stools.
Possible Indications: Difficulty in passing the stools, coated tongue, foul breath, headaches, uneasiness, and loss of appetite, dizziness, nausea, and feeling of fullness in the abdomen.
Remedies for constipation -
Take Bellerica, Chebula, and Indian Gooseberry extracts in equal weight, pulverize it and take one teaspoonful with warm water at bed time (also available as a supplement called Triphala).
Eating Guava fruit or extracts is another effective remedy for constipation.
Eat Oranges, Grapes, and Papaya fruits.
Food should contain wholegrain cereals, honey, leafy vegetables etc.
Take a cup of warm milk with one teaspoonful Cow Ghee or Clarified butter before going to bed.
In my opinion following some of the above natural remedies for acidity as well as constipation will greately enhances his or her health greatly.
Dr. Veena Deo is an Ayurvedic Doctor in India. All the information provided above and opinions expressed above are her own and should not be construed as medical advice. This information and on supplements is provided for educational purposes only.