Abdominal pain can be caused by a number of serious diseases, not least of which are gastritis, ulcers and pancreatitis. Folk remedies for stomach illness show quite good results, but they must be used carefully.
Many herbs and other natural ingredients for the treatment of intestinal diseases have a number of contraindications and can cause serious side effects. Therefore, in order for the therapy to give only positive results, first of all, the patient should make sure that the possibility of allergic reactions is completely excluded. How to treat the stomach with folk remedies?
Treatment methods for the digestive system
Very often, when we take medications, we become dependent on them. This entails both a financial burden and side effects of medications on other organs in the body.
In order for abdominal pain to stop and no longer bother the patient, it is necessary to consider all the most effective methods of treating diseases of the digestive system. You can get rid of many diseases without pills and doctors, using alternative medicine methods.
Traditional ways to get rid of gastritis
To eliminate the dangerous and unpleasant symptoms of this disease, you can resort to the use of the following medicines of natural origin.
Vegetable oils for gastritis
In order to get rid of stomach pain with the help of this medicine, you need to drink 200-400 ml of still water in the morning on an empty stomach.
Wait 7 minutes, then take 30-50 g of olive oil. After a few days, this product can be replaced with another, the main thing is that it is of plant origin. It is important to know that olive oil has a powerful choleretic effect, which results in a laxative effect. In order not to cause severe diarrhea, it is necessary to take this remedy for the treatment of gastritis only in accordance with the above dosage. The duration of therapy is 14 days, but to consolidate the results, you need to drink vegetable oils for several more months.
Honey with cow's milk to treat stomach pain
Another effective way to relieve severe stomach pain is a milk-honey mixture.
For 2 glasses of warm milk, it is enough to take 4 tbsp. l. fresh or melted flower honey. Drink during the day. In addition to the main treatment, it is necessary to adhere to a diet that excludes spicy, salty, fried, smoked foods, strong tea and coffee. Duration of therapy is up to 2 months. During this period of time, you can eliminate not only stomach pain, but also completely get rid of the symptoms of gastritis.
It is important to know that if a patient has an allergic reaction to one or both ingredients, then this treatment should be excluded completely in order to prevent the development of serious health consequences.
Do not indulge in evening snacks, as this may reduce the effectiveness of therapy.
Cabbage juice for treating the stomach with folk remedies
This remedy has a positive effect on the intestines and helps relieve discomfort in the stomach.
However, it is not recommended for use in cases of high acidity, since cabbage juice contains many natural acids. To prepare the medicine, you need to finely grind the leaves of this vegetable in a blender or food processor and squeeze the juice into a mug. The liquid should be warmed slightly before use. Take half a glass before meals, immediately after squeezing, 2 times a day.
During the procedure, the patient may experience a feeling of nausea. In this case, you need to drink the medicine no earlier than 4 hours after the juice has been squeezed out. The product can be stored for no longer than 48 hours, and only in the refrigerator.
Birch bark for stomach pain
This remedy for stomach pain due to gastritis is advisable to use for heartburn.
A decoction of birch bark reduces acidity and eliminates abdominal discomfort, but only if it was prepared correctly. The method of preparing this traditional medicine is very simple. Chop the bark and place in a saucepan; fill with water at 60 degrees temperature. Let the mixture brew, then filter.
Drink the decoction 3 times a day before meals. After this, after about a quarter of an hour, you need to drink a spoonful of butter, which should first be melted. The course of treatment with this folk remedy is 20-25 days.
If during therapy the patient develops intense stomach pain, belching, discomfort and heaviness, then along with a decoction of birch bark it will be useful to take an infusion prepared from the herb celandine.
Stomach cleansing
Cleansing the stomach is necessary in the presence of chronic diseases, in case of poor health and dyspeptic disorders (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, frequent constipation, especially in older people), in case of numerous skin rashes and in case of poisoning of the body with symptoms of intoxication. The following remedies will help to effectively cleanse the stomach:
- Flaxseed oil - drink 1 tbsp. l. every morning (only on an empty stomach). Duration of therapy: 2 weeks. In this case, flaxseed oil can be replaced with olive or sunflower oil (unrefined).
