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
