REMEDY FOR ACIDITY

10 home remedies for acidity that really work!

Acidity foods 

All of us have suffered from acidity at some point in our lives.

 Either it is that extra gulab jamun at a family function or that spicy samosa 

during tea break. Whatever the reason may be, acidity can be quite an

 uncomfortable experience, and sometimes we are left with no option but to

 reach out for that bottle of antacid.But, did you know that there are alternative, 

natural remedies that work just as well and don’t leave you with the

 ill-effects of too much medication? Read about the new-age

 technique to relieve the symptoms of acidity. 

Here are 10 things to treat acidity and its recurrence at bay:

Bananas: Are high in potassium which is an alkalizing mineral that has a

 high pH value. The higher the pH value, the lower the acidity, which is Bananas 

why the banana is a formidable antidote for acidity. They also have a component 

that makes the stomach lining produce more mucous. This mucous protects the inner

 lining of the stomach, reducing the damage caused due to

 acidity. It is high in fibre 

content, which helps speed along digestion thus 

reducing the further recurrence of acidity. To make this remedy even more 

effective try and eat overripe bananas during an attack of acidity. They have 

higher amounts of potassium making it even more effective. 

Read about the health benefits of bananas. 

Tulsi 

Tulsi: Has compounds that make it an effective digestive agent. 

It stimulates the stomach to produce more mucous and has potent 

anti-ulcer properties. It also reduces the effect of peptic acids in the stomach 

thereby preventing excessive acidity. They also reduce gas formation. Eat five to

 six basil leaves after your meal to get instant relief. 

Read about the health benefits of tulsi.

Cold milk: 

Milk has a high amount of calcium that helps it prevent acid 

build up and absorbs the excess acid Glass of milk produced thereby reducing

 the symptoms; the fact that it is cold also provides instant relief from the 

burning sensation one feels during acid reflux. It is essential that one has this cold 

and without any additives like sugar. Mix it with a spoon of ghee to make the 

remedy even more effective. Read about the health benefits of ghee.

Saunf 

Saunf: Called fennel in English and popularly used as a mouth freshener, 

saunf has many hidden benefits. Among them are aiding digestion reliving

 constipation. Rich in volatile oils containing flavanoids, plamitic acid and 

many others, it is known to have very potent anti-ulcer properties (find out how you

 can deal with mouth ulcers naturally). Apart from that saunf acts as a coolant for 

the lining of the stomach helping it heal faster.

 In fact, this is why saunf is served after 

meals at restaurants. In case you’ve a 

sudden bout of acidity, boil a few seeds in water and leave overnight

, drink this water when you feel uneasy.

Jeera: 

It has properties that stimulate the production of saliva which helps in 

better digestion, improves Jeera metabolism and relieves gas and other 

gastric troubles (find out what you can do to boost your metabolism). In 

Ayurvedic traditions, it’s believed to have a calming effect on irritated stomach nerves 

and helps in healing ulcers formed due to acid secretion. One can either chew on

 it to relieve acidity or a better method is to boil it in water and drink the water when

 it has cooled down. Read about the health benefits of jeera.

Cloves 

Clove: It is a natural carminative and helps improve peristalsis

 (the movement of food down the stomach) and also increase the production of

 saliva. It has a pungent taste when bitten into, and the taste buds react to

 this taste and secrete excess saliva, which in turn aids digestion. In case you’re 

suffering from acidity, bite a clove once so that the juice is released and then

 keep it in the mouth. The slowly escaping juice will immediately lower

 acid reflux and give you some relief.

Elaichi: 

In Ayurvedic traditions, cardamom is believed to be one food that 

balances all three doshas –Elaichi kapha, pitta and vata. It is known to stimulate

 digestion and relieve people of stomach spasms. It soothes the mucous lining

 of the stomach helping it ward off the effects of excess acid produced in the stomach.

 Due to its sweet taste and slight cooling effect it also relieves the burning

 sensation associated with acidity. To relieve acidity crush two pods of cardamom 

(with or without the skin), boil the powder in water and drink the cooled juice for instant relief.

Mint leaves 

Mint leaves or pudina: These leaves have been used for ages as a

 mouth freshener and also for garnishing for various foods (read about the 

other ways to beat bad breath naturally)This humble leaf has amazing properties

 that make it just the medicine to treat acidity. It also lowers the acid content of 

the stomach and improves digestion. Plus its cool effect helps to reduce the pain

 and burning associated with acid reflux. If you feel an attack coming on chop

 some mint leaves, add them to a pot of boiling water and drink this water 

after it cools. Read about the health benefits of pudina.

Ginger: 

A regular ingredient in most Indian households, ginger improves absorption and

 assimilation of Ginger essential nutrients and aids in digestion. 

It also helps break down the proteins in your food. Ginger protects your 

stomach against ulcers by promoting mucus secretion thereby reducing the effect

 of the acid on the stomach. You can chew a piece of ginger for relief. If you 

find that too pungent, you can try boiling it in water and drinking the decoction. 

Another remedy is to crush ginger, mix it with a small piece of jaggery and 

keeping sucking on it allowing the juice to slowly reach the stomach.

 Read about the health benefits of ginger.

Amla

Amla: Is a kapha and pitta pacifier apart from having high amounts

 of vitamin C that helps in healing the injured stomach lining and oesophagus. 

Have one teaspoon of amla powder twice a day to help keep acidity way. 

Read about the health benefits of amla. 

So the next time you feel like you might suffer from a bout of acidity,

 ditch that bottle of antacid, and try some effective home remedies instead,

 after all they’ve been around for centuries.