Ulcers that develop in the stomach are known as gastric or peptic ulcers. These ulcers are generally quite painful, and the pain is felt immediately after eating something. It lasts for about one to one and a half hours - this is the time taken ordinarily to digest food - and then it subsides. Due to peptic ulcers, the person dreads eating anything and there is high probability that they may become undernourished.

There are two types of peptic ulcer problems in humans - acute and chronic ulcers. Acute peptic ulcers may arise suddenly in the digestive tract. Their pains are much more severe and are immediately felt whenever any spicy or gassy food is eaten. These types of ulcers usually cause nausea and vomiting. The other type of ulcers - chronic ulcer - is a long lasting condition, which cannot be treated easily. They cause continuous pain whenever any type of food is eaten. Burning sensation is common, leading to nausea and vomiting.

Peptic ulcers are a digestive problem; hence they are caused due to pitta vitiation. In specific, when the digestive fire of the body, known as the agni, is vitiated, peptic ulcers can occur. The Ayurvedic treatment of peptic ulcers tries to bring down the agni by pacifying the pitta dosha.

(1) Useful Herbs in the Treatment of Peptic Ulcers
- Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum)
The black nightshade, commonly known as sunberry or wonder cherry, is effective in treatment of peptic ulcers. The raw juice of its leaves is given either separately or in conjunction with other beneficial juices.

- Indian Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis)

The Indian gooseberry is known as amalaki in Ayurvedic medicine. It is the richest source of vitamin C, i.e. ascorbic acid. Due to its high vitamin C content, the amalaki can absorb all excess acids from the stomach. It also has laxative properties which help to clear the stomach. Amalaki is an important ingredient of the Triphala choorna which is taken for all kinds of digestive complaints.

- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Licorice is very effective in the treatment of stomach ulcers. It soothes the irritation of the inner lining of the stomach caused due to excessive acids. Its root is taken, dried and then soaked overnight in water. This is taken in an infusion with rice gruel. This is such an effective treatment that it is used in conventional allopathic medicine also.

(2) Dietary Treatments for Peptic Ulcers
Since peptic ulcers are caused due to pitta vitiation, the intention of the diet should be to pacify the pitta. In order words, the entire digestive system of the body must be regularized and the toxins must be flushed out.

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