Home Remedies for Acidity

When there is excess production of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach, it results in the condition known as acidity. Eating rich, spicy foods or having eaten too quickly when feeling stressed or rushed usually causes heart burn and acidity.

In lubricants, acidity denotes the presence of acid-type constituents whose concentration is usually defined in terms of total acid number. The constituents vary in nature and may or may not markedly influence the behavior of the lubricant.

Acidity Diet

Avoid pickles, vinegar, fried foods, hot spicy foods, chocolate, pastries, and raw salad vegetables like onion, radish, cabbage, and peppers. Cut down on alcohol since it increases stomach acidity, strong coffee and tea can cause irritation and fizzy drinks can produce wind.

Home remedies for Acidity

• For a lot of stomach acid mix about 150 ml of pure lime juice, not from concentrate, with about 4 tablespoons of honey and a litre of water. Drink about a quarter litre in the morning and again in the evening. Lime and honey are 2 of the strongest natural antibacterials.
• Take one piece of Clove and suck on it slowly. This will give you relief from acidity and also help in reducing the onslaught of diseases arising out of acidity.
• A decoction of sandal (chandan) consumed thrice a day also proves to be beneficial.
• Eating water melon, banana and cucumber reduces the acidity.
• Take a tiny piece of jaggery every hour. Just keep it in the mouth and slowly suck it till acidity subsides.
• Bitter gourd(karela) is another excellent aid to dispel acidity.
• A glass of plain milk gives good relief during the pain.
• Cut a lemon into thin strips and dip in salt. Eat before meals to prevent heartburn.
• 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.