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Inquiry About Ulcer Treatment and Dietary Concerns
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Consultation #45681
210 days ago
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Inquiry About Ulcer Treatment and Dietary Concerns - #45681

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I have ulcer in the food pipe. Anything oily n spicy gives me loose motions. I used to get heaviness n burning sensation in the chest but that's better now. Will bhelgiri powder help? How do I take it? N how for long? There is also flora, a syrup. Can I take both?

How long have you been experiencing symptoms related to your ulcer?:

- 1-4 weeks

How would you rate the severity of your symptoms?:

- Moderate, bothersome

Have you made any dietary changes since your symptoms began?:

- Yes, but I still eat some spicy foods
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Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
210 days ago
5

YES – Bel Giri (Bilva) Powder is EXCELLENT & 100 % safe for you It heals food pipe ulcer fast + stops loose motions from oily/spicy food.

Take 3 gm (1 tsp) + 1 glass warm water → 30 min BEFORE lunch & dinner

Continue minimum 60 days until ulcer heals completely, no recurrence

You can take both together, no problem Flora 10 ml night (good probiotic, helps gut healing) Bel Giri before meals + Flora at night → perfect combo

Diet – Give only: Moong khichdi + 1 tsp ghee Thin buttermilk + roasted jeera Pomegranate, banana (ripe)

Avoid completely: All oily, spicy, fried food Tea/coffee after 2 PM Dinner after 8 PM

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
210 days ago
5

🌿 About Bhelgiri (Bilva fruit rind powder) - Traditionally used for loose motions and gut stability. - It can help reduce diarrhea and calm the intestines. - Dosage: ½ teaspoon once or twice daily. - Anupana: Take with lukewarm water or buttermilk. - Duration: Short courses of 2–3 weeks are usually advised, but for ulcers it should be monitored by a physician.

🌿 About Flora Syrup - Flora syrups are usually herbal digestive/immunity tonics (formulations vary by brand). - They can be taken along with Bhelgiri, but only if ingredients are mild (like probiotics, herbs for digestion). - If Flora contains strong digestive stimulants (like trikatu, hing), avoid it during ulcer flare because it may worsen burning.

🌿 Other Ayurvedic Medicines (General Guidance) - Avipattikar Churna ½ teaspoon twice daily before meals with Lukewarm water - Sutshekhar Ras 1 tablet twice daily after meals with Honey or lukewarm water - Yashtimadhu Churna (Licorice powder) ½ teaspoon twice daily with Warm milk or lukewarm water

🍵 Dietary Guidance - Strictly avoid spicy, oily, fried foods until healing. - Favor soft, cooling foods: rice gruel (kanji), moong dal khichdi, milk with ghee, boiled vegetables. - Drink coriander seed water or coconut water for cooling. - Small, frequent meals instead of heavy ones.

💡 Important Note - Bhelgiri can help with loose motions, but for ulcer healing, Yashtimadhu and Avipattikar are more directly beneficial. - Flora syrup may be taken if it’s mild, but avoid if it has strong heating herbs. - Since your ulcer is recent (1–4 weeks), consistent diet control is as important as medicines.

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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
209 days ago
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TAB SHANKA VATI 1 BD AROGYAVARDINI VATI 1 BD AVIPATTIKARA CHURNA 1 TSP OD YES YOU CAN TAKE BELGIRI PIWDER TAKE HALF TSP WITH WARM WATER TAKE FOR 3 MONTHS

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
210 days ago
5

Don’t worry take Sutashekar ras gold 1tab bd, kamaduda ras muktayukta 1tab bd, Pancharista 20ml bd enough

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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
210 days ago
5

Hello I​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ fully understand your worry. An ulcer in the food pipe (esophagitis) accompanied by loose motions caused by oily/spicy food may be a situation that is very unpleasant for you - but, do not worry, you will be fine with the correct Ayurvedic assistance 😊

YOUR CONCERN

You experience: - Ulcer in food pipe (Esophageal irritation) - Oily & spicy food → loose motions - Previously heaviness + burning in chest (now better)

Duration of symptoms: 1–4 weeks Severity: Moderate

You have changed your diet to some extent but still eat spicy foods occasionally.

This points to Amlapitta + Grahani type symptoms with Pitta imbalance.

INTERNAL MEDIACTION (To heal ulcer, reduce acidity & strengthen intestines)

1. Bhunimb (Bhelgiri) Powder Indeed, the powder will be of help to you. It alleviates ulcer, reduces Pitta, and facilitates digestion.

