Tips to Cure Acidity in Natural Ways

By Akshay Sharma October 12, 2020 Health

We all might have skipped having our favourite dish at some point due to acidity. What if I say you can now enjoy all your favourite dishes without being affected by acidity? Yes, you read it right. You can cure acidity in a natural way.

Acidity occurs when the gastric glands in our stomach secrete excess acids. This results in heartburn, bad breath, and stomach ache. It can be caused due to long gaps between meals, skipping the meals, intake of coffee or tea on an empty stomach and many other such habits.

Here are few remedies that may give relief from acidity

● Buttermilk:

Buttermilk contains lactic acid that may neutralize the acid present in our stomach. A glass of cold buttermilk with a dash of black pepper powder and coriander powder might give you relief from heartburn. It also enhances the digestion process.

● Basil Leaves :

Basil also known as ‘tulsi’, has soothing properties. It may help our stomach to produce mucus which reduces irritation and stomach pain. It also has antiulcer properties which might reduce the effects of gastric acids. Basil leaves might also work effectively towards heartburns and nausea caused due to acidity.

● Bananas:

Bananas have huge amounts of fibre in them. This fibre may enhance the digestion process. They contain natural antacids which may help in reducing the impact of acidity. This potassium rich fruit may stimulate the formation of mucus lining in the stomach which prevents acidity and heartburns.

● Fennel seeds:

These tiny fennel seeds are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre that may promote good digestion. Chewing fennel seeds may give relief from acidic symptoms like heartburn and nausea. Drinking fennel tea keeps the digestive tract healthy.

● Jaggery:

Jaggery has high amounts of magnesium which boosts the intestinal health. Since it’s alkaline in nature it may reduce stomach acidity. Eating a small piece after a meal may improve the healthy functioning of the digestive system. Jaggery also has cooling properties, thus it is advised to consume during summers to maintain body temperature.

● Cloves:

Cloves are used widely in various Indian cuisines since time immemorial. They have carminative properties which may prevent gas formation. Consuming crushed cloves with equal amounts of cardamom powder may give relief from acidity and bad breath.

● Ginger:

Ginger has an abundance of anti-inflammatory and healing properties. It helps in treating acidity, cold, cough, and many other problems. It may calm the stomach muscles and destroy the bacteria that causes acidity. Effects of acidity like nausea, stomach pain, weakness, and irritation may be treated by consuming a fresh slice of ginger.

Ginger can be consumed raw, roasted, or as a cooking ingredient. It may improve metabolism and relieve weakness.

● Gooseberries:

Gooseberries which are also known as ‘amla’ are rich in Vitamin C. This may help in the healing of damaged stomach lining and food pipe. Amla has a calming effect on our whole body. They may dilute the acid content in our stomach thus, reducing the effects of acidity.

● Milk:

Milk contains high amounts of calcium. Many antacids which are used to neutralize the acidic nature of the stomach are rich in calcium. Thus, the calcium in milk may act against the acidity and maintain the pH levels in the stomach. It may also improve digestion and provide instant relief from burning sensation. Plain cold milk acts faster and efficiently in treating acidity than hot milk or milk with additives like sugar.

These kitchen remedies may work in treating acidity. But the troublesome factor is, all the natural ingredients may not work for everybody. Some might cause allergies or irritation or even worsen the condition if these ingredients don’t suit you. Also, they may not give you instant relief from the symptoms of acidity. They may show good results if you use them on a regular basis.

For instant relief, it is suggested to take ayurvedic medicine for acidity. Ayurveda is a very old medical system originated in our country. Ayurvedic medicines are completely natural , no artificial chemicals or ingredients are added in them. Various dangerous diseases have been cured by ayurveda since many centuries. Unlike other medicines and treatments, ayurveda doesn’t have any side effects.

You must be thinking that when ayurvedic medicines for acidity are made of natural ingredients, why not consume the ingredients directly, right? As mentioned before, direct consumption of such natural ingredients may or may not show good results. Whereas ayurvedic medicines consist of ingredients that undergo a process making them suitable for everybody. They are made by experts of ayurveda.

Now, you can wipe off acidity instantly in a natural way.