Treatment of gastritis with folk remedies and methods

In addition to drug therapy, folk remedies are also acceptable in the treatment of atrophic gastritis; your doctor will advise you on the safest and most effective of them. Folk remedies prepared on the basis of medicinal herbs have anti-inflammatory, analgesic effects, reduce the acidity of gastric juice, and improve digestive function.

Calamus root

Calamus remedies are used for gastritis and other gastrointestinal disorders. The root is characterized by the following beneficial properties:

improved appetite;
stimulation of gastric juice production;
improvement of the digestion process;
replenishing the lack of vitamins and nutrients.

The drugs not only normalize the functions of the gastrointestinal tract, but also have a positive effect on the activity of the central nervous system, stimulate the production of red blood cells, and improve the patient’s well-being in case of an inflammatory disease.

Recipe for preparing a tincture based on calamus root for the treatment of atrophic gastritis using folk remedies:

Wash 20 g of root thoroughly, peel and finely chop;
add 1 liter of good high-proof cognac;
Cover the resulting mixture with a lid and place in open sunlight for 2 months;
after infusion, strain, add 150 g of honey, infuse for another 1 month;
strain the tincture again, bottle it, place it in a dark room with a temperature below +20°C.

The tincture is consumed 20 minutes before meals in a dosage of 1 tbsp. l. It improves appetite and normalizes the digestion process.

Herbal collection No. 1

In the treatment of atrophic gastritis using folk methods, you can use a collection that includes:

flax seeds (15 g);
St. John's wort (90 g);
plantain (40 g);
peppermint (40 g);
yarrow (40 g);
cumin seeds (40 g);
yarrow (15 g).

All collected herbs are placed in a container, mixing thoroughly. Each time you need to take 1 teaspoon to prepare a new decoction. Pour boiling water over it, but do not put it on the fire. Leave for 15 minutes. After this, filter. Drink 1 glass of drink each time before eating.

The prepared remedy helps not only with atrophic gastritis, but also with other inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. It also has a preventive ability, preventing the spread of the pathological process.

Treatment

Proper treatment cannot take place without a radical revision of eating habits and a change in lifestyle in general.

Nutritionists will come to the rescue and create a diet excluding hot, spicy, fatty, smoked foods, alcohol, coffee, carbonated drinks, cigarettes, etc.

Daily meals should be fractional: 5-6 meals, in small portions.

You definitely need to bring your weight back to normal and include at least half an hour of exercise in your daily schedule and try to avoid stressful situations.

It is recommended to periodically go to sanatoriums that specialize in such diseases.

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Drugs for treatment

Treatment of the disease with medications is necessary only during periods of exacerbation of the disease. The prescription of a specific medication depends on the results of a comprehensive diagnosis and the specific type of gastritis.

Most often used:

antibacterial drugs to combat Helicobacter pylori;
drinks that stimulate the secretion process (rose hip decoction, medicinal mineral waters, diluted lemon and tomato juices);
anti-inflammatory gels with an enveloping effect (Vicalin, Almagel, Phosphalugel);
medications that prevent motor dysfunction (Trimedat).

Regardless of the specific type of gastritis, the patient needs to undergo a thorough examination by a gastroenterologist 1-2 times a year.

Treatment of atrophic gastritis with low acidity

The difference in the treatment of this type of disease is that the patient is prescribed replacement medications that normalize the process of absorption and digestion (acidin-pepsin, natural gastric juice).

Herbal tea No. 2

To prepare the mixture, you need to take the following components (40 g each):

dried dill;
mint and sage leaves;
angelica and calamus root;
dried herbs St. John's wort, eyebright, immortelle, wormwood.

The herbs are thoroughly mixed and placed in a closed container. Each time take 1 tbsp from there. l., which is poured with 200 ml of boiling water. Leave until completely cooled. Drink 100 ml in the morning and evening, before each meal. The course of therapy is at least 3 months, after which a positive result will appear.

Blueberry remedies

This healthy berry improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and reduces the intensity of painful sensations. It can be used both fresh and frozen. When frozen, the berry does not lose its functions, all vitamins and microelements are preserved. If processed at high temperatures, all beneficial properties will disappear. Therefore, jam is not used for medicinal purposes. They eat blueberries, ground with sugar, but without processing with the help of fire. It is recommended to use this remedy daily instead of sweets.

