12 Natural Home Remedies for Acidity

What is ACIDITY?

The stomach normally secretes acid that is essential in the digestive process. This acid helps in breaking down the food during digestion. When there is excess production of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach, it results in the condition known as acidity. Dyspepsia, heartburn and the formation of ulcers are some of the symptoms. It is more common in highly emotional and nervous individuals.

Common Causes of Acidity

• • Consumption of Alcohol
• • Highly spicy foodstuffs
• • Non-vegetarian diets
• • Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Gainsaid)

Here are top the 10 home remedies for acidity.

1-- Fennel  

that saunf [fennel] acts as a coolant for the lining of the stomach helping it heal faster. In fact, this is why saunf is served after meals at restaurants. In case you’ve a sudden bout of acidity, boil a few seeds in water and leave overnight, drink this water when you 

2--Caraway seeds

To 1 ½ liters of water add 1 tsp Caraway seeds (shah jeera). Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Sip while warm. Have the concoction 2-3 times a day for 5-6 days 3-Powder one clove and one cardamom Powder one clove and one cardamom; use the powder as a mouth freshener after every meal. No more

;acidity and no more bad breath   
 
4- Cold milk 

   Cold milk  provides instant relief from the burning sensation one feels during acid reflux.  It is essential that one has this cold and without any additives like sugar. Mix it with a spoon of ghee to make the remedy even more effective.drink cold really cold milk slowly ...sip by sip.sit for few minutes before you lie down.  

5-Tulsi-[Basil leaves] 

It reduces the effect of peptic acids in the stomach thereby preventing excessive acidity. They also reduce gas formation.  Eat five to six basil leaves after your meal to get instant relief. 

6- Banana 

Bananas are  very effective antacids. They coat the inner lining of the stomach and suppress acid secretion, thereby protecting you from stomach ulcers  and acidit   

7-Mint leaves or pudina

These humble leaves has amazing properties that make it just the medicine to treat acidity. It also lowers the acid content of the stomach and improves digestion. Plus its cool effect helps to reduce the pain and burning associated with acid reflux.  If you feel an attack coming on chop some mint leaves, add them to a pot of boiling water and drink this water after it cools 

8-Cucumber

For Acidity or Acid Reflux one of the best remedies is to eat Cucumber. It cools the stomach and cures acidity or reflux almost instantly within a few minutes. It has no side effects whatsoever. 

 9- Buttermilk

Another simple home remedy for acidity is buttermilk. It contains lactic acid that normalizes the acidity in the stomach. You can buy buttermilk or make it yourself.

• Grind half to one teaspoon of fenugreek seeds with a little water to make a paste. Mix it in a glass of buttermilk and consume it.
• Add a tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of buttermilk and let it sit for five minutes before drinking.
• You can drink buttermilk several times a day until you get relief. Mix in a little black pepper or one tablespoon of coriander leaf juice for best results.

10-Aloe vera , A plant usually used to soothe burns, could do the same thing for stomachs

Aloe vera juice reduces inflammation so "it quiets down any inflammation that is in the esophagus as well as the stomach,

11-Cinnamon

Cinnamon’s healing and anti-viral properties can also help you get rid of acidity. Plus, it works as a natural antacid and helps improve digestive health.

Add half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder in a cup of water.Boil it for few minutes.

Drink this cinnamon tea two to three times a day.  

12-Jaggery 

The high amount of potassium in jaggery helps maintain the balance of acids in your stomach. You can buy jaggery at most Indian or Asian ethnic grocery stores. After each meal, suck on a small piece of jaggery until acidity subsides. Because it is made from sugar, this remedy is not suitable for people who have diabetes.

WARNING: No information on this website is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. This home remedies site is intended to be archival in nature. The natural remedies here are submitted by numerous people from around the world, and it is impossible to verify every remedy. As such these home remedies should be used for academic purposes only. Never use any home remedy or other self treatment without being advised to do so by a physician.