Herbal Remedies for Acidity

Acidity is due to the presence and secretion of digestive acids (hydrochloric acid) and juices by the glands in the stomach which causes exasperation of the gastrointestinal casing. This leads to heartburn and blazing pain in the stomach. Acidity may be due to the consumption of rich and spicy food, alcohol consumption, stress, overweight, etc.

• Drink the glass of cold milk for quick relief from heartburn and acidity. This is the foremost, best and most liked remedy.
• Chewing basil leaves is an effective remedy for acidity.
• Bananas and cucumber have a defensive action against acidity.
• Mix together fresh apple cider vinegar with honey in a glass of water and drink it before meals. This reduces acidity.
• Suck jaggery slowly every two hours till acidity subsides.
• Boil 10-15 mint leaves in 1 cup of water. Sip this mint juice slowly after meals.
• Sip chamomile or peppermint tea to soothe heartburn.
• In 1 cup of water boil 1 tsp of Aniseed (Saunf) and leave it overnight. In the morning, strain it and mix 1 tsp of honey. Divide it into three parts and take it 3 times a day. This prevents acidity.
• Avoid garlic, onion, pepper, radish and cabbage.