Benefits of bananas

The fruit has an enveloping property and relieves irritation. Therefore, it is indicated for use in many diseases of the digestive tract. Banana has a soft consistency, so it passes through the inflamed walls of the esophagus, stomach and intestines without damaging them. It can be used in food in any form, at least once a day. Its use is especially effective when painful sensations occur.

Juices for the treatment of gastritis

To restore damaged gastric mucosa, it is useful to regularly consume fresh juices squeezed from certain vegetables or fruits. They help restore normal function of the gastric glands and eliminate the inflammatory process. Mixtures of vegetable and fruit juices have the best effect.

You can squeeze juice from cabbage, fresh tomatoes and lemon and mix in equal proportions. Dilute the resulting mixture in half with boiled water. This composition can be taken in the form of a medicine shortly before meals, or used as a drink for meals.

It is recommended to squeeze potato juice from fresh root vegetables, which should not contain greens. Half a glass of juice is drunk before meals. The taste of such juice is not very pleasant; if you don’t want to consume the juice in its pure form, you can add any fruit or carrot juice. This drink has a pronounced analgesic effect and can replace the drug Almagel in this regard. If the level of acidity in the stomach is increased, potato juice will reduce it to normal levels and allow you to stay healthy for a long time.

In addition to potatoes, you can take juice from carrots, cabbage, and beets.

Juice therapy

Gastroenterologists and nutritionists recommend using juices that have medicinal properties. They contain plant fibers that improve digestive function and eliminate the inflammatory response. The multivitamin composition helps strengthen the immune system and enhance the regeneration of damaged tissues. Therefore, the body can fight the disease on its own.

Some types of juices can harm the stomach, so you should first consult a gastroenterologist.

Juices that reduce acidity:

pomegranate;
apple;
tomato

Juices that increase acidity;

potato;
pumpkin

Juices with neutral pH:

aloe;
salad;
beet.

Often, freshly squeezed juices can harm inflamed stomach walls, so they are not recommended. A canned product will do. You can take several varieties, mixing with each other.

Dill seeds

A decoction prepared from this product is used. It is even recommended for children, because it has good healing properties for inflammation of the stomach. To prepare the product, it is recommended to follow the following recipe:

1 tsp. seeds are placed in a container;
add 200 ml of water, place in a water bath;
Boil for 2-3 minutes after boiling.

The resulting drink must be cooled and strained. Drink it before meals, 2-3 times a day. Therapy can be continued until the painful symptoms disappear.

Cumin seeds

Cumin is added to various dishes to enhance the taste and medicinal effect. The seeds improve appetite, which is often reduced due to illness. In addition to food, recipes for caraway decoctions are also used:

put 2 tbsp. l. in a large container;
add 350 ml of water, boil;
Infuse the product for several hours, then strain.

The treatment course is 30 days, take 250 ml of the product per day. This will eliminate inflammation of the stomach walls and improve local and systemic blood circulation.

Principles of treatment of focal atrophic gastritis

Therapy for a disease with secretory deficiency, firstly, is aimed at reducing chronic inflammation and restoring the glandular apparatus located in the wall of the stomach.

At the center of modern treatment of patients with this disease, the main cause of which is Helicobacter pylori, lies the principle aimed at eliminating this pathogen. This is the so-called eradication therapy.

Initially, the doctor may recommend a three-component first-line treatment regimen consisting of a proton pump inhibitor (omez, rabeprazole, Nexium) or H2-histamine receptor antagonists (ranitidine, roxatidine, famotidine, cimetidine), as well as two special antibiotics.

Flax seeds

Most often used for inflammatory pathologies of the stomach. The seeds envelop the walls of the mucous membrane, relieve inflammation, and promote the regeneration of damaged tissues. To prepare the product you will need:

take a deep thermos, pour 1 tbsp. l. seeds;
add 300 ml of boiling water;
leave with the lid closed for 3 hours;
mix, strain.

To achieve the desired effect, the decoction must be taken correctly: 1 tbsp. l. before meals, 5 times a day. You should drink the solution even before a snack. This contributes to the smooth passage of food through the gastrointestinal tract and the absence of exacerbation of inflammation. The course of therapy is 3-4 weeks. If necessary, the attending physician can extend it. In a similar way, you can prepare other seeds that have an enveloping effect, for example, oats.

Seed oil is no less effective. Recipe:

Place 100 g of seeds into a container;
add 100 ml of boiled vegetable oil (it should not be deodorized);
mix thoroughly and leave for 10-14 days in the refrigerator.

