13 (Proven) Home Remedies for Heartburn
Home remedies for heartburn, such as ginger tea, melon juice or marshmallow infusion, are a great natural option to relieve symptoms such as a burning sensation in the stomach, bad taste in the mouth, nausea or constant burping.
These remedies contain substances with anti-inflammatory and antacid properties, which help to reduce inflammation, acidity and protect the stomach lining.
Although they cannot replace medical treatment, home remedies are a good option to help control heartburn attacks and can be used to complement the treatment prescribed by your doctor.
Some good home remedy options for heartburn are:
1. Water with baking soda
Sodium bicarbonate, when diluted in water, has an alkalizing effect on the digestive tract, quickly neutralizing stomach acid and temporarily relieving the discomfort of heartburn, and can be used for a maximum of 2 weeks.
Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda;
- 1 glass of water.
Method of preparation:
Mix the ingredients and drink this mixture slowly in small sips.
The use of sodium bicarbonate should not exceed 3 teaspoons per day, and can be used for a maximum of 2 weeks for quick relief from heartburn, as excessive use can cause rebound acidity, which is when the stomach increases acid production because it realizes that acidity has decreased, and thus the discomfort of heartburn can worsen. Understand what the rebound effect is .
2. Ginger tea
Ginger tea contains gingerol, chogaol and zingerone, which are substances with anti-inflammatory and antiemetic properties, which help to relieve inflammation of the esophagus and reduce stomach acidity, reducing the sensation of heartburn and burning in the stomach, making it a good option for a home remedy for heartburn. Learn about other benefits of ginger .
Ingredients:
- 1 cm of ginger root, sliced or grated;
- 1 liter of water.
Method of preparation:
Bring the water to a boil and add the ginger. Let it boil for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the ginger and drink the tea in 3 to 4 divided doses throughout the day, 20 minutes before meals.
Another option for making tea is to replace the root with 1 teaspoon of powdered ginger.
This tea should be avoided by people with active bleeding in the stomach, due to an ulcer, for example, or by people who are using anticoagulant medications, as ginger has anticoagulant properties that can cause or increase the risk of bleeding and hemorrhage.
3. Holy thorn tea
Espinheira-santa tea is a great option for a home remedy for heartburn because it has anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer and digestive properties that protect the gastric mucosa, reduce the production of acid in the stomach and improve indigestion.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of water;
- 1 tablespoon of espinheira-santa.
Method of preparation:
Boil the water and add the espinheira-santa, letting it stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain and drink without sweetening, 2 to 3 times a day.
Espinheira santa should not be used by children under 12 years of age, pregnant women, as it can cause miscarriage, and by breastfeeding women as it reduces breast milk production. In addition, people who are allergic to this plant should not consume this tea.
4. Fennel tea
Fennel tea contains anethole, estragole and camphor in its composition, with antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and digestive action, which help to relieve stomach inflammation, reducing the burning sensation in the throat, and helps to empty the stomach, being an excellent option for a home remedy to reduce heartburn attacks.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds;
- 1 cup of boiling water.
Method of preparation:
Add the fennel seeds to the cup of boiling water. Cover and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and drink 2 to 3 cups a day, 20 minutes before meals. Another option for preparing this tea is to use the fennel tea bag. Learn more about other ways to use fennel .
Fennel tea should not be used by pregnant women.
5. Pear juice
Pear juice is rich in anti-inflammatory substances, such as flavonoids, which help fight stomach inflammation, in addition to being a juice rich in fiber and water that improve digestive health, help dilute stomach acid and relieve the discomfort and burning caused by heartburn.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe pears;
- 3 drops of lemon;
- 250 mL of water.
Method of preparation:
Blend the ingredients in a blender until you get a smooth mixture. Add the lemon drops so that the juice does not darken. Drink the juice twice a day, or when symptoms of heartburn or burning in the stomach appear.
6. Apple cider vinegar
Although apple cider vinegar is acidic, it can help balance the pH of the stomach and improve heartburn, the burning sensation in the stomach, and the formation of gas in the stomach that causes people to burp more often. This is because the acids present in apple cider vinegar help to correct excessive stomach acidity, which allows for greater control and regulation of acidity.
Ingredients:
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar;
- 1 glass of water.
