10 Effective Home Remedies for Acidity

Acidity is a common condition and can strike at any time, anywhere. It is characterized by discomfort or heartburn near the chest and can cause significant distress. The symptoms of acid reflux include bloating, sour feeling in the food passage, flatulence, etc.
If you suffer from this condition very often, here are some simple yet effective home remedies that will help:

1) Tulsi

Chewing on five to six tulsi leaves when you suffer from acidity is a great way to beat the discomfort relating to acidity. Tulsi leaves help to stimulate your stomach to produce more mucus and also has anti-ulcer properties and reduces the effect of gastric acids.

2) Bananas

It is recommended to have a ripe banana as it will provide you some relief from acidic problems, as it is a rich source of Potassium. One can also eat an overripe banana to beat a bad bout of acidity, as they too tend to contain more potassium.

3)Jeera

It has properties that stimulate the production of saliva which helps in better digestion, improves metabolism and relieves gas and other gastric troubles. Chew a few seeds of Jeera to relieve acidity or boil it in water and drink the solution when it has cooled down to room temperature.

4) Cold milk

The abundance of calcium content in milk helps prevent acid build-up and absorbs the excess acid produced, thereby reducing the symptoms of acidity. It also provides instant relief from the burning sensation one feels during acid reflux due to the fact that it is cold. But while drinking it, don’t mix any additives like sugar.

5) Cloves

In case you’re suffering from acidity, bite a clove once so that the juice is released and then keep it in your mouth. The slowly released juice will immediately lower acid reflux and will give you some relief. Clove contains calmative properties and helps in improving peristalsis which is basically the movement of food down the stomach.

Location: Alappuzha, Kerala, India

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