Gastritis is not only a serious disease, but also quite unpredictable. The causes of occurrence can be very different. Improper diet, sedentary lifestyle, uncontrolled medication, smoking, alcohol, constant stress - this is just a small list of the main factors in the onset of the disease.
In order to cure the stomach, an integrated and systematic approach is needed. In addition to a thorough diagnosis, medical treatment will be needed. The stomach may have low or high acidity, so the therapy will be different. The treatment of gastritis with folk remedies has proven itself very well.
Gifts of nature
Methods of treating gastritis with folk remedies will differ from each other and serve not as the main treatment, but as an addition to the main therapy (this is important). It is strongly recommended not to self-medicate. Because an accurate diagnosis is vitalnecessary, this will help to quickly select the most effective method of therapy. The treatment of gastritis is to soothe irritation of the gastric mucosa and normalize acidity. There are also basic rules to follow during treatment:
- Diet, depending on acidity.
- Eat small meals often.
- Chew food thoroughly.
- Food should be exclusively at room temperature.
I would like to note that all the recipes that will be given have already helped many patients. They are time-tested and have shown themselves only from the best side. But this does not mean that you should not consult with your doctor. Be sure to consult with your therapist about the chosen method of therapy. The most effective folk remedies for the treatment of gastritis will be presented to your attention further.
Healing herbs
There are many medical fees, but there is a combination of herbs for gastritis, which is suitable for any acidity, the only exception is allergy or intolerance to one of the components. At the same time, it is necessary to follow a diet, and take food exclusively pureed.
You will need a small thermos and the following herbs for gastritis: yarrow, plantain, chamomile, hay, St. John's wort, nettle, calendula, valerian root. Take 1 teaspoon of each ingredient and pour one liter of water. Then boil over low heat for 5-10 minutes. The broth is filtered and poured into a thermos.
Every day take 100 ml of decoction half an hour before mealsthree times a day. One brew is enough for about three days (stored in the refrigerator). Then make the next portion of the broth. You can brew every day to keep the tea fresh. It is recommended to take 1 teaspoon of May honey on an empty stomach during the entire treatment.
Green apples
If gastritis with low acidity is diagnosed, then this method of treatment will help in the best way. You will need green apples, winter varieties are best. Fruits are peeled, rubbed on a fine grater and eat this puree throughout the day (no more than three apples a day). It is advisable not to eat for 2-3 hours after this, so that excess gas formation does not occur. Experts recommend taking this apple puree twice a day in the first month of treatment. For the second month, reduce the intake to three times a week. And for the third month, the reception can be only once a week. The effectiveness of treatment lies in the observance of the regimen - reception at the same time. You can drink fresh juice from carrots and green apples on an empty stomach. Cook in 1:1 ratio.
Camomile treatment
Not only patients, but also doctors themselves note that the treatment of gastritis with chamomile brings excellent results. What is most interesting, this miraculous plant is considered to be versatile and helps restore acidity. In addition, chamomile has the following effects:
- Reduces inflammation at different stages.
- Helps small wounds heal.
- Repairs damaged tissues.
- Producesanalgesic effect.
For medicinal purposes, decoctions, teas and tinctures are made from chamomile. What exactly to take, only a doctor will advise, because only he knows the severity, stage and course of the disease itself. For example, a weak decoction (1 tablespoon per 0.5 liters of boiling water) is taken for two weeks after the main course of treatment.
Chamomile infusions are taken between periods of exacerbation of the disease. They are alcohol and water. Water is prepared as follows: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dried chamomile flowers is poured with warm boiled water and infused for several hours. Take 1-2 times a day for half an hour before meals. Alcohol infusion is done as follows: take one part of chamomile and 10 parts of alcohol, insist for three weeks. Use 20 drops per day, diluted with water. Chamomile tea is prepared as follows: a pinch (3 g) of dried flowers is poured into a glass of boiling water, insisted and drunk in small sips throughout the day.
