Get Relief from Acidity with these 10 Amazing Home Remedies

Acidity could be a reason for the long gap between meals, empty stomach or excessive intake of tea, coffee, smoking or alcohol. Acidity occurs when there is excess secretion of acids in the gastric glands of the stomach, producing gas, bad breath, stomach ache and other symptoms which is normally triggered when we eat a heavy meal or spicy foods.

Here described simple ingredients available in your kitchen that can be used to get relief from stomach acidity.

1. Fennel (Saunf)

Fennel tea is considered very useful to help indigestion and bloating because of the oils found in these seeds. It helps the digestive tract be healthy and happy. You can also “chew saunf after meals, to prevent acidity.

2. Basil Leaves (Tulsi)

The carminative properties of basil leaves can give you instant relief from acidity. At the first sign of gas, eat 4-5 basil leaves or boil few basil leaves in a cup of water and let it simmer for a few minutes. Sip on it frequently.

3. Mint Leaves (Pudina)

Pudina helps lower the acid content of the stomach and improves digestion. It has a cooling effect which helps reduce the pain and burning associated with acid reflux. Chop some mint leaves, add them to a pot of boiling water and drink this water after it cools. You could also try mint leave to calm indigestion.

4. Buttermilk (Chaach)

Whenever you get acidity after eating a heavy or spicy meal, skip the antacid and drink a glass of buttermilk (chaach) instead. Buttermilk contains lactic acid that normalizes acidity in the stomach. Sprinkle a dash of black pepper or 1 tbsp of ground coriander leaves for best results.

5. Cardamom (Elaichi) 

Elaichi is known to stimulate digestion and relieve stomach spasms. It also soothes the inner lining of the stomach helping it ward off the effects of excess acid produced in the stomach. To relieve acidity crush two pods of cardamom (with or without the skin), boil the powder in water and drink the cooled juice for instant relief.

6. Ginger (Adrak)

Ginger has excellent digestive and anti-inflammatory properties. To help neutralize stomach acids, chew a slice of fresh ginger, or have a spoonful of ginger juice two-three times a day, or steep fresh ginger in a cup of boiling water and drink up.

7. Cinnamon (Daalchini)

Cinnamon works as a natural antacid and can settle your stomach, by improving digestion and absorption. For relief, drink cinnamon tea to heal infections in the gastrointestinal tract.

8. Cumin Seeds (Jeera)

Cumin seeds work as a great acid neutralizer, aid digestion and relieve stomach pain. Slightly crush some roasted cumin seeds, stir it into a glass of water or steep 1 tbsp of cumin seeds in a cup of boiled water and drink it after every meal.

9. Cloves (Laung)

Cloves are carminative in nature, thus preventing the formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract. Add cloves while cooking foods like kidney beans or black gram that tend to cause flatulence. You can even eat crushed cloves and cardamom (mixed in equal amounts) to treat acidity, and get rid of bad breath.

10. Jaggery (Gur)

Jaggery has the high magnesium content, It aids digestion and makes your digestive system more alkaline in nature, thus reducing stomach acidity. Suck on a small piece of gur after a meal, and reap the benefits. Since jaggery also helps maintain normal body temperature, cooling the stomach also it helps to boost intestinal strength.

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