008. Natural treatments : hyperacid gastritis
Heartburn and the discomfort caused by hyperacidity can seriously affect our quality of life, turning every meal into a source of anxiety. In this section, we explore natural solutions that act as a 'gastric dressing' for the stomach, using plants with alkalizing, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. From the delicacy of Black Locust flowers, which soothe the sensation of pyrosis, to the regenerative power of Comfrey and Calendula, nature offers us precious allies for restoring the gastric mucosa. I invite you to discover how correctly prepared infusions and traditional remedies, such as cabbage juice or St. John's Wort oil, can bring back balance and peace to your digestive system.
For incipient forms of hyperacid gastritis:
Flores Robiniae (Acacia flowers) also have the property of calming the sensations of pyrosis (heartburn), being used in long-term treatments, even as a dietary tea. Infusion of 2 teaspoons of flowers to a cup of water; drink 2 cups a day, preferably between meals.
Folium Rubi idaei (Raspberry leaves). Contributes to reducing acidity. Infusion of a teaspoon of leaves to a cup of water; drink 2-3 cups a day.
As adjuvants in gastric ulcers and more advanced forms of gastritis, the following are recommended:
Radix Symphyti (Comfrey root) due to its allantoin content, has a particularly effective healing and soothing action. Decoction of 1-2 teaspoons to a cup of water; drink 2-3 cups a day.
Folium Pulmonariae (Lungwort leaves) also contain allantoin, being healing by stimulating healthy tissues. Infusion of a tablespoon of leaves to a cup of water; drink 2-3 cups a day.
Flores Calendulae (Calendula flowers) have healing and soothing properties, being useful, including, in duodenal ulcers. Infusion of 2 teaspoons of flowers to a cup of water, quantity to be drunk during the day, preferably on an empty stomach.
Folium Plantaginis (Plantain leaves) - with healing and antibacterial action, Powder - 2-3 knife tips 2-3 times a day. Infusion of 2 tablespoons of leaves to a cup of water; take one tablespoon every 3 hours.
Rhizoma Calami acts as a gastric dressing, favoring the epithelialization of gastrointestinal ulcers. Powder one knife tip 2-3 times a day between meals. Decoction of one teaspoon to a cup of water, amount to be drunk in 2-3 doses between meals.
Herba Hyperici (St. John's Wort) has remarkable healing properties. Infusion of 1-2 teaspoons of plant to a cup of water; drink 2 times a day
In traditional medicine, the oil is used with good results: 20 g of plant soaked in 20 ml of alcohol; after 12 hours, add 200 g of oil and keep in a water bath for 2 hours, stirring. Leave for 2-3 days and filter through a cloth. Store in the dark and cool. Take one teaspoon between meals.
Radix Liquiritiae (Licorice root) has anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, and healing properties. Cold maceration of 1/2 teaspoon of root to a cup of water; drink during the day.
Equiseti herb (Horsetail herb) helps neutralize increased acidity. Decoction of a teaspoon of plant to a cup of water; drink 2-3 cups during the day. It is also useful to combine some plants with antiseptic and calming action:
Flores Chamomillae (Chamomile flowers). Infusion of 1-2 teaspoons of flowers to a cup of water; drink 1-2 cups a day, on an empty stomach. Double extraction: macerate 1-2 teaspoons of flowers in 1/2 cup of water for 30 minutes in the cold; filter, and infuse the flowers with another 1/2 cup of boiling water. Mix the two liquids; drink during the day, in two doses, on an empty stomach.
Gastric tea
Flores Calendulae (Calendula flowers) Flores Chamomillae (Chamomile flowers). Flores Millefolii (Yarrow flowers) Folium Menthae (Mint leaves), Herba Taraxaci (Dandelion) - Radix Valerianae (Valerian root), Infusion of 1-2 teaspoons of the mixture to a cup of water; drink 2 cups a day.
Observation: both in the treatment of hyperacid gastritis and ulcers, good results are obtained with fresh white cabbage juice. For this purpose, grate a cabbage, add a little salt, leave to rest for 30 minutes. Squeeze, obtaining approximately 1 glass of juice. Drink 1 glass daily, between meals for a month.
For millennia, the healing power of medicinal plants has been the backbone of human health development, serving as the foundation for modern medicine. In this digital era, our mission is to preserve and pass on this valuable knowledge, transforming fragmented historical information into an accessible and well-documented resource. The content on this website is the result of a rigorous synthesis process: the recipes and dosages presented are adapted from clinical studies and recognized reference works. We have selected and validated only information that shows consensus in professional literature, adding our own context and analysis to make this information useful for the modern reader.
Important Note: While nature provides extraordinary resources for supporting health, you must obtain a diagnosis from a licensed physician before choosing any natural treatment. Even when risks are low, any treatment must be approved by the specialist who diagnosed you to ensure it does not conflict with existing medication or pre-existing conditions. Nature supports healing, but only a doctor can correctly identify the illness and provide the appropriate therapeutic guidance.