- Mineral water - in the morning on an empty stomach, drink 2 glasses of still mineral water (or just warm boiled water). Cleansing course: 3-4 weeks.
If nausea and deterioration in health occur after taking oils, the procedure should be stopped and consult a doctor.
How to get rid of pain in the abdomen due to an ulcer
Traditional medicine is widely used to treat peptic ulcers, especially if it is accompanied by increased stomach acidity. The most famous and effective are such recipes.
Decoction of plantain
It is necessary to pour 30-40 g of dry leaves of this plant with 200 ml of boiling water and let it brew.
Squeeze out the cake and throw it away, and drink the finished medicine 2-3 times a day before meals as an ordinary herbal tea. If abdominal pain does not go away, then this folk remedy is not suitable for individual reasons. Honey, oil and walnuts Treatment with this method should be carried out with extreme caution, since honey is a strong allergen. Place all ingredients in an enamel bowl in equal parts.
Place it in the oven, wrap it tightly and bake the mixture at 100 degrees. Stir and let cool. Take 3 times a day before meals.
The course of treatment lasts until complete recovery. This traditional medicine recipe helps relieve abdominal pain, improves bowel function, and also has a positive effect on the pancreas.
Lemon ointment
Squeeze as much juice as possible from 4 large lemons, then mix it with 1 kg of honey and 1 liter of olive oil. Stir the mixture, cover with a lid and place in a cool place. Periodically, the pulp needs to be shaken so that it does not “candied.”
Take the medicine 1 tbsp. l. 3 times throughout the day before meals. The duration of therapy is 30-35 days, and so 3 courses per year until complete recovery.
Peppermint for stomach treatment
Treatment of stomach ulcers and gastritis using traditional methods can be carried out through the use of peppermint decoction. It helps relieve pain, relieve heartburn, and improve bowel function. This relieves bloating, normalizes sleep and digestion.
The recipe for this medicine is quite simple. Pour 50 g of dry peppermint leaves into a small bowl, pour 400 ml of boiling water and put on low heat. After boiling for 7 minutes, remove the mixture, cool and squeeze. Throw away the cake, and drink 0.5 cups of the finished tea several times a day.
This folk remedy is prohibited for use in cases of low stomach acidity .
Prevention
Many patients are interested in how quickly the disease goes away. It must be remembered that in the chronic form, you should follow the recommended diet throughout your life and constantly visit a doctor. You need to get rid of bad habits, not smoke and avoid drinking alcohol. It is not always possible to completely cure gastritis with folk remedies. Sometimes long-term use of medications may be required.
It is easier to prevent a disease than to treat it. Prevention consists of examining a gastroenterologist twice a year, and possibly prescribing a control endoscopy. Completely cured gastritis does not show any changes during fibrogastroscopy, and with a previous ulcer it is possible to identify a scar at the site of inflammation.
Cured gastritis requires regular examination and preventive treatment. If you do not follow the diet and doctor's recommendations, the disease may worsen. All folk remedies for gastritis can also be used to prevent the disease. They are taken for a long time; a course of treatment can be taken for a month twice a year to prevent exacerbations in spring and autumn.
Inflammation of the gastric mucosa, popularly known as gastritis, is a fairly common disease in our time. Up to 9/10 of the world's population will experience this disease at least once during their lives. The majority of older people suffer from gastritis in various forms. Also, a chronic disease can, over time, provoke the appearance of other stomach diseases: ulcers, cancer.
Traditional recipes for the treatment of pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the pancreas. In this case, the patient feels severe pressing pain in the abdomen, nausea and discomfort.
To get rid of them, you can resort to traditional therapeutic methods, in particular this applies to medicinal plants. The following herbs are of great benefit for problems with the pancreas and intestines:
- Marigolds, or calendula.
- Field chamomile.
- Peppermint.
- Common plantain.
- Corn silk.
You can brew them separately and take half a glass 2-3 times throughout the day, or prepare a decoction of all the plants at once, taking them in equal proportions.
