How To Treat A Stomach Ulcer

Stomach ulcers are very painful and can cause a lot of distress and discomfort. The common belief was that ulcers were caused by stress, too much of spicy food and alcohol but studies have proved that they are caused by bacterial infections. The Helicobacter pylori bacteria which are found in almost all human bodies and which cause no harm except in the few unlucky ones, burrow into the protective mucous coating of the stomach and together with the stomach acid irritate and inflame the inner sensitive lining causing the formation of open sores on the tissue.

Aggressive use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin can also inflame the stomach lining and lead to ulcer formation. The stomach acid chafes the open and unprotected nerve endings in the ulcer and gives rise to a constant pain and burning sensation which radiates throughout the upper portion of the body. The pain becomes more intense after eating a meal and in the middle of the night when the stomach is empty.

Ways To Treat A Stomach Ulcer

Honey

Honey has innumerable healing and curative powers which are very beneficial to the body. It also possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which can take care of the bacteria and soothe the inflamed lining of the stomach. Mix one tablespoon of honey with a glass of water and consume it twice daily.

Raw Cabbage Juice

Raw cabbage juice is very effective in healing the stomach ulcers quickly and rapidly. Grate a fresh cabbage and squeeze the mass to extract the juice. Drink a glass of this fresh juice every morning on an empty stomach.

Within a week you will find great relief in the symptoms and after a few days your ulcers will be healed out of existence. If you are unable to drink cabbage juice then eat raw cabbage with salads.

Bottle Gourd

Bottle gourd is very cool and soothing and contains no amount of nutrients which are very valuable to the body. It also has huge antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which can annihilate the bacteria and heal the open sores. Grate a fresh bottle gourd and extract its juice. Drink a glass of this juice every morning on an empty stomach.

Mint

Take a handful of fresh mint leaves and grind them to a fine paste. Mix one teaspoon of this paste into a cup of homemade curd and eat it with every meal. Mint has powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which can combat the bacteria and reduce the inflammation.

Curd bestows beneficial bacteria to the digestive system which help to keep the Helicobacter pylori bacteria under check and help in maintaining the health of all the digestive organs.

Fenugreek

Soak a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds into half a cup of water overnight. In the morning consume the seeds along with the water. Do this, every morning to get rid of the ulcers quickly and effectively.

Fenugreek has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and mucilaginous properties which deal with harmful bacteria and provide a protective coating to the stomach lining and stop its irritation from stomach acid. Use this remedy on a regular basis until the ulcers are healed completely.