Ayurvedic Remedies For Acidity - #7128

Feeling like your stomach's on fire sounds pretty tough. Good news: Ayurveda can definitely help calm it down. The fire in your belly is mostly due to an imbalance of the Pitta dosha, which is responsible for heat and transformation in the body. Fried and spicy foods, yep, they can really activate this dosha more than we want! So you're on the right tack thinking about amla, licorice root, and aloe vera juice. Amla is great, seriously. It's cooling and can help bring balance to that fiery Pitta. You can have it in a powdered form or as a juice, and it's usually recommended to take on an empty stomach in the morning, mixing about a teaspoon with warm water. Licorice root is your smooth operator, providing a protective, soothing barrier along the stomach lining. You can have it as a tea; steep 1-2 teaspoons of licorice root in hot water, let it sit for 5-10 mins, and sip it after meals. Aloe vera juice is cooling and directly tackles heartburn. Start with 1/4 cup before meals. See how your stomach handles it, and adjust as necessary. Make sure it's pure aloe vera juice, with no added sugars or artificial stuff because we don’t want to bring more stress to your stomach, right? Ayurveda works fundamentally different from modern meds which mainly mask symptoms. Here, we're addressing root causes — like excess Pitta or weak digestive fire (Agni). Remedies work to strengthen agni and balance the doshas, which contributes to fixing the issue long-term rather than offering a temporary band-aid fix. You asking about safety with mild gastritis is super crucial. Ayurveda emphasizes individualized care, so it's wise to start slow. Watch how your body reacts. Those with gastritis should be careful, especially with licorice, as it can affect blood pressure. So if you you've got any existing conditions, chat with an ayurveda practitioner. Diet’s not something to overlook. Cutting down spicy, fried, overly sour foods is important. Include more cooling foods — cucumber, melon, coconut water. And listen, avoid eating too late at night, you've gotta let your digestive system catch a break. Noticeable changes depend on consistency. Could be in a few days or a couple weeks. Sticking with it, even when you start feeling better, is key to avoiding relapses. It's not a race, so patience and staying attuned to what works for your body really matters.