8 tbsp. l. pour 1.6 liters of boiling water over the herbal mixture, place in an enamel saucepan on the fire and boil for 5-7 minutes.
When the broth is infused, the cake should be squeezed out, and the liquid should be additionally filtered through a tea sieve or thick gauze. Take a quarter glass of the product 2-3 times a day, after diluting it with a small amount of boiled warm water.
This folk recipe, used for diseases of the pancreas, helps relieve pain in the abdominal area and relieve the inflammatory process, due to which the result of its use will be noticeable after 1-2 doses.
You can store the medicine in the refrigerator, but not longer than 5 days. After this time, a fresh infusion should be prepared.
Flaxseeds in the treatment of pancreatitis
Quite often, flax seed is used to treat gastritis or pancreatitis at home.
A decoction prepared from it has an enveloping effect, has a positive effect on the stomach and pancreas, and helps get rid of abdominal pain. Its taste is quite specific, but for the sake of curing the disease, even if it has become chronic, you can come to terms with this nuance. To prepare a decoction of flax seeds, you need to pour 2 tablespoons of the raw material with 400 ml of water, put the vessel on the fire and boil. Take 1 cup of coffee every 2 hours until complete recovery.
Stomach drops for pain in the treatment of the stomach with folk remedies
You can also relieve abdominal pain without medication using stomach drops. They are based exclusively on extracts of medicinal plants and medical alcohol, therefore they are absolutely harmless, unless, of course, the patient is allergic. They include:
- wormwood
- peppermint
- belladonna
Take 1 tbsp. l. alcohol tincture for severe stomach pain. This remedy should be used as a regular pain reliever. Therefore, it is not recommended for the treatment of diseases of the digestive system.
There are cases when, after undergoing a course of treatment for gastritis, ulcers or pancreatitis, pain and other symptoms do not go away. This may be a dangerous signal to visit a gastroenterologist . Timely initiation of therapy reduces the risk of developing more severe pathology, which can even lead to death.
Causes of mucosal damage
The gastric mucosa consists of several layers. The top layer of the mucosa, the epithelium, is a loose tissue lining the inner surface of the stomach.
It consists of special proteins and protects the walls of the stomach from self-digestion by pepsins - enzymes of gastric juice.
Pepsins are capable of breaking long protein molecules into short fragments - amino acids, which the body can absorb.
If there is no epithelium, then pepsins will destroy the walls of the stomach in the same way as any piece of meat that enters this organ along with food.
Under the epithelium lies connective tissue, between the fibers of which glands pass, opening into the cavity of the stomach. The glands produce gastric juice.
Anatomically, connective tissue and glands are also included in the gastric mucosa.
It is clear that the integrity and thickness of the epithelium is extremely important for the health of the stomach.
When the epithelium is thinned or damaged, the mucous membrane ceases to cope with its functions, which leads to the appearance of unpleasant symptoms:
- belching, heartburn;
- nausea and vomiting;
- burning sensation in the stomach, worsening after eating and secretion of gastric juice.
Alcohol and some medications, such as Aspirin, easily “break through” the epithelial barrier. In a healthy and young body, such damage heals within 24 hours.
But the situation changes if the body is weakened, there is inflammation or infection in the gastrointestinal tract, or the metabolism is disturbed.
In this case, the restoration of the epithelium is slow, it gradually becomes thinner, and in some areas disappears altogether.
Then we can talk about mucosal atrophy. Mucosal atrophy is a dangerous pathology that leads to cancer.
Atrophy of the epithelial tissue of the stomach and intestines is caused by:
- Helicobacter pylori infection;
- uncontrolled use of medications, especially antibiotics;
- excessive consumption of alcohol and unhealthy food;
- nervous experiences;
- deficiency of B vitamins;
- chronic and acute inflammation of the intestines and other gastrointestinal organs: colitis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis.
It is impossible to restore the mucous membrane without eliminating factors that irritate the epithelium. The organ needs to be given rest, and after a little time the mucous membrane will recover.
The process is accelerated by taking medications and dietary supplements, but this can only be done after consultation with a gastroenterologist.
