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Natural Home Remedies For (stomach) Ulcer by matolysis(m): 12:48am On Jun 22, 2016
Stomach ulcers, also called peptic or gastric ulcers, are open sores that develop in the lining of the stomach; it can as well occur in the upper part of the intestine. Stomach ulcers occur when the lining of the stomach or upper intestine gets irritated by the harmful effects of stomach acid.

THE CAUSE:
This can happen due to several factors such as

infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) THE MOST COMMON CAUSE.
overuse of painkillers, such as aspirin
excessive use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen
excessive alcohol consumption
physical injury
radiation therapy and burns

SYMPTOMS:
Due to the amount of acid present in the stomach, when ulcers occur, they are often extremely painful. So, the most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning sensation or pain in the area between your chest and belly button. The pain can last for a few minutes to several hours, depending on the severity of the ulcer. Other symptoms include poor appetite, bloating, heartburn, indigestion, belching, nausea, vomiting and weight loss.

REMEDIES:
Stomach ulcers are often treated with antibiotics or medications to reduce, block, or neutralize stomach acid. There are also natural home remedies you can use to help ease the symptoms of a stomach ulcer and help it heal. Generally, natural remedies focus on strengthening and protecting the stomach lining against acids.
Note: The best practice is to consult a doctor before using the home remedies in order to ensure long-term relief.
10 home remedies for stomach ulcers.
1. Cabbage
When it comes to ulcer treatment in particular, one lactic acid food stands out above the rest: cabbage juice. Cabbage is a great remedy for a stomach ulcer. Being a lactic acid food, cabbage helps produce an amino acid that stimulates blood flow to the stomach lining. This in turn helps strengthen the stomach lining and heal the ulcer.
In addition, cabbage contains a good amount of vitamin C, which has been found to be particularly beneficial for patients with H. pylori infections. Also, experiments indicate that fresh carrot juice contains an anti-peptic ulcer factor (vitamin U).

Cut one half of a raw head of cabbage and two carrots into small pieces and put them in a blender to extract the juice.
Drink one-half cup of this juice before each meal and at bedtime.
Repeat daily for a few weeks. Be sure to use fresh juice each time.

2. Bananas

The sitoindosides in dried, unripe bananas increase mucus in the digestive tract, which provides a strong protective coating to help prevent and heal ulcers. Unripe bananas also promote cell growth in the intestinal tract.
For stomach ulcer treatment, both ripe and unripe bananas are very effective. There are certain antibacterial compounds in bananas that inhibit the growth of ulcer-causing H. pylori.
Bananas also protect the system by wiping out the acidity of gastric juices. This helps reduce inflammation and also strengthens the stomach lining.

To treat an ulcer, eat at least three ripe bananas a day. If you do not like eating bananas, you can make banana milkshakes.
Alternatively, peel two or three bananas and cut them into thin slices. Put the slices in the sun until they become dry. Grind the dried banana pieces into a fine powder. Mix together two tablespoons of this powder and one tablespoon of honey. Take this mixture three times a day for about a week.


3. Cayenne Pepper

Surprisingly, cayenne pepper is another very effective remedy for treating stomach ulcers. According to a review published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, the compound capsaicin present in cayenne pepper inhibits the secretion of stomach acids, boosts the production of alkali, and stimulates mucus secretions and gastric mucosal blood flow, thereby preventing and healing ulcers.

Mix one-eighth teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a glass of warm water. Drink it twice a day for the first two to three days. Gradually increase the amount of cayenne pepper up to one-quarter-teaspoon twice daily for the rest of the week.
Alternatively, take cayenne capsules that you can buy at health food stores. Take three capsules a day immediately after meals for one week.
You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper to soups, meats and other savory dishes.

4. Coconut
Coconut is very good for people suffering from stomach ulcers because of its antibacterial qualities. It kills the bacteria that cause ulcers. Moreover, coconut milk and coconut water have anti-ulcer properties.

Drink a few cups of fresh coconut milk or tender coconut water daily. Also, eat the kernel of the tender coconut. Follow this treatment for at least one week to get positive results.
Alternatively, take one tablespoon of coconut oil in the morning and another at night for one week. As coconut oil is mainly composed of medium-chain fatty acids, it can be easily digested.

