Is there any ayurvedic treatment available for gastric problems?

We often hear in our day to day life that people say ‘I have acidity’. But have you ever noticed what does it mean? What happened or what changes occurred in the body when they are suffering from acidity? What are the causes of acidity? What precautions you have to take? For the answers to all these questions, you have to understand the meaning of acidity or gastric problem.

What is gastric problem or acidity?

The food we swallow passes into the stomach through the esophagus. The gastric glands present in it secretes more acid than the need for the digestion process. A person feels a burning sensation under the diaphragm. This condition is called an acidity or gastric problem.

This condition mainly occurs when the stomach acid flows back into the food pipe. Most of the people never realize that acidity occurs due to the poor diet and lifestyle. When these symptoms occur more than twice or thrice a week, then the doctor may diagnose it with acid reflux.

What are the causes of gastric problems or acidity?

The gastric problem occurs due to the excessive production of acid in the stomach by the gastric glands. Most of the factors that cause acidity include:

Unhealthy food habits:

· Overeating

· Irregular eating habits like having a meal just before sleeping

· Excessive intake of salt

· Low fiber diet

Excessive intake of some foods:

· Drinks that contain caffeine such as tea, coffee, carbonated drinks

· Spicy and fried foods

· Foods that contain fats such as pizza, doughnuts, etc.

· Various stomach related disorders like peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux, abdominal tumors, etc.

Side effects of various medications such as

· Antibiotics

· NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

· Medications for anxiety and depression

Other common causes are:

· Improper sleeping habits

· Lack of exercise

· Smoking habits

· Consumption of alcohol and non-vegetarian food in excess

Some medical conditions are also responsible for the cause of acidity such as diabetes, connective tissue disorder, asthma, etc. It is also more prone in pregnant women, obese and women who have menopausal symptoms.

What are the symptoms of gastric problems?

The symptoms of gastric problems may differ from person to person. But the causes that may contribute to the acidity are almost similar. The most common symptoms are the burning sensation under the diaphragm. Other symptoms that may vary:

· Burning sensation in the abdomen

· Pain in the throat

· Difficulty in swallowing of food

· Frequent burping without any reason

· Heartburn

· Regurgitation of food i .e., bitter taste acid that regurgitates into the mouth.

· Nausea

· Improper digestion of food

· Bad breath

· Constipation or hard stool

· Heaviness after the food intake

· Restlessness

In the case of hyperacidity, there is persistent pain in the stomach to the chest, blackish colored stool accompanied by vomiting, discomfort in the upper part of the abdomen, excessive weight loss.

How to diagnose acidity or gastric problem?

It can be diagnosed through upper gastrointestinal endoscopy or by x-ray of the esophagus.

Ayurvedic treatment for the gastric problem:

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre offers the best and wonderful Ayurvedic formulations that are effective in curing acidity permanently. The products are pittashekhar ras, agnimukh churna, agnimukh churna, detox premium powder, amlapitta mishran, sheet dhara syrup, panchaskaar churna and liver care tablet. These formulations are helpful in pacifying the pitta dosha in the body.

1. Pittashekhar rasa:

Pittashekhar ras is a herbal formulation prepared from the shankha bhasma, kalmegha, sootshekhar ras, kapardika bhasametc that reduces the acidity by balancing the pitta dosha in the body. It improves the digestion process, increases appetite and neutralizes the acidic content in the stomach. It also acts as a laxative, prevents gastric ulcers and reduces heartburn.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

2. Agnimukha churna:

This herbal formulation is formulated from various ingredients like pippali(Piper longum), haritaki(Terminalia chebula), ajwain(Trachyspermum ammi), vacha(Acorus calamus) etc. These ingredients are very effective in balancing the vata and kapha dosha in the body. These wonderful herbs are easily available and have many medicinal properties.

Dosage: Half teaspoon twice daily with normal water.

3. Detox premium powder:

Detox premium powder is very effective in neutralizing the acidic content by balancing the pitta dosha in the stomach. This powder is composed of shankh bhasma, sutshekhar ras, kamdudha ras, swet parpati, shukta pishti and giloy satv. Giloy satv present in it possess carminative and antioxidant properties that eliminates the ama hence improves the digestion process. The other ingredients also shows antispasmodic and digestive stimulant properties that will cure acidity permanently.

Dosage: 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

4. Amlapitta mishran:

Amlapitta mishan contains main herbs like nimba (Azadirachta indica), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Vasa (Justica adhatoda), chiratya (Swerita chirayta), patol (Trichosanthes doica), Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and Triphala that neutralizes the pitta dosha and enhances the action of Agni. Being an effective antioxidant, it also removes toxins from the stomach and improves the digestion process. It also reduces bloating and heart burn.

Dosage: Take 2 Teaspoonful daily.

5. Sheet dhara syrup:

Sheet dhara syrup has various benefits that reduces the acidic content in the stomach and also relieve other symptoms like nausea, bloating, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, heart burn etc. The ingredients present in it are mushak Kapoor, peppermint, ajwain satv etc.are helpful in balancing the doshas in the body.

Dosage: Take half teaspoonful in half cup of water. Drink this twice daily on an empty stomach.

6. Panchasakar churna:

Panchsakar churna is composed of shunthi, swarnparpati, shatapushpa, and saindhav lavana. These ingredients show anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic and laxative properties. It regular use helps in reducing the symptoms related to acidity.

Dosage: 1 teaspoonful at bedtime with lukewarm water.

7. Liver care tablet:

This herbal tablet provides a calming and cooling effect in the stomach. It contains ingredients like katuki (Picrprhiza kurroa), kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri), mukta pishti etc. By this combination, it balances the pitta dosha and increases the appetitie.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

Panchakarma treatment for gastric problem:

Panhakarma is an another effective way to treat the root cause of gastric problem. Patient have to follow proper ayurvedic medications with the panchakarma procedures along with diet. Chandigarh Ayurved Centre offers the best ayurvedic treatment for gastric problem which will show good results and these procedures are done by experienced therapists.

1. Deepan pachan:

In deepan pachan, various dravyas are given to the patient which will balance the jatharagni therby increases the appetite and reduces the gastric problem.

2. Virechan:

Virechan is a very effective procedure in balancing the pitta dosha which is the main cause of gastric problems. In this procedure, verachana is done by ayurvedic formulations which will eliminate the pitta dosha from the body. It will cure acidity permanently.

Home remedies for the gastric problem:

1. Gastric problem is the most common problem faces at least once in life. Some of the common home remedies are:

2. Drink a glass of lukewarm water daily after meals.

3. Drink lime juice at least half an hour before lunch that reduces the discomfort caused by acidity. It’s. the best drink for heart bur

4. Include cucumber, yogurt, and banana in your diet that will provide instant relief from heartburn.

5. Drink at least two glasses of coconut water which will soothe the digestive system.

6. Ginger is also very helpful in improving the digestion process. Boil it in a glass of water until it reduces to half. Consume it twice or thrice a week.

7. Drink plenty of water daily.