To treat atrophic gastritis, oil should be consumed 1 tbsp. l. in the morning and in the evening.

Kinds

The specific type of disease depends on the location of the inflammation and the nature of the damage to the mucous membrane.

Atrophic gastritis can take several forms.

Acute form

Active gastritis in its symptoms and course of the disease is very similar to superficial inflammation of the stomach. There is swelling, penetration of leukocytes into tissues, congestion of the walls of blood vessels, the process of erosion of the walls of the stomach and destruction of the epithelium.

Often develops under the influence of harmful chemicals entering the body. The influence of a strong pathogen leads to intoxication, cardiac and respiratory arrest. There are many known cases of patient death.

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Chronic form

Inactive gastritis is accompanied by gradual cell atrophy, under the influence of which the process of changes in the absorption, motor and secretory functions of the stomach occurs.

Involvement in the pathogenesis of neighboring organs, such as the esophagus, duodenum, pancreas and endocrine glands and liver, is often observed.

The consequence of intoxication is damage to the nervous system and changes in the process of hematopoiesis.

The symptoms are similar to gastritis with low acidity.

Focal form

The appearance of focal pathologies on the walls of the stomach is often accompanied by increased acidity. The symptoms are practically indistinguishable from ordinary gastritis, and the only difference is that increased secretion of hydrochloric acid is observed in the affected areas.

The focal form is manifested by the body’s refusal to accept fatty meat, dairy products and eggs, after eating which heartburn, nausea and vomiting begin.

Moderate form

Mild damage to the stomach can only be detected by histological examination of the cells. Symptoms are characterized by slight discomfort in the epigastrium after eating a heavy meal. Pain is rare.

There are also superficial, antral and diffuse forms, which are an early harbinger of gastric atrophy.

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Sea buckthorn berries

Sea buckthorn berries effectively help with inflammation, erosion or ulcers of the stomach walls. If the patient experiences atrophy, the berries help eliminate this process, as they normalize local blood circulation. The fruit contains many vitamins and microelements that enhance the metabolic process and tissue regeneration.

Fresh or grated berries along with sugar and honey are useful in therapy. A good method is to use pharmaceutical oil before each meal, as it lubricates the walls of the stomach and normalizes the digestion process.

Another 1 recipe: combine 100 ml of cow's milk and 2 tsp. sea buckthorn oil. Drink between meals. The course of therapy is 30-40 days.

Aloe Recipes

Treatment methods for gastritis include the use of aloe-based decoctions and infusions. The plant has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, regenerative effects. Before treating pathology with aloe, the leaves are placed in a bag and kept in the refrigerator for several days. This allows you to improve beneficial properties.

Recipe:

take the aloe out of the refrigerator, put it in a blender and grind it finely;
add 3 tbsp. l. honey, mix thoroughly;
put in a jar and put in the refrigerator.

Honey is added because the plant has a bitter taste. The resulting mixture is consumed during breakfast, 1 tbsp. l. The product has an antistatic effect and helps fight Helicobacter pylori, which often causes gastritis and ulcers.

Treatment with folk remedies

This disease has always been one of the most common on the planet. Traditional healers offer dozens of options on how to relieve symptoms and alleviate gastritis.

The acid balance of the stomach can be restored by rinsing your mouth daily with a mixture of warm water and a spoon of table salt.

Massage of the abdomen, cervical vertebrae and spine will help ease the course of the disease. The specific type of massage depends on the acidity of the stomach.

You can apply clay and honey-flour compresses to the abdomen in the area of the affected stomach.

It is recommended to take baths with sage, and the water temperature should be equal to the patient’s body temperature.

Tinctures for gastritis

An excellent remedy for improving gastric secretion, restoring appetite and combating indigestion is calamus tincture.

To prepare it, just mix 15 grams of crushed calamus roots with a liter of cognac and leave to infuse in the sun for six weeks.

Then strain through cheesecloth, add 100 g of honey and leave the resulting tincture for another month.

Take a teaspoon twice a day before meals.

Herbal infusions

There are dozens of herbs that help normalize acidity levels and help treat the disease.

In the case of atrophic gastritis, you will need marigolds, St. John's wort and shepherd's purse. Pour a tablespoon of each plant into a thermos, pour a liter of boiling water, add 5 tablespoons of honey, and let the mixture brew for 24 hours.

