Treatment of gastritis with herbs

With inflammation of the gastric mucosa, the lion's share of the success of its treatment rests on diet and medications, but not the last in this list is phytoremediation. Each representative of the flora has its own chemical composition, from which depends and the effect on the body, so herbs in gastritis depend on the characteristics and type of disease.

Decoctions for gastritis with hyperacidity

Before you start using herbs, you need to be truly sure of the state of acidity of the stomach, otherwise instead of treatment you can get a serious complication and exacerbation of the disease. Excessive release of digestive secretion and inflammation of the mucosa requires neutralization of hydrochloric acid, protection of the inner wall of the organ by enveloping and tightening the film, thickening of the surface layer and reducing permeability, anti-inflammatory and anesthetic effect. Knowing the problem, it is possible to select herbs with similar characteristics. What are these plants? There are quite a few of them, the list includes aloe, yarrow, St. John's wort, linden, mint, licorice. The most popular recipes for herbal decoctions are as follows:

• Chamomile decoction for gastritis is a universal treatment for both chronic and exacerbations of the disease. The largest concentration of useful substances is found in the flower: coumarins, flavonoids, a number of important organic acids, phytosterol, vitamins, tannins, bitters, carotenes, polysaccharide compounds, essential oil. Thanks to them, the plant has antibacterial, analgesic, antispasmodic, sedative action. It is also a mild stimulant of digestive gland secretion.

It is prepared as follows: 4 tablespoons of raw materials pour one and a half cups of boiling water and bring to readiness on a water bath for another 30-40 minutes. After cooling and straining drink 100ml before meals;

• Dill decoction for gastritis - all known aromatic seasoning can help with diseases of the digestive organs due to the valuable composition: vitamins PP, A, C, E, B group; minerals: calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium and others. There are fats, proteins, carbohydrates, phytoncides, bioflavonoids, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. It kills pathogenic gastric microflora, eliminates flatulence, spasms, normalizes digestive processes, has a depressing effect on the secretory glands producing hydrochloric acid.

Most often for the decoction use the seeds of the plant: a dessert spoon is combined with a glass of boiling water, on low heat is kept for 10 minutes, insisted for a while, taken by a tablespoon 4 times a day;

• Rice broth in gastritis - the fiber of the grain creates a kind of protective film on the surface of the mucosa. It has 80% complex carbohydrates, and the starch in its composition removes toxins, toxins and other dangerous substances from the body. At the same time, it can lead to constipation. There are different varieties of rice, but in gastritis it is best to use white purified rice.

Decoction is boiled from two spoons of groats and a glass of water. Take half a glass before meals;

• Potato decoction in gastritis - lowers acidity, promotes healing of wounds and lesions inside the organ. Before boiling, tubers are not cleaned, but well washed in water. More useful properties will be preserved in it if thrown into boiling water, salt is not necessary. After the potatoes are ready, the decoction is poured into a container in which it is stored. Decoction of potatoes with gastritis is drunk on an empty stomach. This recipe is not suitable for patients with diabetes.

Decoctions for atrophic gastritis

This type of gastritis is characterized by the disappearance of the lining cells of the stomach tissues responsible for the secretion of hydrochloric acid. In this case, the mucosa of the organ becomes thin, unable to protect it from the harmful effects of pathogens, absorb and assimilate useful components. Most often this type occurs against the background of low acidity. This is the most dangerous for health, and sometimes even life, a kind of pathology. The purpose of using herbs is to restore the mucosa, stimulate the production of gastric acid. These requests are met by the following decoctions:

• Rosehip decoction for gastritis - contains an abundance of biologically active substances: vitamins E, C, PP, K, B group, phosphorus, manganese, iron, potassium, calcium, glucose, fructose, pectin, carotenes, citric, malic, arachid, linoleic and other acids, flavonoids, oil esters.

When preparing a decoction, it is important to preserve everything useful that is in it. To do this, the berries are crushed, take 2 tbsp. Spoons of fruit per glass of hot water and boil for 5 minutes. Long boiling will reduce the therapeutic effect of the drink. Drink it warm before meals. It will increase acidity, normalize the function of the gastrointestinal tract, accelerate metabolism, healing of mucous membranes, provide the necessary nutrients for life;

• Plantain decoction for gastritis - has antispasmodic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effect. Increases, normalizes and regulates gastric secretion.

After boiling the decoction is brought to readiness on a steam bath for 30 minutes, the necessary proportions - 2 tbsp. Dry or 3 cut fresh leaves per 250ml of water.

Universal herbal decoctions for gastritis

There are medicinal plants that are neutral with respect to the pH of the stomach, but are able to control inflammatory processes of the organ, saturate the necessary components for digestion, strengthen the immune system, restore metabolic functions:

• Oat decoction for gastritis - effective both in chronic disease and in acute periods. Vegetable proteins oat decoction well restore damaged mucosa, strengthen it, remove excess fluid and toxins, avoid the transition of pathology in a more severe stage - ulcer.

Prepare the decoction as follows: washed and dried grains are ground into flour, half a cup of which is stirred in 0.5 liters of water, after boiling for another 40 minutes kept on low heat. Its consistency resembles a kissel. Before use with boiled water, the volume is brought to the initial volume and divided into 3 receptions.

For those who do not want to fumble with grains, you can use flakes of oats, they are known to everyone under the name "Hercules". In addition to porridge in the morning, you can make a decoction, breaking the proportions in the direction of increasing the liquid;

• Flax seed decoction for gastritis - rich in fatty acids, proteins, selenium, fiber, polysaccharides, many vitamins. Flaxseed decoction envelops the inner wall of the stomach, protecting it from coarse food particles, help its digestion, assimilation, evacuation in the subsequent parts of the digestive tract, the removal of toxins and toxins, accelerates cell renewal of the mucosa.

Decoction for the day is made from 3 tablespoons of seeds and 300ml of boiling water. It can be prepared in a thermos, leaving the composition overnight. After infusion, take in warm form 20 minutes before meals three times a day.