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Heartburn: how to fix it?
Plants and herbs to fight heartburn
Different plants and herbs can help reduce the pain associated with gastroesophageal reflux like licorice, turmeric or marshmallow.
Licorice
Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin with therapeutic effects. The effectiveness of this plant in the treatment of digestive disorders and stomach ulcers has been demonstrated by scientific research.1-2 .
Dosage:
- Dried roots: 5 g to 15 g per day, 3 times a day, to be taken after each meal in the form of powder, infusion or decoction (from 2 g to 5 g in 150 ml of water).
- Total liquid extract 1g / ml: from 2 ml to 4 ml, 3 times a day, after meals.
- Total dry extract 6g / g: from 330 mg to 800 mg, 3 times a day, after meals.
- Deglycyrrhizin-DGL extract: this extract, from which glycyrrhizin has been removed, is mainly used to treat gastric or duodenal ulcers as well as intestinal inflammation. Chew from 1 to 2 tablets, 3 times a day, 20 minutes before meals. In the event of an acute attack of a stomach ulcer or duodenum, take 2 to 4 tablets, 3 times a day, 20 minutes before meals.
Turmeric
Turmeric also helps fight digestive disorders. Certain substances present in turmeric, curcuminoids, have a strong antioxidant action. It is from these antioxidants that the benefits attributed to turmeric come from.
Dosage:
- Powdered dried rhizome. Take 1,5 g to 3 g (½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon) per day, which corresponds to approximately 60 mg to 200 mg of curcuminoids.
- Infusion. Infuse 1 g to 1,5 g of rhizome powder in 150 ml of boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink 2 cups a day.
- Fluid extract: Take 1,5 ml to 3 ml per day.
- Tincture: Take 10 ml per day.
Marshmallow
Known for its softening properties that help treat different types of inflammation and irritation, marshmallow is a plant with a high content of pectin and mucilage. These compounds help to relieve the lining of the digestive system by protecting the tissues from acidity.
Dosage:
- Consume a cup of boiled water (200ml) containing 2g of dried marshmallow root.
Sources
Melzer J, Rosch W, et al. Meta-analysis: phytotherapy of functional dyspepsia with the herbal drug preparation STW 5 (Iberogast). Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Dec;20(11-12):1279-87. van Marle J, Aarsen PN, et al. Deglycyrrhizinised liquorice (DGL) and the renewal of rat stomach epithelium.Eur J Pharmacol 1981 Jun 19;72(2-3):219-25.