Method of preparation:
Add the apple cider vinegar to the glass of water and mix. Drink 20 minutes before breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is important to rinse your mouth with water immediately after drinking the apple cider vinegar solution to prevent tooth enamel erosion and brush your teeth 30 minutes after drinking the apple cider vinegar solution.
7. Licorice tea
Licorice contains glycyrrhizin in its composition, a substance that helps reduce stomach acidity, as well as protecting the stomach lining, and can be very useful as a home remedy for heartburn, gastric ulcers and to relieve the burning sensation in the stomach.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon licorice root;
- 1 cup of boiling water;
- Honey to sweeten to taste.
Method of preparation:
Boil the water and then add the licorice, letting it boil for another 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey, if necessary. Drink this tea up to 2 times a day.
Licorice tea should not be consumed by pregnant or breastfeeding women and by people with heart problems.
8. Aloe juice
Aloe vera, scientifically known as aloe vera , has anti-inflammatory and calming properties that help reduce symptoms of heartburn and burning in the stomach. To obtain this benefit, you must use the watery pulp of the leaf, which is the inner part.
Ingredients:
- 100 g of aloe leaf pulp;
- 1 liter of water;
- Honey to sweeten, if necessary.
Method of preparation:
Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Drink half a glass of the juice only 2 to 3 times a day, as larger amounts of Aloe vera can have the opposite effect and cause stomach irritation.
When preparing aloe juice, it is important to cut the base of the leaf and let the plant stand upright to drain the aloin, a yellow compound present in the leaf that can be toxic in large quantities. Only the white pulp of the leaf should be used.
Aloe vera juice is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Additionally, people taking blood thinners and medications to treat diabetes or high blood pressure should consult a doctor before consuming aloe vera juice.
9. Potato juice
Potato juice is a good option for a home remedy against heartburn, heartburn, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, gastritis and stomach ulcers because it is highly alkaline and acts by neutralizing stomach acidity, in the same way as antacid medications.
Ingredients:
- 1 raw potato.
Method of preparation:
To prepare this juice, you must put a raw potato in a food processor and squeeze the potato to extract its juice. Another option is to blend the potato, strain it and drink the juice. You can drink the freshly prepared raw potato juice every day before breakfast, on an empty stomach.
10. Lettuce tea
Lettuce tea is another good option for a home remedy for heartburn and a burning sensation in the stomach, as it is rich in enzymes that help reduce inflammation of the gastric mucosa, in addition to having a calming effect, reducing the discomfort of heartburn and improving well-being.
Ingredients:
- 30 g of lettuce leaves;
- 500 mL of water.
Method of preparation:
Place the ingredients in a saucepan and boil for about 10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes and strain. Drink 4 cups a day.
11. Marshmallow infusion
Marshmallow infusion, also known as white mallow or marshmallow, should be prepared using the root of the medicinal plant Althaea officinalis . This plant has anti-inflammatory, soothing, calming and protective effects on the stomach, making it another excellent option for a home remedy for heartburn.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon marshmallow root;
- 1 cup of boiling water.
Method of preparation:
Add the marshmallow root to the cup of boiling water and let it sit for 10 minutes. Strain and drink immediately, up to 2 cups a day.
12. Banana juice with honey
Banana juice with honey is a great home remedy for heartburn because bananas are rich in flavonoids, especially leucocyanidin, which increases the thickness of the digestive mucosa and neutralizes stomach acidity, acting as a natural antacid. Honey contains digestive enzymes such as diastase, amylase, invertase and protease that facilitate the digestion of food, reducing the feeling of a heavy stomach and the discomfort of heartburn.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium ripe banana;
- 250 mL of water;
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
Method of preparation:
Blend the ingredients in a blender and drink immediately. Drink the juice once a day, or when heartburn symptoms appear.
13. Melon juice
Melon juice is an excellent home remedy for heartburn because melon is a highly alkaline fruit and rich in magnesium, which is one of the components of antacid medications, which helps to reduce stomach acidity and reduce the burning sensation in the stomach. In addition, melon is rich in fiber that helps with digestive health, promotes intestinal regularity and the growth of healthy intestinal bacteria. See other health benefits of melon .
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of melon.
Method of preparation:
Blend the melon in a blender until you get a smooth mixture. Drink the juice twice a day, or when heartburn symptoms appear.
This juice can be consumed during pregnancy, being a good option for a home remedy for heartburn during pregnancy.
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