7 Home And Natural Remedies For Gastritis

Home remedies to treat gastritis may include teas, such as congorosa tea or pink pepper tea, or juices such as potato juice or kale juice with papaya and melon, as they help reduce symptoms and relieve the discomfort caused by this disease, and can be used to complement the treatment indicated by the doctor and diet.

In addition, other precautions are important for the treatment of gastritis, such as drinking water several times a day, eating small amounts at shorter intervals, avoiding the consumption of alcoholic beverages and coffee, and the consumption of fried and industrialized foods. See what a diet to relieve gastritis should look like.

It is important to note that if pain or burning in the stomach persists for more than 3 days or increases, or if you experience vomiting of blood, medical help should be sought as soon as possible to initiate appropriate treatment. 

Some home remedies that can help relieve the discomfort of gastritis are:

1. Potato juice

A great home remedy for potato gastritis is to drink pure potato juice on an empty stomach because it decreases the acidity of the stomach, the feeling of pain, burning and heartburn, being effective in treating nervous, acute or chronic gastritis.

Ingredients:

2 to 3 raw potatoes;

150 ml of warm water.

How to prepare:

Peel and grate the potatoes, place it in a cloth or strainer and pour the warm water over it (as it is done when brewing coffee). The extracted juice can be drunk 30 minutes before main meals and 2 times a day at most.

Another way to prepare potato juice is to blend the ingredients and strain the mixture before drinking it, or you can also replace the warm water with melon juice to improve the taste.

2. congorose tea

Another excellent home remedy for gastritis is congorosa tea, a plant known scientifically as Maytenus ilicifolia, because it has tannins, such as epigallocatechin, and polysaccharides, such as arabinogalactan, which help reduce acidity and protect the stomach from the acid it produces. Some studies show that this tea has a similar effect to cimetidine, which is a drug used to reduce stomach acid production in gastritis. See other benefits of congorosa.

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon of dried congorosa or chuchuwasi leaves;

1 cup of boiling water.

How to prepare:

Add congorosa leaves to boiling water, cover and let steep for about 10 minutes. Strain and drink hot. It is advisable to drink this tea on an empty stomach and half an hour before meals.

3. Banana and pear juice

The combination of banana and pear in a juice is an excellent way to ensure proper functioning of the digestive system, as it contains important fibers for digestion, as well as pectin, a specific type of fiber that stimulates bowel movements, facilitating gastric emptying. For this reason, the intake of these fruits can be used to decrease the contact time of gastric acid with the walls of the stomach, reducing inflammation and relieving symptoms.

Ingredients:

1 banana;

1 pear;

1 glass of water;

Ice to taste.

Method of preparation:

Peel the banana and pear and cut them into pieces, place them together with the water and ice in the blender, until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

4. Pink pepper tea

Pink pepper, scientifically known as Schinus terebinthifolius, has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, depurative and antacid properties that are effective against gastritis and ulcers by decreasing stomach acidity and helping to fight Helicobacter pylori. Some scientific studies show that pink pepper tea is as effective as omeprazole for the treatment of gastritis.

Ingredients:

100 g of powder from the husk or leaves of pink pepper;

1 liter of boiling water.

How to prepare:

Add the powder of the peel in the boiling water and boil for about 10 minutes, strain and drink 3 tablespoons of this tea a day. 

5. Swiss chard tea

Ingredients:

50 g of chard leaves;

1 liter of water.

Method of preparation:

Add the chard leaves in a pot with the water and boil for about 10 minutes. Strain and take warm 3 times a day. 

6. Ginger tea

An excellent home remedy for gastritis and to improve acidity is ginger, as this root has properties that prevent heartburn, flatulence and abdominal bloating, which are symptoms related to this gastrointestinal disorder.

Ingredients:

2 cm of fresh ginger or 2.5 g powder;

250 ml of water.

Method of preparation:

Place the ingredients in a pot and boil for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover the pot and when lukewarm strain and then drink 3 times a day. 

7. Papaya and melon juice

Ingredients:

6 cabbage leaves with the stem;

1/2 papaya;

2 cups of diced melon;

1 glass of coconut water;

1 glass of filtered water.

How to prepare:

Cut the cabbage into large pieces and mix with the other ingredients in a blender. Blend until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. This juice can be drunk 3 to 4 times a day.

Food for gastritis

To improve the symptoms of gastritis it is also important to have an easily digestible diet, which should include: fruits such as papaya, pear, apple and peach; food should be cooked on the grill and with natural dressings; spicy, coffee and other stimulating drinks should be avoided, as well as alcoholic drinks; and avoid the intake of foods rich in fat. In addition, you should practice physical activities regularly, avoid stress and do not smoke.

In the video below, see some tips from our nutritionist explaining how you should eat when you have pain and burning in the stomach:

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