PEPTIC ULCER AYURVEDIC TREATMENT
Ayurveda has much to offer for treating peptic ulcer. Ayurvedic term for peptic ulcer, “Parinam shool”, is a disorder caused by the Agni bhooth
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
1. Eat more banana and plantain
2. Drink cold milk
3. Drink more water
4. Drink juices of raw vegetables like cabbage
5. Take small meals frequently (do not overeat)
6. Take barley, papal, paraval prepared with honey
Ayurvedic Remedies
1. Sukhumara Ghrita is widely prescribed for peptic ulcer
2. Snehapanam, a medicated ghee, is a treatment used for Peptic Ulcer
3. Take Avipatrika Churna regularly
4. Amalpitanthak Loh, Leela Vilas ras and Chanderkala Ras are good medicines for peptic ulcer
Life style and Diet
1. Do not drink alcohol, tea, coffe, cola or smoke, instead, take barley water regularly
2. Do not use aspirin and other pain killers
3. Eat food timely
4. Relax yourselves
5. Avoid spicy, hot and fried foods
6. Avoid garlic, yogurt, ginger etc
7. Avoid baked food, breads, cakes etc
8. Avoid pickles and hot sausages