Dosage: ½ tsp 2 times a day With cold water or gulkand mixed water Take before meals for best healing Period: 2–3 weeks

2. Flora Syrup (Based on the formulation — usually consists of herbs for gut healing) You may take both simultaneously.

Dosage: 10 ml after lunch and dinner Continue the course for 2–3 weeks Other Ayurvedic Medicines To energize the healing process:

3. Avipattikar Churna – ½ tsp at bedtime (Reduces acidity + burning)

4. Sutshekhar Ras (plain) – 1 tab twice daily after meals (Soothes ulcer & prevents acid reflux)

5. Bilwadi Churna – ½ tsp once daily (Helps loose motions from spicy/oily food)

DIET PLAN

Include Soft bland foods: khichdi, daliya, rice + moong dal Warm water Boiled apple, banana Buttermilk with a pinch of jeera Gulkand (1 tsp) once daily Coconut water

Avoid Spicy food (strictly) Oily and deep-fried food Tomatoes, curd at night Pickles, vinegar, sour foods Tea/coffee on an empty stomach Biscuits & packaged food

HOME REMEDIES

1.Cold milk + 1 tsp gulkand – instant relief 2.Jeera + saunf tea after meals 3.Aloe vera pulp 2 tbsp in the morning (soothing for ulcers) 4.Banana + ghee (½ tsp) — ulcers heal quickly

LIFESTYLE TIPS

–Consume small meals 4–5 times daily –After eating, do not lie down immediately –Lift your head while sleeping –Do not allow stress (which causes acidity) in your life –Warm water drink throughout the day

ARE YOU ALLOWED TO TAKE BOTH/

Bhunibi + Flora - Yes, both are compatible together. Use them for 2–3 weeks. During this time, if you want your ulcer to heal more rapidly, keep away from spicy food.

REQUIRED INVESTIGATION (If symptoms continue beyond 3–4 weeks)

- Endoscopy (if it hasn’t been done already) - H. pylori test - CBC - LFT

Your ulcer situation is of mild-to-moderate nature and is very much curable. With the right diet and these drugs, you should make a noticeable progress in 7–10 days.

Warm Regards, Dr Snehal ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Vidhate

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Dr. Narendrakumar V Mishra
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
210 days ago
5

Avoid addiction if any. Avoid oily spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab.Yshtimadhu 2-0-2 Tab.Shati 2-0-2 Follow up after 2 weeks. Follow

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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
210 days ago
5

Start taking Avipattikara churna 1/2-0-1/2 tsp before meals Mulethi churna 1/2 tsp after breakfast with warm water Drink plenty of fluids Avoid spicy sour non veg foods

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Dr. Sumi. S
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
210 days ago
5

Hello,

Thank you for explaining your condition in detail. Your symptoms of ulcer in the food pipe, loose motions after oily & spicy food, past burning/heaviness in chest, and moderate discomfort for 1–4 weeks indicate severe Pitta aggravation, Amla-pitta, and Grahani weakness. The approach will focus on Pitta cooling, healing the food pipe lining, reducing acidity, and strengthening the intestine.

🔎 Recommended Investigations (Only if symptoms persist beyond 3–4 weeks) 1. Endoscopy (if not done) – to check severity of ulcer. 2. Stool test – if loose motions continue. 3. H. pylori test – to rule out infection. 4. LFT – if digestion remains weak.

💊 Internal Medicines First 15 days – Ulcer healing & Pitta shamana 1. Sutshekhar Ras – 1 tablet twice daily after meals 2. Gandhak Rasayana – 1 tablet twice daily after food

Regarding Your Question: Bhelgiri Powder

Yes, Bhelgiri powder can definitely help. It is very effective for GERD, esophagitis, ulcers, burning, and loose motions caused by Pitta.

How to take it: * ½ teaspoon in 1 cup lukewarm water * Drink once or twice daily, after meals

How long: * 15–30 days, depending on symptoms (It is safe and cooling)

Regarding Flora Syrup * Yes, you can take Flora syrup along with Bhelgiri. Both are safe together because: * Bhelgiri heals ulcer & reduces acid * Flora syrup improves digestion & regulates loose motions

Dose: 10 ml after food, twice daily

After 15 days – Strengthen digestion (Next 30–45 days) 1. Kutajarishta – 2 tsp with equal water twice after meals 2. Avipattikar churna – ½ tsp at night with warm water 3. Shatavari churna – 1 tsp with lukewarm milk once daily

🍀 External & Home Remedies 1. Cold milk + 1 tsp ghee once daily 2. Jeera–dhaniya water Sip throughout the day for cooling effect. 3. Banana + honey at night (optional) Coats and heals ulcer lining.

