Posted on July 7, 2008 in Uncategorized
Ayurveda has much to offer for treating peptic ulcer. Ayurvedic term for peptic ulcer, “Parinam shool”, is a disorder caused by the Agni bhootha.
Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer
- Abdominal pain
- Heart burn
- Nausea
Causes of Peptic Ulcer
The main cause of the peptic ulcer is hyperacidity, a condition of excess digestive acid in the stomach. Improper life style and diet is another reason. The conditions which prop up increase in hydrochloric acid secretion cause peptic ulcer
Factors that Cause Hyperacidity
- Intake of spicy and hot foods
- Fasting
- Irregular eating
- Alcohol consumption
- Stress and anxiety
- Smoking
- Excessive use of pain killers like aspirin, ibuprofen etc
- Excessive intake of tea and coffee
Treatment for Peptic Ulcer
Ayurvedic treatment for peptic ulcer is aimed at two things, 1) to reduce the quantity of digestive fluids produced in the stomach 2) To neutralise the digestive acids
Here are some Ayurvedic and herbal remedies for peptic ulcer:
Home Remedies
- Eat more banana and plantain
- Drink cold milk
- Drink more water
- Drink juices of raw vegetables like cabbage
- Take small meals frequently (do not overeat)
- Take barley, papal, paraval prepared with honey
Ayurvedic Remedies
- Sukhumara Ghrita is widely prescribed for peptic ulcer
- Snehapanam, a medicated ghee, is a treatment used for Peptic Ulcer
- Take Avipatrika Churna regularly
- Amalpitanthak Loh, Leela Vilas ras and Chanderkala Ras are good medicines for peptic ulcer
Life style and Diet
- Do not drink alcohol, tea, coffe, cola or smoke, instead, take barley water regularly
- Do not use aspirin and other pain killers
- Eat food timely
- Relax yourselves
- Avoid spicy, hot and fried foods
- Avoid garlic, yogurt, ginger etc
- Avoid baked food, breads, cakes etc
- Avoid pickles and hot sausages
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July 13th, 2008 at 6:55 am
i have ulcer and how can i be relieved through food control,give a proper details about food that must eat and must not be eaten……..
November 14th, 2008 at 7:22 am
[...] peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach or duodenum, which is the beginning of the small intestine. [...]
December 12th, 2008 at 6:13 am
Sir, : Forthe last 10 months getting pain in stomach. Getting Nausea and Heart Burn. Even though I am beingtaken English medicines,it is not reduced and getiing pain in the stomach is increasing day by day. In the empty stomach, more and more pain. After taking food, it is to be reduced to some extent. Kindly prescribe the Ayurvedic medicines for the above problems.
Thanking you Sir,
Yours faithfully,
(V. Rama Murthy)
May 24th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
I am 60 years female.I have come to USA for second time from India.Having constant problem of gas & SICKNESS IN THE MORNING
with NAUSEA for the last 2 months. Sometimes it goes after eating bread & butter. Request suggest some home remedy.
May 29th, 2009 at 5:11 am
i have suffered by ulcer for past three years , alopathic treatement is going on, but it was not cure completely,done endoscopy,impression is severe duodenitis,laxles/ reflux oesophagitis, hiatus hernia,
kindly guide me
July 20th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
my mother is suffering from large intestine ulser with so much pain in lower abdominal and some times blood comes during motion.can u help me?
August 19th, 2009 at 10:59 am
please teel me ayurvedic medicine
September 27th, 2009 at 3:45 am
Please tell me how to recover with this prob.I’m 28 year of age.regards. Jitin