HOME REMEDIES IN GASTRITIS

OVERVIEW

• GASTRITIS – (stomach inflammation or irritation) in which stomach lining is inflamed
• IN AYURVEDA – It is co- related as AMLAPITTA (GASTRITIS) –  It is caused due to aggravation of pitta dosha and disease of annavha srotas and it is due to improper dietary habits
• Acute gastritis – it include sudden inflammation
• Chronic gastritis – include long term inflammation
• Gastritis can also lead to ulcers and risk of stoamch cancer
• Gastritis can be classified according to cause (bacteria, virus, parasite, fungus)
• Or the location of the stomach lining affected (upper part, middle part, lower part)
• Alcohol use, some medications, corrosive substance (like poison), extreme stress, infection, injury ,patient who have liver, kidney, respiratory, failure are at increased risk of acute gastritis

CAUSES

• IN AYURVEDA- its nidana is due imbalance of pitta dosha
• Helicobacter pylori – this bacteria lives in the mucous lining of stomach 
• Bile reflux – backflow of bile into stomach from the bile duct
• Infection – caused by bacteria and virus
• Older age
• Autoimmune gastritis – own body attacking cells in body
• Due to infection by helicobacter pylori
• Habitual overeating 
• Stress and anxiety
• Spicy foods
• Excessive use of Alcohol
• Over use of NSAIDs
• Trauma
• food poisoning 
• Radiation

SYMPTOMS

• Burning sensation in the chest
• Headache
• Hiccups
• Tiredness
• Irregular bowel habit, black tarry stools
• Indigestion
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Abdomen tenderness
• Vomiting

FOODS THAT IRRITATE THE STOMACH

• Alcohol
• Coffee
• Fatty foods
• Fried foods
• Pickled foods
• Acidic foods, like tomatoes, 
• Spicy foods
• Carbonated drinks

HOME REMEDIES FOR GASTRITIS

Follow inflammatory diet –-Like leafy greens, blueberries, tea, garlic, animal based omega-3 fat

-Gastritis refers to inflammation of the stomach lining, so consuming a diet that helps to minimize the inflammation 

-Intake of food that have anti- inflammatory properties these helps to reduce the inflammation of gastric mucosa 

• Reduce stress– this also the cause of gastritis
• In Ayurveda – amalaki, yashthimadhu, bhringraj, gairik, shunthi and saunf effective in gastritits

Foods that minimize or contribute in inflammation

• Green tea with manuka honey – green tea or black tea reduce the prevalence of H.pylori in the digestive trac
• Eat simple meals– this ease the gastritis
• Yogurt – it contains probiotics that keeps digestive system healthy

Consume unsweetened yogurt 2-3 times on a daily basis 

• LICORICE – helps in digestion
• TILA(til) – reduce stomach issues
• CINNAMON – loaded with antioxidants and has powerful medicinal, anti- inflammatory properties
• HOLY BASIL(tulsi) – holy basils has antimicrobial and anti- inflammatory properties, helps to protect against infection
• CAROM SEEDS (ajwain) – these are natural antacids it can use to reduce the acidity of the stomach mucosa
• MASTIC GUM – used in gastric and intestinal ulcers 
• NATURAL JUICES – sweet potato, banana, pear, cranberry, pineapple ginger juice, apple and avocado smoothie, papaya banana smoothie
• Garlic – garlic has antimicrobial properties that inhibit the growth of Helicobacter pylori

-Eat raw crushed garlic extract helps in gastritis and reduce gas formation 

• Coconut water – coconut has antiseptic properties 
• coconut water boost the immune system and also reduce the stomach acid
• Coconut oil – coconut oil into half cup of warm water it helps stomach function well

-it has anti- microbial properties that fights with bad bacteria

• Aloe vera – it has anti- inflammatory properties and it soothes the stomach lining 
• Ginger – it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties also helps eliminate gas 

 -Add 1 tsp of chopped ginger to 1 cup of boiling water also add some honey 

 -Ginger is one of the best herb to cure gastritits

• Fish – salmon, sardines, tuna are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids It has anti inflammatoyr properties
• Turmeric – turmeric has anti- inflammatory and antioxidant properties and helps in or called as alternative therapy for gastrointestinal diseases
• Eat Vitamin C enriched food – (cabbage, strawberry, chili, onion, mango, broccoli, blackberries ,garlic, sprouts)
• Raw almonds – neutralize stomach acid and it contain healthy fats, protein 
• Fennel seed – fennel seeds has antispasmodic properties and relaxing gastrointestinal muscles  and soothing the digestive tract

-Chew one 1tsp of fennel seeds after every meal to improve digestion

• Oatmeal –  it provides antioxidants, they are fibrous in nature and also helps in digestion 
• Honey – honey has very potent healing properties it has antibacterial, antoi inflammatory, and antioxidant properties
• Whole grains – grains are high in fibre 
• Avoid eating irritating food – stop those foods that irritate stomach, especially spicy, acidic, fried food
• Avoid alcohol – alcohol irritate the mucous lining of stomach
• Eat smaller and frequent meals – this reduce the stomach acid, aid in satisfying the appetite
• Peppermint leaves – chew one or two leaves to proper digestion 

VEGETABLES FOR GASTRITIS

• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Pumpkin
• Spinach
• Sweet potato
• Mushrooms
• Carrots

FRUITS FOR GASTRITIS

• Apples
• Banana
• Apricots
• Plums
• Raisins
• Mango
• Pear
• Spinach
• carrots
• cauliflower

GRAINS FOR GASTRITITS

• Brown bread
• Wholegrain bread
• Oats
• pretzels
• Brown rice
• Rice cakes
• Quinoa

DRINKS

• Soya milk
• Oat milk
• Almond milk
• Coconut water
• Chamomile tea

FOODS TO AVOID IN GASTRITIS

• Citrus fruits or juices
• Tomatoes
• Coffee
• Alcohol
• Spicy food
• Corns 
• Gluten diet
• Sodas

FRUITS 

• Oranges
• Lemon
• Grapefruit
• Pineapple
• Limes

VEGETABLES

• Onions
• Fried potato
• Radishes
• Chili
• Beetroot

DIAGNOSIS

• Test for H pylori 
• Using a scope to examine upper digestive tract (Endoscopy)
• X RAY 
• Blood tests
• Fecal occult blood test – to check the presence of blood in stool a common sign of gastritis