🥗 Diet & Nutrition Tips ❌ Avoid completely for 4 weeks 1. Spicy food (main trigger) 2. Oily or fried food 3. Tomatoes, pickles, vinegar 4. Coffee, tea, cold drinks 5. Onions in raw form 6. Eating late at night 7. Eating fast

✅ Include 1. Khichdi, oats, dal rice 2. Buttermilk with a pinch of roasted jeera 3. Steamed vegetables (bottle gourd, pumpkin) 4. Ghee ½–1 tsp daily 5. Coconut water 6. Soft fruits: banana, papaya 7. Warm water instead of cold

📱 Lifestyle Modifications 1. Eat slowly, chew thoroughly. 2. Do not lie down for 2 hours after meals. 3. Small frequent meals instead of heavy meals. 4. Raise the head side of your bed by 10–15 cm for night reflux. 5. Stress reduction — acidity worsens with stress.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Yoga for Ulcer & Acidity 1. Vajrasana – 10 minutes after meals 2. Pawanmuktasana 3. Cat-Cow (Marjariasana) 4. Sheetali & Sheetkari pranayama 5. Anulom Vilom – 5 minutes 6. Avoid deep forward bends during active ulcer phase

Follow-Up

Review after 15 days. If symptoms settle, continue gut-strengthening treatment for 30–45 more days. Avoid spicy/oily food strictly for 4 weeks for proper healing.

✨ With proper Pitta-calming treatment and easy digestion practices, the ulcer will heal and loose motions will stop. You’ll feel relief within 7–10 days.

With kind regards, Dr. Sumi

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Dr. Haresh Patel
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
209 days ago
5

take suthsekhar ras gold 1 tab 2 times take triphala ghurth gargal 2 times day take triphala 2 bd take livtone 2 bd take also triphala ghurth 5 ml at empty stomch at morning

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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
206 days ago
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When dealing with an ulcer in the esophagus, managing diet and medication cautiously is crucial. Your symptoms of burning and loose motions suggest involvement of aggravated Pitta dosha, which may require a cooling approach. Bhelgiri (bael) powder is indeed known for its beneficial effects on digestive health — it helps soothe the gut and can assist in managing diarrhea, which aligns with your symptoms.

To use bhelgiri, typically one teaspoon of the powder can be mixed with warm water and taken twice a day before meals. It generally takes a few weeks to see noticeable improvement, but duration varies based on individual response, so continual observation and possible consultation with an Ayurvedic practitioner is recommended. Track the body’s reactions, as different constitutions respond uniquely.

Regarding adding flora syrup, combining both should be done with caution. It’s essential to understand that different formulations might interact, potentially counteracting or amplifying effects. If flora syrup contains flora like pre or probiotics and suits your digestion without unpleasant reactions, it might be useful. But, it’s wise to introduce one remedy at a time, identifying its effects on the body clearly before adding another.

Incorporate lifestyle changes to support healing: sticking to easy-to-digest diets avoiding spicy, oily foods, should help manage symptoms. Drinking plenty of cool water, consuming mild herbal teas like fennel or coriander, can quell acidity and balance Pitta.

However, if symptoms persist or worsen, it would be reasonable to consult with a healthcare professional for thorough evaluation, ensuring an integrated and safe approach without delaying essential medical care if required.

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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
205 days ago
5

Yes you can take bhelgiri powder & flora syrup together. Also add Kutaj ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Kamdudharas moti yukta 1-0-1 after food with water Yastimadhu churan 1tsp twice before food with water Soak overnight coriander seeds fennel seeds jeera seeds morning strain and drink empty stomach before breakfast Isabgol powder plain 1 tsp twice daily in a glass of water twice before food. Do sheetali pranayam daily.

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Dr. Manjula
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
204 days ago
5

Bhelgiri powder, often derived from the bael fruit, can indeed be beneficial for gastrointestinal issues. In the context of an ulcer in the esophagus and accompanying digestive irregularities, using bhelgiri may help to soothe the mucous membranes and support digestive functions. Typically, you would take around 1 to 2 teaspoons mixed with warm water, ideally on an empty stomach in the morning. It’s generally good practice to continue this for a month but monitor your symptoms closely—if there’s no improvement or symptoms worsen, consult a physician.

Regarding the syrup you mentioned, it’s unclear what the specific content of “flora” is. Some syrup products marketed under that name cater to digestive health through probiotics or herbal blends. If the syrup promotes healthy gut flora or soothes the gastrointestinal lining, it might complement bhelgiri powder. However, combining them depends on the ingredients in the syrup and potential interactions.

A core principle in Ayurveda is balancing the body’s doshas. In your case, flames of Pitta are likely exacerbating digestive issues. Thus, avoiding spicy and oily foods is wise. Focus on soothing, alkalizing foods: bland, lightly cooked vegetables, and rice-based dishes, for instance. Be conscious of your body’s feedback—if both remedies prove to be too heavy together, you might consider taking them alternately or prioritizing the one with more favorable effects.

Keeping an eye on your body’s response and consulting with a healthcare professional when needed is vital, especially if there’s an underlying condition that might require medical treatment. Managing stress and incorporating relaxation exercises can also support digestive fire and healing, so consider techniques like yoga and meditation to address this element more holistically.

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