PEPTIC ULCER

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