Home Remedies for Heartburn

When stomach acid backs up into upit oesophagus, you feels a burning pain.

A 'trapdoor' of muscular tissue called the lower oesophageal sphincter usually keep stomach acide where it belongd. With heartburn, it allows acid to leak upwards, a problem known as reflux.

Suggested Home Remedies for Heartburn

#1 Marshmallow root

Marshmallow root is a well-known remedy for heartburn.
The plant produces a gooey, starchy substance called mucilage, which coats and protects the mucous membranes of your oesophagus - and may be what you need if you have a burning feeling in your throat. Stir a teaspoon of powdered marshmallow root into a cup of water and sip. Drink three or four cups a day.

#2 Slippery elm

You can make a similar soothing drink from slippery elm.
Add a teaspoon of the powdered bark to a cup of hot water and drink a few cups throughout the day.

#3 Licorice tea

Try licorice tea, which helps soothe the stomach and prevent heartburn. Licorice's essential oil also stimulates the flow of digestive juices. Or you can buy licorice tablets or capsules from health food shops; follow manufacturer's instructions.

#4 Bitters

Try taking bitters. These herbal digestive tonics have been used for centuries in Europe as a remedy for heartburn. Examples of herbs commonly included are dandelion, gentian, fennel, wormwood and goldenseal. The usual dose is 1/2-1 teaspoon in warm water about 15 minutes before eating. They enhance the digestive process by stimulating gastric juices.

#5 Nux vomica

Homeopathy can help. Nux vomica is the remedy most often prescribed for heartburn. Clinical trials prove it is most effective for the type of indigestion and heartburn that is the direct result of eating too much rich or fatty food.

Where to get Homeopathic remedy relieves acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion? We recommend Native Remedies' Acid Free Flux.

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