Take a glass one hour before breakfast and lunch. It is ideal if the patient completely refuses dinner or makes the evening meal as light as possible.

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Infusions, decoctions and jelly for gastritis

Treatment of gastritis involves drinking plenty of fluids, including:

chamomile infusion, soothing lesions on the mucous membrane. It is enough to pour two tablespoons of dried chamomile into a liter thermos, add boiling water and honey to improve the taste;
Rosehip decoction containing a large amount of trace elements and vitamins. Boil two tablespoons of the leaves and berries of the plant with 0.5 liters of water and cook for 10 minutes. Consume between meals 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment is 4-6 weeks;
Jelly perfectly envelops the walls of the stomach. The only rule is that the jelly should not be too sweet or sour, otherwise you can choose any permitted berries.

Healthy juices

Juices must be natural and in no case the ones sold in cardboard boxes in stores:

mix 50 ml. cabbage and beet juice with 100 ml. water and drink 2 times a day before meals;
take 25 ml. carrot and potato juice, add 50 ml. beet juice and dilute the drink with 100 ml. water.

The course of treatment with juices should continue continuously until complete recovery.

Delicious treatment for gastritis

Treatment can be enjoyable, as evidenced by the following products:

blueberries, which effectively fight Helicobacter pylori, stop constipation and reduce pain during colic;
bananas, which reduce inflammation and effectively coat the stomach;
dill seeds, which are recommended even for small children;
cumin, which can be added to dishes as a seasoning.

A complete cure for the disease depends not only on doctors, but also on the person himself and how he can rebuild his habits and lifestyle.

Gastritis is a very unpleasant disease, but with the right approach to treatment, you can gradually minimize its effect on the stomach.

Rosehip decoction

Rose hips have a healing effect. They supply the body with vitamin C, which improves the function of the immune system. The production of gastric juice is stimulated and the quality of digestion is improved. There are various cooking methods, but this folk method is most often used:

fruits and leaves are mixed together in equal proportions (you can take fresh ones, but first crush them);
2 tbsp. l. the mixture is poured with 350 ml of water;
put on fire, bring to a boil, cook over low heat for 7-8 minutes;
remove from heat, cool, strain.

The drink is consumed in an amount of 200 ml per day instead of tea. You can add a small amount of honey to sweeten.

In addition to improving gastrointestinal function, rose hips have a diuretic effect. This may be a contraindication for inflammatory kidney diseases, urolithiasis, and impaired water-electrolyte metabolism. Therefore, consult a gastroenterologist first.

Phytotherapy

With the help of a number of herbal decoctions, it is possible to eliminate the clinical signs of severe inflammation in the stomach. In particular, you can prepare a useful composition for herbal treatment.

Herbal recipe 1

To prepare a herbal decoction, you will need crushed medicinal herbs in the following proportions: chamomile 20 grams, elderberry the same amount, peppermint and lemon balm leaves 15 grams each, fennel and cordifolia flowers 10 grams each.

Mix the resulting herbal composition of crushed and dried components thoroughly and pour a spoonful of this mixture into a glass container. Pour 200 grams of boiling water over it and put on low heat for 10 minutes. Use the resulting composition 100 grams three times a day. After eating, an hour must pass before you are allowed to drink the decoction.

Recipe 2

A phytotherapeutic recipe is no less effective:

Take chamomile, mint, St. John's wort and plantain leaves in equal quantities.
Grind the herb well and pour boiling water over it.
The decoction will need to steep for one hour.
Drink a quarter glass several times a day.

The course of taking the decoction lasts at least a month.

Recipe 3

A new effective medicinal collection for the treatment of atrophic gastritis.

Take 2 or 3 herbs in any combination from the list: burdock herb, plantain leaf, wormwood herb.
Grind and pour boiling water. It is permissible to leave the composition in a thermos overnight. Drink the resulting decoction the day before, and prepare a new portion of the medicine the next day.

All the described medicinal plants have a pronounced anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effect, normalize appetite and promote the regeneration of damaged epithelium.

Recipe with parsley roots

Such a well-known herb as parsley has a whole list of useful qualities and properties and can be successfully used in the treatment of various ailments. It is necessary to dig up the fresh roots of this plant, thoroughly wash and dry them, and then chop them. The resulting mass will require three tablespoons. Pour the mixture into a full glass of boiling water and leave it to stand overnight. The infusion should be taken one tablespoon before meals.