5. Licorice
Several studies suggest that licorice works effectively for treating and preventing stomach ulcers. It helps the stomach and intestines produce more protective mucus that forms a coating over the stomach lining. This in turn eases the pain from ulcers and speeds up the healing process.

Mix one-half teaspoon of licorice root powder in one cup of water. Cover it and let it sit overnight. The next morning, add one cup of cooked broken white rice (a grade of rice consisting of grains broken during the milling process) into this infusion and eat it. Repeat daily for one week to get positive results.
Another option is to drink licorice tea two or three times a day for one week.
Alternatively, you can chew and then swallow two or three deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) tablets three times a day for about a week. You can easily find these 380 mg tablets in health food stores.

6. Fenugreek
Fenugreek is known for its powerful healing properties and health benefits. You can use it to treat stomach ulcers also. Being rich in a mucilaginous compound, fenugreek protects the stomach’s lining by coating it like mucus, thereby facilitating the process of healing.
Procedures:

1. Boil one teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in two cups of water. Strain and drink it after adding a little honey to it.
2. Another option is to consume one teaspoon of fenugreek seed powder along with milk.
3. Alternatively, you can boil one cup of fenugreek leaves, add a little honey, and eat it twice a day.

Follow any of these remedies twice daily for about a week.

7. Honey
Honey is simply sweet, it is highly beneficial. Depending on the plant it’s derived from, honey can contain up to 200 elements, including polyphenols and other antioxidants. Honey is a powerful antibacterial and has been shown to inhibit H. pylori growth hence, raw honey has potent healing properties that help a lot in the treatment of stomach ulcers. As long as you have normal blood sugar levels, you can enjoy honey as you would any sweetener, with the bonus of soothing your ulcers.
Procedure: Take two tablespoons of raw honey daily, early in the morning on an empty stomach. It will help cleanse the bowel, strengthen the stomach lining, and prevent and treat stomach ulcers.

8. Garlic
Garlic also helps treat stomach ulcers. It is highly recommend for cooking. Research on its preventive and therapeutic benefits continues to grow. It now appears that garlic can keep levels of the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacterium in check. Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle discovered that garlic exhibits specific antimicrobial activity against H. pylori without entirely eliminating the strain.

Procedures: Simply take two to three crushed garlic cloves followed by a glass of water during the day. Do this on a daily basis to ease inflammation in the stomach and prevent stomach ulcers.

9. Slippery Elm
Slippery elm is another good remedy for stomach ulcers. The inner bark of the slippery elm contains a good amount of mucilage that soothes and calms inflammation and pain. Plus, the mucilage helps remove excess fats in the intestines.
Procedures:

1. Take the inner bark of the slippery elm and grind it into a powder.
2. Mix one teaspoon of this powder in one cup of warm water.
3. Drink this mixture three times a day for one week.

10. Wood Apple
Leaves of wood apple, also known as bael, is also very useful in the treatment of stomach ulcers. The tannins present in the leaves help protect the stomach against damage from secretion of excess acid. Juice extracted from wood apple fruit also helps reduce pain and inflammation due to its mucilage content.
Procedures:

1. Soak two to three wood apple leaves in one cup of water in a copper vessel overnight.
2. The next morning, strain the mixture and drink it on an empty stomach.
3. Follow this treatment daily for a few weeks.

For mild to moderate stomach ulcers, these remedies will give you positive results within one week. However, if you suffer from acute stomach ulcers, it is highly recommended to consult your physician

What to Avoid
Some foods can make ulcers worse, while some provide a preventive and healing effect. Greasy and acidic foods are most likely to irritate your stomach, as are spicy foods.
To reduce ulcer pain, avoid:

a. coffee, including decaf
b. carbonated beverages
c. chilis and hot peppers
d. processed foods
e. salty red meats
f. deep fried foods

ENDING NOTE!
It can take some time, teamwork, and determination to find the right treatment for your ulcers, but don’t give up hope: Ulcers can be cured. In addition to a treatment plan agreed upon by you and your doctor, you can incorporate natural approaches that can give you some relief and accelerate healing. Adding plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet and reducing alcohol intake will almost certainly get you on the road to health.

