Facts Everyone Should Know About Ayurvedic Treatment For Peptic Ulcer

Peptic ulcers also called Stomach ulcers, Gastric ulcers,

PUD (peptic ulcer disease) and ulcus pepticum, is an

extremely agonizing painful disorder and an open sore or 

erosion of the gastro-intestinal tract or a wound in the inner 

wall surfaces (mucus membranes) of the stomach and a 

result of excessive hydrochloric acid (Hcl) secretion in the

stomach, which is usually credited to an infection of 

Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) as well. 


It's influencing a huge amount of people, approximately 

75% of patients with peptic ulcer disorder are afflicted by 

H. pylori.

Types of peptic ulcers

-Oesophageal ulcer.

-Duodenal ulcer.

-Gastric ulcer.

-Meckel’s Diverticulum ulcer.

What are the sources of Peptic ulcers?

Infection - Helicobacter pylori.

Excess usage of spicy and greasy foods.

Usage of NSAIDs (Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs / Pain-killers) like Ibuprofen, paracitamol, diclofenac sodium, aspirin etc.

Excessive usage of Caffeinated drinks like tea.

Zollinger Ellison syndrome.

Genetic factor - 

Especially in the instances of individuals with blood group O and Immune system abnormalities like reducing and bringing down of natural level of resistance and immunity.

Toxins accumulating in the body.

Poor nourishment and digestion.

Imbalance of the nervous system.

Excess physical and mental stress.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS RELATED TO PEPTIC ULCERS?

Abdominal pain, discomfort, belching and bloating.

Lack / loss of appetite.

Nausea/vomiting.

Haemetemesis - Blood Vomiting.

Melena - tarry, dark and foul smelling due to internal bleeding or haemorrhage.

Dyspepsia and heartburn.

Weight loss.

Complications of peptic or stomach ulcer

Gastro - intestinal bleeding like haematemesis and malaena.

Gastric perforation and penetration.

Pyloric Stenosis - Gastric outlet obstruction / narrow pyloric canal.

Ayurvedic herbs that used in case of Peptic/gastric/stomach ulcer

There are lots of Ayurvedic herbs which may have various important role and properties (like antacid, antiulcer, gastro-protective efficacies etc.) into recovering peptic ulcers and stop its future recurrence . 

Numerous studies have confirmed that herbal supplements can effectively treat gastric ulcer.

Haldi - Turmeric - Curcuma longa.

Lahasun - Garlic - Allium sativum.

Shatawar - Sparrow grass - Asparagus racemosus.

Sunthi - Ginger - Zingiber officinale.

Banana - Musa acuminata / Musa balbisiana 

Arandi kaa tail - Castor Oil - Ricinus communis
  
Bael - Wood Apple - Aegle marmelos

Makoi - Black Nightshade - Solanum nigrum.

Methee - Fenugreek - Frigonella foenumgrecum.

Sahijan - Drumstick - Moringa oleifera.

Ash gourd - Winter melon - Benincasa hispida.

Ginseng - Panax ginseng.

Ghritkumari - Aloe Vera - Aloe Barbadensis.

Slippery Elm - Elm tree - Ulmus rubra.

Chamomile - Matricaria chamomilla.

Bilberry - Vaccinium myrtillus.

Paras papal - Ficus arnottiana.

Nimbu - Lemon - Citrus limon.

Amalaki - Indian gooseberry - Emblica officinalis.

Saptaparna - Devil tree - Alstonia Scholaris.

Sinhaparnee - Dandelion -Taraxacum officinale.

Neem - Indian lilac - Azadirachta indica.

Kachnar - Bauhinia variegata.

Palaas -  Butea frondosa.

Tulsi - Holy basil - Ocimum Sanctum.

Bel - bael - Aegle marmelos.

Kumuda Gandhini - Trivrit - Operculina turpethum.

Bhojupatra - Birch - Betula pendula.

Isabgula /  Isabgol - Psyllium Husk - Plantago Ovata.

Sea buckthorn - Hippophae rhamnoides.

Papitta - Papaya - Carica papaya.

Sugar-apples / sweetsops  - Annona squamosa.

Giloy / Guduchi - Tinspora cordifolia.

Gotu kola - Indian pennywort - Centella asiatica.

Purple coneflower - Echinacea purpurea.

Baptisia - Blue false indigo - Baptisia australis.
  

Rocket salad / arugula - Eruca sativa.

Common hops - Humulus lupulus.

Marshmallow Root - Althea officinalis.

Poke  - Phytolacca decandra.

Tabasheer - Bamboo Manna - Bambusa arundinacea.

Anise - Pimpinella anisum.

Safed Chandan - Sandal - Santalum album.

Cranebill - Geranium maculatum.

Golden Seal - Hydrastis canadensis.

Passiflora - Purple passionflower - Passiflora incarnata.

Tapioca - Cassava - Manihot esculenta.

Adhatoda vasica - Justicia adhatoda.

Valerian - Valeriana officinalis.

Wild Indigo - Baptisia tinctoria.

Narrow-leaf coneflower - Echinacea angustifolia.

Yashtimadhu - Indian Licorice root - Glyzyrrhiza glabra.

Meadow Sweet - Spiraea ulmaria.

Comfrey - Symphytum officinale.

Daarchini - Cinnamon - Cinnamonium cassia.

Almond - Prunus dulcis.

Cranberry - Vaccinium macrocarpon.

Mastic - Pistacia lentiscus.

Lifestyle Changes, Diet and other strategy - 

The patient should choose light and easily digestible food.

Chilies, hot spices, sour foods, fried foods, should be totally avoided and NSAIDs (analgesics) too.

Foods that heal peptic ulcer are cabbage juice, bananas, beans, corn and unpolished rice etc. may be helpful regarding peptic ulcers.

Excessive or unnecessary use of milk, alcoholic beverages, liquors, chewing tobacco, and cigarrete or Biri smoking should be avoided for better result in peptic ulcer.

Avoid being starvated because pain of the ulcers have a tendency to occur when stomach is empty. 

Eating small repeated meals on an interval of 3-4 hours is so better.

Sleep well and stay away from any sorts of mental tension, anxiety, stress etc.

Yoga asanas like vajrasan, paschimottanasan, bhujangasan, pavanamukthasan etc. should be employed on daily basis.

Raw Goat’s milk and Almond milk likewise have an important role in recovery and healing of peptic ulcers.

Drink a lot of normal water and stop intake of caffeinated beverages or refreshments like tea.

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