5 Natural Cures For Gastric Ulcer

Gastric ulcer, also called peptic ulcer or stomach ulcer, is caused due to breakage in the intestinal mucosal lining of the tissue that lines the stomach. The lining of the stomach gets damaged by imbalance of stomach acid, an enzyme known as pepsin and the underlying tissue exposed to it.

This imbalance leads to inflammation, which creates a burning sensation and pain in the stomach area. Sometimes pain occurs below the breastbone instead of the upper abdomen. Lack of appetite, blood in the stool, vomiting, weight loss and anemia are some common symptoms of this disease.

Constant use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, drinking excessive alcohol and cigarette smoking can be the major causes of ulcer. Fortunately gastric ulcer can be treated using several natural cures that are soothing on the stomach, without using traditional medications which usually have one or other side effects.

Natural Ways To Cure Gastric Ulcer

Cabbage Juice

Cabbage contains powerful medicinal compound that can help heal stomach ulcer.  Its phytonutrient compounds are considered to be the most advanced natural cure for gastric ulcer. Drinking a cup of raw cabbage juice can heal stomach ulcers within 10 days. The magic ingredient in cabbage – glutamine is available in capsule form also and is considered a better alternative than antacid for treating ulcers.

For those who do not find consuming cabbage juice on a daily basis inconvenient, dehydrated raw cabbage powder is also available in health food stores. Raw potato juice is another effective remedy for gastric ulcer, when consumed in combination with cabbage juice. Raw vegetable juices can be diluted with warm water if you can’t take them neat.

If you are unable to bear the taste of raw juice, try adding them to soups or other dishes like oatmeal, vegetables and barley just before eating.  For better taste, you can also add carrot juice, which is also beneficial for curing ulcer. Drink ½ a cup of cabbage juice before each meal and also at bed time.

Bananas

Consumption of unripe whole bananas that contain an antibacterial substance are helpful in increasing mucus in digestive tract, which builds a strong protective barrier against the stomach lining and digestive acids that helps to cure and prevent ulcers. Bananas also contain a similar water soluble compound known as polysaccharides, that are usually found in anti-ulcer medications.

Naturopaths suggest consumption of banana powder for a better effect to heal ulcers. To prepare banana powder, peel and cut unripe bananas into thin slices and dry them in the sun. After drying, grind dried banana slices into fine powder and take 2 tbsp of powder along with honey three times a day to find relief.

Garlic

Garlic is another natural remedy for curing gastric ulcer. Garlic’s antibacterial property can check the growth of helicobacter pylori. Overgrowth of this bacterium contributes to the growth of stomach ulcers.

Crush two small cloves of garlic and take with water every morning for fighting ulcer causing bacteria. Adding garlic cloves while cooking dishes may also help in getting relief from gastric ulcer.

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper is an effective remedy for healing gastric ulcers. Researches have found that the chemically active component capsaicin in cayenne pepper is effective in protecting the lining of the stomach from ulceration, by decreasing the acid production and increasing protective secretion. It can act as an antacid when taken everyday with a glass of water twice a day just after meals.

Honey

Raw honey is another effective natural remedy for treating gastric ulcers.  The enzyme contained in honey is helpful in killing and eliminating the bacteria that contributes to the development of ulcer.

Honey also soothes the inflammation of the stomach lining and aids in healing ulcers. Consuming 1tbsp natural unprocessed honey can bring great relief.