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The home treatment for gastritis or only stomach pain should include an easily digestible diet, in addition to teas, juices and vitamins that help to satisfy hunger, without causing stomach pain.
It is important to drink water several times a day and pieces of bread or crackers until you feel better, but if the pain remains for more than 3 days, the pain increases or there is blood vomiting, you should go to the doctor to start proper treatment, which may include the use of medications.
See all the important food tips for gastritis cases.
1. Aroma tea for gastritis
Aroeira has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, purifying and antacid properties that are effective against gastritis and ulcers by decreasing stomach acidity and helping to fight H. Pylori, according to scientific research, this home remedy is as effective as Omeprazole, most used drugs against gastritis in Brazil.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pieces of mastic peel
- 1 liter of water
Preparation mode
Boil the ingredients for about 10 minutes, let it warm, strain and drink this tea several times a day, as a substitute for water.
2. Chard tea for gastritis
Swiss chard tea is an excellent home remedy for gastritis because it is a very nutritious vegetable, which in addition to reducing gastritis symptoms, eliminates toxins from the blood.
Ingredients
- 50 g of chard leaves
- 1 liter of water
Preparation mode
To prepare this home remedy just add the chard leaves in a pan with water and boil for approximately 10 minutes. After the specified time, wait for the tea to warm up and drink 3 times a day.
3. Herbal tea for gastritis
A great homemade solution to calm the pain caused by gastritis is an infusion of herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 handful of espinheira-santa
- 1 handful of nasturtium
- 1 piece of barbatimão
- 500 ml of water
Preparation mode
Put all the ingredients in a pan and boil everything for 5 minutes. Take 1 cup of this cold tea, 3 to 4 times a day, divided into small doses, between meals.
4. Papaya smoothie with banana for gastritis
The papaya and banana vitamin prepared with skim milk or plain yogurt is a great snack option because it fills the stomach without causing any irritation.
Ingredients
- 1 papaya
- 1 glass of skim milk or 1 plain yogurt
- 1 medium banana
- Honey to taste
Preparation mode
Beat all the ingredients in a blender and then drink at least once a day, preferably for breakfast or snacks.
How to cure gastritis faster
To complement this homemade treatment, we suggest an adequate diet, regular physical exercise, avoid stress, do not smoke and do not drink alcohol, giving preference to the consumption of foods cooked in water and salt and with little fat. Coffee and other stimulating drinks should also be avoided.
Does lemon cure gastritis?
Although it is popularly believed that lemon can cure gastritis, this still lacks scientific proof. But, according to popular wisdom, just take the pure juice of 1 lemon every day, 30 minutes before having breakfast in the morning, because the pure lemon can neutralize the acidity of the stomach, thus reducing the symptoms of gastritis.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team