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Re: Natural Home Remedies For (stomach) Ulcer by Yuneehk(f): 1:09am On Jun 22, 2016
A mixture of cinnamon and honey work wonders too
Re: Natural Home Remedies For (stomach) Ulcer by Mediapace: 1:25am On Jun 22, 2016
Hmm did you vote at all ?
Yuneehk:
A mixture of cinnamon and honey work wonders too
Re: Natural Home Remedies For (stomach) Ulcer by Yuneehk(f): 9:41pm On Jun 25, 2016
Mediapace:
Hmm did you vote at all ?
yea. missed today's own tho. I didn't wanna vote for A and leave B or C coupled with low battery. Good evening!
Re: Natural Home Remedies For (stomach) Ulcer by kestolove95(m): 3:39pm On Feb 11, 2018
Yuneehk:
A mixture of cinnamon and honey work wonders too
pls wat is cinnamon?
Re: Natural Home Remedies For (stomach) Ulcer by busybodyy: 6:19pm On Feb 11, 2018
Fine choices.

In addition, I would add aloe very juice, coconut oil, kefir yoghurt.

The choices you mentioned help to fight the h-pilori.

I totally support the removal of carbonated drinks, in fact anything that increases acidity of the stomach, lemon juice too can help alkalize the stomach environment, same thing with aloe vera juice.

Removing of sugar from diet, totally replace it with honey.[color=#000099][/color]
Re: Natural Home Remedies For (stomach) Ulcer by Olasonherbal: 12:52pm On Jul 08, 2018
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Re: Natural Home Remedies For (stomach) Ulcer by craigkoel1989: 1:47pm On Mar 27, 2020
Good evening
I suffered from serious ulcer pain after which I bought drugs for the ulcer but the drugs were worse as it made me more terrible than I was,I could not belch, had severe stomach pain in the night, nausea and couldn't eat or drink water because I felt like throwing up
I stopped the drug and came across a post on how to cure ulcer and I saw that gauva leaf tea works wonder, I hurrried and plugged the leaf and drank the tea and 20 minutes later I was belching until I didn't feel pain again
This morning I ate well and not feeling bloated again that is why i will like to share with my friends that are suffering from this
To make the tea
Start by plugging 6 leaves of guava leaf
Put 2 cups of water in a kettle
Next boil it for 10 minutes
Next pour it into a cup and either drink like that or add a little honey to sweeten
Drink at least one hour before eating
Drink this guava leave tea for 3 times daily for 1 week and watch how you will return to full health
Remember to share your testimony so others can learn from it
God bless you all

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Re: Natural Home Remedies For (stomach) Ulcer by JayMakati(m): 8:04am On Jul 13, 2020
Bro, are drinking the whole tea at once? Or we keep it and drink it 3 times daily? Or we keep on boiling 6 strands of the leaf 3 times daily? Please I need an answer bro. Ulcer no friendly at all
Re: Natural Home Remedies For (stomach) Ulcer by JayMakati(m): 8:05am On Jul 13, 2020
Bro, are we drinking the whole tea at once? Or we keep it and drink it 3 times daily? Or we keep on boiling 6 strands of the leaf 3 times daily? Please I need an answer bro. Ulcer no friendly at all
craigkoel1989:
Good evening
I suffered from serious ulcer pain after which I bought drugs for the ulcer but the drugs were worse as it made me more terrible than I was,I could not belch, had severe stomach pain in the night, nausea and couldn't eat or drink water because I felt like throwing up
I stopped the drug and came across a post on how to cure ulcer and I saw that gauva leaf tea works wonder, I hurrried and plugged the leaf and drank the tea and 20 minutes later I was belching until I didn't feel pain again
This morning I ate well and not feeling bloated again that is why i will like to share with my friends that are suffering from this
To make the tea
Start by plugging 6 leaves of guava leaf
Put 2 cups of water in a kettle
Next boil it for 10 minutes
Next pour it into a cup and either drink like that or add a little honey to sweeten
Drink at least one hour before eating
Drink this guava leave tea for 3 times daily for 1 week and watch how you will return to full health
Remember to share your testimony so others can learn from it
God bless you all
Re: Natural Home Remedies For (stomach) Ulcer by Damsellady(f): 4:04am On Feb 28, 2021
JayMakati:
Bro, are we drinking the whole tea at once? Or we keep it and drink it 3 times daily? Or we keep on boiling 6 strands of the leaf 3 times daily? Please I need an answer bro. Ulcer no friendly at all


Please the guava herb work for u?

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