Heartburn Remedies

Since heartburn is extremely uncomfortable feeling, heartburn sufferers search immediately for heartburn remedies in order to find relief from heartburn. There is a wide range of different natural remedies for heartburn such as herbs, spices, essential oils, homeopathic remedies and home remedies... Feel free to try and use some of the heartburn cures from my time-proved selection. They all are safe and effective heartburn remedies. Each of us is different everybody has to find his individual heartburn remedy which suits him best.

Natural Remedies for Heartburn

Baking Soda for Heartburn

Baking soda is the same as Bicarbonate of soda or Bicarb of soda. It is alkaline and neutralises stomach acid soon. Mix ½ teaspoon of baking soda and the juice of half lemon or one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a cup (250ml) of warm water. Be cautious the mixture will create bubbles! Do not drink the diluted baking soda on its own; you need some acid to dispel the gas which bicarb creates in the stomach when it comes into contact with stomach acid. Baking soda is one of the oldest natural remedies for heartburn.

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Herbal Heartburn Cures

Give a protective coat your burning esophagus with sticky herbs such as Slippery elm, Marsh mallow or Liquorice. All of them are great heartburn remedies.

• Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) bark is a highly mucilaginous powder and mixed with some liquid it provides a protective coating to the stomach and esophagus lining. Brings relief from heartburn soon. Add one teaspoon of the powdered bark to a cup of hot water or hot milk and drink a few cups throughout the day. You may flavour it with some honey. If you do not want to bother mixing a drink take slippery elm capsules (200mg) before meals two times a day.
• Marsh mallow (Althaea officinale) root is one of the old home remedies known for heartburn. The plant produces a gooey, sticky substance, which coats and protects the mucous membranes of the esophagus. This is what you need if you feel your esophagus is on fire. Stir one teaspoon of powdered marsh mallow root into a cup of cold (!) water and sip it slowly. Since the root contains a considerable amount of starch use only cold water. If you use chopped root pieces soak them in cold water for one hour and strain. Drink 3 or 4 cups a day. Marsmallow is one of the great old heartburn remedies.
• Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root also provides soothing mucilage, acts muscle relaxing and reduces stomach acid production. Liquorice is time-proved natural remedy for heartburn. The easiest way to take liquorice is a capsule form and the daily dose is up to 1g. Buy DGL (deglycyrrhizinated liquorice) capsules for heartburn cures.
  If you prefer drinking teas, make a decoction of 1-1,5g of blanched root into 250ml cold water. Boil for 10-15 minutes, then strain. Drink 2 cups a day at main meals. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage as excessive liquorice can cause fluid retention and increase blood pressure. It is not recommended for people with kidney disorders or suffering from high blood pressure. Use liquorice treatment no longer than 4-6 weeks.

More natural remedies for heartburn

Due to stomach acid reflux the esophagus lining can be seriously damaged and inflamed causing muscle cramps and tension of the esophagus wall muscles.

Therefore muscle relaxing, calming herbs, such as

• Camomile (Matricaria recutita) and/or
• Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

are comforting and soothing heartburn remedies. Drink on a regular basis in the evening at bedtime Camomile and/or Lemon balm tea as excellent heartburn cures.

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If you like mixing herbs and sipping herbal teas here you find time-proved herbal heartburn cures.

Anti-inflammatory herbal tea soothing esophagitis – excellent natural remedy for heartburn

Mix

• 2 parts of comfrey (Symphytum officinalis) dried leaves
• 2 parts of marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis) dried leaves
• 1 part of camomile (Matricaria recutita) flowers
• 1 part of marigold (Calendula officinalis) flowers

Infuse two teaspoons of the herbal mixture in 250ml boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink warm during the day.

Calming and relaxing herbal relief from heartburn

Mix in equal amounts following herbs:

• Camomile (Matricaria recutita) dried flowers
• Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) dried leaves
• Caraway (Carum carvi) seeds

Infuse two teaspoons of the mixture with 250ml boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink warm immediately. The tea calms down and relaxes quickly the cramped and burning upper gastrointestinal tract.

Spices – real Natural Heartburn Remedies

According to the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda different spices from the plant family Umbelliferae and Zingiberacae are great heartburn cures.

• Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seeds
• Caraway (Carum carvi) seeds
• Dill (Anethum graveolens) seeds

All the spices above have been used as digestive herbs for thousands of years. They can ease the burn, relax the cramps and encourage normal flow of digestion. They bring a fast relief from heartburn.
Add 2 teaspoons of any one of them to 250ml boiling water; allow infusing for 10 minutes, strain and drink.

• Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) has the power to cool the heat of heartburn. Just chew a few cardamom seeds if you feel the fire of heartburn or make a tea of crushed or powdered seeds. You can also put some powdered cardamom onto your daily toast as a well-proved heartburn remedy.

Homeopathic Heartburn Cures

Homeopathic remedies have the great advantage; they act quickly and are very easy to use. Just let a couple of pills dissolve under your tongue and experience relief from heartburn in a few minutes.

• Robinia 6c is made from the plant Robinia pseudoacacia and works wonders very quickly. You can take the remedy up to three times a day. Do not hesitate to try this natural heartburn remedy.

Essential Oils - Scented Heartburn Remedies

Many of the herbs mentioned above are often used in aromatherapy for heartburn treatment. Best essential oils for heartburn relief are followings:

• Camomile (Matricaria recutita)
• Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
• Lavender (Lavandula officinalis) and
• Sweet marjoram (Origanum majorana) essential oils.

Heartburn can be helped by gentle massage over the stomach area with massage oil. Put 2-3 drops of any essential oil mentioned above into 15ml carrier oil such as olive or grape seed oil. You might combine 2 different oils for better effect. Massage gently the stomach area with circular movements in a clockwise direction for 5-6 minutes. Relief from heartburn comes quickly.
Another method of use is hot compress over the stomach – lower chest area. Put in a bowl of 500ml warm water 4-5 drops essential oil and stir well. Soak a cotton cloth into the mixture, wring well and place firmly over the stomach are. Choose only essential oils you like the smell of.
Aromatherapy is a very pleasant and relaxing heartburn cure, well worth a try.

I am sure you could choose your personal heartburn remedy from the collected heartburn cures above.

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Acid Reflux

Acid Reflux Home Remedies

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Heartburn and Pregnancy

 

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