Home remedy for stomach ulcer in Ghana….best herbal medicine for stomach ulcer in ghana.
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Stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer is a break or injury or wound in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. It is also know as peptic ulcer disease. In Ghana , stomach ulcer is primary causes by a bacteria called helicobacter pylori and the abuse of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like diclofenac, peroxicam, aspirin, ibuprofen etc which many of us take for body pains. It is also a common practice to see many Chemists shops mix painkillers with steroids like prednisolone for body aches….No wonder peptic ulcer is on the rise in Ghana. A doctor working for www.nimedhealth.com.ng once wrote about the alarming rate of stomach ulcer in Ghana.
Symptoms of stomach ulcer
📌Burning stomach pain.
📌Feeling of fullness, bloating or belching.
📌Fatty food intolerance.
📌Heartburn.
📌Nausea.
Less often, ulcers may cause severe signs or symptoms such as:
📌Vomiting or vomiting blood — which may appear red or black.
📌Dark blood in stools, or stools that are black or tarry.
📌Trouble breathing.
📌Feeling faint.
📌Nausea or vomiting
📌Unexplained weight loss and anemia
📌Appetite changes.
Things to avoid include:
📌 Ahigh-salt diet
📌 A high-fat diet
📌 Alcohol, or spirits
📌 Red meat
📌 Ginger
📌 Pineapple
📌 Dairy products (milk)
📌 Fried/spicy food
📌 Hot pepper food
📌 Citrus fruits
📌 Carbonated beverages
Medications and diet are the most common ways of treating ulcer or gastritis. And treatment for each type focuses on the cause of the situation. In Ghana, there are some home remedies for peptic ulcer that you need to know.
Home Remedies
1. Honey
2. Garlic.
3. Coconut milk
4. Unripe plantain
5. Yogurt.
6 . Ripe banana
7. Cabbage
8. Cayenne pepper
9. Fenugreek
Home remedy for stomach ulcer in Ghana..
Apart from seeing a doctor which www.nimedhealth.com.ng highly recommends, there are some things you can do at home to help you relief the pain of ulcer and even help you achieve cure if your stomach ulcer. You have a role to play in the management if your stomach ulcer disease you know….
Every Ghanaian and infact Nigerians can try out these home remedies for their stomach ulcer. It is safe.
1-CABBAGE
Cabbage is a great remedy for stomach ulcers. It contains lactic acid, cabbage helps produce an amino acid that stimulates blood flow to the lining of the stomach. This helps to strengthen the lining of the stomach and heal the ulcer.
In addition, cabbage contains a good amount of vitamin C, which is particularly beneficial for patients with H. pylori infections. In addition, experiments show that fresh carrot juice contains anti-peptic ulcer factor – (vitamin U).
Cut half a head of raw cabbage and two carrots into small pieces and put them in a blender to extract the juice. Drink half a cup of this juice before each meal and at bedtime.
Repeat daily for a few weeks. Make sure to use fresh juice every time.
2-BANANA
For the treatment of stomach ulcer, bananas are very effective. There are certain antibacterial compounds in bananas that inhibit the growth of ulcer caused by H. pylori. Bananas also protect the system by lowering the acidity of gastric juices. This helps reduce inflammation and also strengthens the lining of the stomach.
To treat an ulcer, eat at least three ripe bananas a day. Otherwise, peel two or three bananas and cut them into thin slices. Put the slices in the sun until they get dry. Grind the dried banana pieces into a fine powder. Mix two tablespoons of this powder and one tablespoon of honey. Take this mixture three times a day for about a week.
3-CAYENNE PEPPER
Surprisingly, cayenne pepper is another very effective remedy for treating stomach ulcers. According to a study published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, the capsaicin present in cayenne pepper inhibits the secretion of stomach acid, stimulates the production of alkali, and stimulates the secretions of gastric mucus and the blood circulation of the mucous membrane. , thus preventing ulcers.
Mix an eighth of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a glass of lukewarm water. Drink twice a day for the first two or three days. Gradually increase the amount of cayenne pepper to a quarter teaspoon twice a day for the rest of the week.
Otherwise, take cayenne capsules that you can buy at health food stores. Take three capsules per day immediately after meals for a week.
You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper to soups, meats and the like.
4-COCONUT
Coconut is very good for people with stomach ulcers because of its antibacterial qualities. It kills the bacteria that cause ulcers. Additionally, coconut milk and coconut water have anti-ulcer properties.
Drink a few cups of fresh coconut milk or coconut water every day. Also, eat the kernel of the coconut. Follow this treatment for at least a week to get positive results.
Otherwise, take a tablespoon of coconut oil in the morning and another in the evening for a week. Since coconut oil is mainly composed of medium chain fatty acids, it can be easily digested.
5-FENUGREEK
Fenugreek is known for its powerful healing properties and health benefits. You can use it to treat stomach ulcers too. Rich in a mucilaginous compound, fenugreek protects the lining of the stomach by covering it like mucus, thus facilitating the healing process.
Boil a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in two cups of water. Filter and drink after adding a little honey. Alternatively, you can boil a cup of fenugreek leaves, add some honey, and eat it twice a day.
6 –HONEY
Raw honey has powerful healing properties that help a lot in the treatment of stomach ulcers. An enzyme called glucose oxidase in honey produces hydrogen peroxide, which in turn destroys harmful bacteria that cause ulcers. Plus, it soothes and reduces inflammation of the stomach lining.
Take two tablespoons of raw honey daily, early in the morning on an empty stomach. It will help cleanse the intestine, strengthen the stomach lining, prevent and treat stomach ulcers.
7-GARLIC
Garlic also helps treat stomach ulcers. Studies conducted in the United States have found that the antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of garlic can keep the levels of the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) under control.
Just take two to three crushed garlic cloves, followed by a glass of water during the day. Do this on a daily basis to relieve inflammation in the stomach and prevent stomach ulcers.
8-UNRIPE PAWPAW
Wash an unripe pawpaw, cut into slice, as tiny as cubes of sugar, remove the seeds. Then soak in a coverable container with water for 72 hours ( 3 days). Drink a glass cup first thing in the morning for 21 days.
Sources:
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