Aloe and honey - a healing couple
Let's not delve into the beneficial qualities of aloe and honey, but one thing can be said - these two components are not only unique, but also complement each other perfectly. Aloe with honey from gastritis is used both for the main treatment and for prevention. To prepare the medicine, you will need aloe leaves, which are at least five years old. The plant is not watered for three days before cutting. You can take any honey, it is better if it is May. A glass of honey is slightly warmed up and mixed with five crushed aloe leaves. Take one tablespoon half an hour before meals. The mixture is stored in the refrigerator, the course of treatment can be from one to two weeks. This recipe proved to be excellent: 100 g of aloe juice, 250 g of honey, 200 g of Cahors. The components are mixed and infused for 4 hours. Take 15 g (tablespoon) half an hour before meals.
Sea buckthorn oil
Sea buckthorn oil for gastritis has proven itself no worse than the above remedies. It has a maximum of benefits, natural origin, and there are very few contraindications. Again, this treatment is not the main one, it comes as an additional one. The oil not only soothes irritated areas of the stomach, but also helps wounds heal faster. It has been proven that the unique composition of sea buckthorn oil has a beneficial effect on the entire functioning of the digestive tract. It is worth noting contraindications, among which there are individual intolerance, allergic manifestations, a tendency to frequent diarrhea. Oil should only be stored in a cool place and should not be used after two years.
- Adults take 1 teaspoon three times a day half an hour before meals.
- Children under 12 years of age are treated with sea buckthorn oil exclusively by a therapist.
Propolis
Propolis is a unique bee product endowed with many virtues. Its composition is dominated by a large number of useful and medicinal components. Propolis from gastritis has been used for a long time, and in the old days this remedy was considered the most effective:
- Affects directly on the focus of the disease.
- Kills pathogenic bacteria.
- Reduces inflammation.
- Repairs damaged tissues.
- Relieves pain shock or discomfort.
For gastritis with high acidity, the following preparation is prepared: 1 teaspoon of chamomile is brewed with boiling water (a glass), insisted for 10-15 minutes, filtered and cooled slightly; 100 g of honey and 5-10 g of propolis are added to the decoction. Take half an hour before meals, three times a day for 2 weeks.
When gastritis has developed into an erosive form, the following method will be effective: 20 g of propolis is rubbed on a fine grater, poured with cold milk and put on a slow fire. The substance must be completely dissolved in milk. Take a glass in the morning on an empty stomach. At the same time, they follow a strict diet and are under the supervision of a doctor.
Excellent effect produces chewing propolis. At first, it will seem bitter to the taste, but then this aftertaste will go away, but the body will receive many useful and healing substances. Moreover, the chewing process improves blood flow, regenerates tissues, disinfects the oral cavity, strengthens teeth, and improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Potato juice
Regular intake of potato juice from gastritis has shown amazing results. After the first course of treatment, acidity was restored, appetite returned to normal, pain and discomfort disappeared. This treatment should be prescribed only by a doctor and be additional to the main therapy. For 10 days every morning drink one glass of freshly squeezedpotato juice. The procedure is done on an empty stomach, half an hour before a meal, it is recommended to lie down a bit. There should be three such courses with a break of 10 days.
Flaxseeds
Patients and doctors themselves note the beneficial properties and effectiveness of treating gastritis with flax seeds:
- Reduce inflammation of any degree.
- Form a protective film on the mucous walls of the stomach.
- Help quick assimilation and digestion of food.
- Speed up the digestive tract and remove stagnant undigested foods.
- Prevent cancer.
It is worth noting that flax seeds can be used in any form. Their properties are not lost at all. For example, it is very useful to chew the seeds on an empty stomach. They can be brewed or cooked into porridge. A decoction of seeds is prepared as follows: pour boiling water (1 cup) 3 tbsp. tablespoons of seeds, then wrapped and left overnight. Take half a glass of the mixture on an empty stomach a quarter of an hour before a meal. The rest of the liquid is drunk throughout the day. The course of treatment is a month, it is desirable that the decoction is always fresh.
