How To Treat Gastritis Naturally

When the gastric mucosa becomes inflamed, has redness or small hemorrhages, it is because we suffer from gastritis (an increasingly frequent pathology).

Eating an unbalanced diet, taking certain drugs, or the presence of H. pylori bacteria are the main causes. In this article we will tell you how to treat it naturally.

Natural remedies for gastritis

The typical burning or pain in the pit of the stomach accompanied by nausea and heartburn that occurs about two hours after eating is known as gastritis. The good news is that there are several homemade recipes that can help you mitigate the usual symptoms :

1. Licorice

It is an ancient remedy that treats digestive problems in general. It is considered more effective than any antibiotic in killing H. Pylori bacteria . Dried licorice root should be consumed in an infusion.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of dried licorice root (10 g)
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)

Preparation

• Put the water and the liquorice in a saucepan.
• Heat until it comes to a boil.
• Cook 10 minutes and remove from heat.
• Let cool for about 5 minutes, filter and drink (you can add a tablespoon of honey to sweeten).

2. Ginger

Another useful natural remedy for any gastric problem. This root relaxes the muscles that line the lining of the esophagus and does not allow stomach acid to “rise.”

You can add it to your meals or prepare a tea.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of grated ginger root (5 g)
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)

Preparation

• Heat the water until it boils.
• Remove from the heat and add the ginger.
• Stir well for 5 minutes.
• Filter and drink sweetened with honey.

3. Ginseng

Get the leaves of this plant (pills are also sold, but we do not recommend them for these cases). Ginseng is used to fight all types of infections as well as improve digestion, reduce vomiting and inflammation of the colon.

4. Warm milk

It has the ability to relax the affected area, in the case of not being lactose intolerant. If you mix it with olive oil you will get an effective remedy for gastritis.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of milk (250 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil (32 g)

Preparation

• Heat the milk so that it is warm.
• Add the olive oil and stir well.
• Drink immediately (better at night, before sleeping).

5. Honey

In addition to serving as a sweetener in ginger and licorice infusions, honey can be consumed alone to act as a powerful antibacterial and antiseptic.

Its properties will improve the typical symptoms of gastritis. You can ingest 3 tablespoons of honey throughout the day or mix with milk or warm water when you have an empty stomach.

6. Chamomile

Chamomile flower tea regulates stomach discomfort and reduces pain caused by gastritis. Among the properties of this plant we must highlight its ability to reduce gas, improve digestion and treat colic.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers (20 g)
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)

Preparation

• Heat the water in a saucepan and add the chamomile flowers when it comes to a boil.
• Cook for about 10 minutes and remove from heat.
• Leave covered for 10 more minutes before filtering.
• Sweeten with honey and drink.

7. Oat flakes

If you usually consume them for breakfast, they can be very effective in improving gastritis symptoms. They can also be combined with warm milk to increase its effectiveness.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of milk (250 ml)
• 3 tablespoons of rolled oats (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon of honey (25 g)

Preparation

• Heat the milk and when it comes to a boil, reduce the heat.
• Add the rolled oats and cook for 10 minutes.
• Transfer to a container and add the honey.
• Mix well and consume when warm.

8. Parsley

The juice of this plant reduces the discomfort caused by gastritis. In addition to adding it to your meals to add more flavor, we recommend that you prepare a rich parsley smoothie and drink it every morning.

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons of parsley (50 g)
• ½ cup of water (125 ml)

Preparation

• Wash the parsley well and separate the stems from the leaves (you will only use the latter).
• In the blender glass add the water and the parsley leaves.

• Mix well until you get a smooth shake.
• Drink immediately (you can add ice cubes).

9. Carrot

Another delicious and natural juice that relieves the main symptoms of gastritis and indigestion.

Ingredients

• 2 carrots
• ½ cup of water (125 ml)

Preparation

• Peel the carrots and cut them into small sticks.
• Place in the blender glass along with the water.
• Mix well for a smooth smoothie and drink immediately.

10. Flax seeds

You can also use flax flour, which softens the symptoms of gastritis. In the case of opting for the seeds, simply sprinkle them in your meals (soups, cakes, juices, etc).

Flax water relieves symptoms almost instantly. You can also try barley water by following the same instructions.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of flaxseed flour (10 g)
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)

Preparation

• Add the flour to the cup of water and mix well.
• Let stand 12 hours.
• Filter and drink.

11. Water with lemon

Although we may think that the acid in this citrus fruit is counterproductive for our burning sensation or stomach pain, the truth is that it acts as a “signal” to produce less gastric juices (which are ultimately what causes heartburn and gastritis).

As if that were not enough, lemon is healing, therefore, it heals ulcers.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• The juice of ½ lemon

Preparation

• Heat the water without boiling.
• Squeeze the juice from the lemon.
• Pour the juice into the water and mix well.
• Drink on an empty stomach every morning (or every other day).