Porridge from seeds is prepared in a similar way, the effect of treatment is given by a large amount of mucus. To make it more pleasant to eat, yogurt or cottage cheese is mixed into the porridge. Also, the seeds can be added to herbal preparations for gastritis, during brewing, all the beneficial substances will pass into the decoction. As for contraindications, seeds should not be taken by children under 3 years of age, patients with severe manifestations of diarrhea, pregnant women,cholelithiasis. Adults can take no more than 50 g of seeds per day.
Other recipes
What else helps with gastritis? In fact, there are a great many methods of treatment. Therefore, we highlight the most effective and well-established recipes for gastritis:
- Oats. Kissel is prepared from it, which has the same effect as flax seeds, in addition, it also restores metabolism. Another advantage - oatmeal jelly has no contraindications. Two glasses of crushed oatmeal are poured with 2 liters of warm water. Insist for 10-12 hours, remove coarse particles and cook (about 30 minutes) until thickened. Taken in small portions before the main meal.
- Calendula. Dry inflorescences (1 teaspoon) are brewed with a glass of boiling water. They insist a quarter of an hour. Strain and take 100 g half an hour before meals three times a day.
- Mint. Dry mint leaves are brewed in a thermos and drunk as tea (1 teaspoon per 200 ml of boiling water). Relieves pain, spasms, colic, fights inflammation.
- Sea buckthorn berries. It is important that the berries are ripe and just picked. Pour 0.5 liters of boiling water into the pan and add 3 tablespoons of berries. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for a quarter of an hour. Set aside for half an hour, filter and take a glass twice a day.
- Wild strawberry. You will need the dried roots and leaves of the plant. They are placed in a liter jar up to half, then half a liter of boiling water is poured. insist onfor 10 hours, filter and take once a day for 100 g.
- Yarrow. This miracle herb helps with the most difficult forms of gastritis. Pour 1 tablespoon of dry grass into a thermos and pour a glass of boiling water. Infuse for 2 hours, filter before taking and drink 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day half an hour before meals.
- Burdock root. From this plant make a decoction and infusion. Prepared from a fresh root, it is well washed under running water, finely chopped or ground in a blender. Take a teaspoon of it and pour half a liter of boiling water. Insist for at least 10 hours, take 100 g several times a day. The broth is prepared as follows: 2 teaspoons of finely chopped roots are placed in an enamel bowl, poured with boiling water (about 0.5 liters) and simmered for 10 minutes. Take a tablespoon three times a day.
- Birch bark. The bark produces a therapeutic effect during the period when the juice rises along the trunk. It is also called "red". It is advisable not to cut off the bark, but to collect the exfoliated parts, this indicates that it contains medicinal components. The bark is washed well, dried a little, crushed. Two tablespoons of the mixture are placed in a bowl, poured with a liter of water (temperature not higher than + 60 ℃). Insist for several hours, filter. It is taken half an hour before eating three times a day, 125 g each. Important: after this infusion, after 15 minutes, eat a spoonful of butter (butter), warming up a little beforehand. Course of treatment: 2-3 weeks.
- Sophora. This medicinal plant from Japan will help with any manifestations of gastritis. A tincture is prepared from sophora: fresh fruits are finely chopped, poured with vodka (in a ratio of 1: 2) and insisted for two weeks. Then strain well and store in the refrigerator. Using a pipette, count 30 drops in a spoonful of water, take three times a day half an hour before meals. The course is 30 days, you can take a ten-day break and repeat the treatment.
- Kalanchoe. The largest and he althiest leaves are cut off from the plant, thoroughly washed under running water, and dried. Squeeze out the juice and strain several times. In 100 g of juice, add 500 ml of vodka and ¼ teaspoon of honey. Insist for at least a month and a half, take on an empty stomach one tablespoon daily.
We reviewed the most effective folk remedies for the treatment of gastritis. Stay he althy!
