Herbal Gastritis Treatment – Herbs For Effective Relief

Marshmallow root is made into a tea by mixing four teaspoons of the root with a quart of water. Leave it in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, strain the herbs out and compost them. Drink the tea throughout the day as desired. As marshmallow root is best brewed slowly, I tend to use it for chronic gastritis. It is an abundant, effective herb. It combines well with any of the other herbs used to relieve gastritis. Simply brew them in hot water, let the hot tea cool slightly and mix the herb tea with the marshmallow tea.

Anti-inflammatory Herbs used to treat Gastritis

In the children’s story, Peter rabbit’s mother gave him chamomile tea to soothe his tummy. She was a very smart rabbit! Chamomile has antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory properties which soothe inflamed tissues. Chamomile is a relaxing herb so it calms nervous stomachs. Though chamomile tastes sweet, it has a bitter principal which tones the stomach lining and effectively relieves distress caused by over eating. It works for human children with tummy aches as well as it did for Peter.

Other herbs which soothe the stomach are fennel and dill. They may be used for people of all ages. They reduce spasms and inflammation.

Licorice root is a sweet herb. It has been shown to be as effective as prescription drugs when used to heal stomach ulcers. It is a fabulous addition to a blend used to treat gastritis. Licorice root is especially effective for chronic inflammation. Most people tolerate licorice well; however, people who have high blood pressure should use a special kind of licorice labeled DGL licorice, as DGL licorice has the compounds which aggravate high blood pressure removed. Do not use licorice continuously for more than one or two months at a time.

Gastritis Treatment with Herbs – The Bottom Line

Herbs are excellent remedies for acute and chronic gastritis. If gastritis is frequent, chronic or severe, contact a health care professional for diagnosis.

Author

This article was written for Insights-on-Health.com in Oct 2013 by Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG. Patricia has been a Registered Nurse for almost forty years in a wide variety of settings. As a Registered Nurse, she realized that conventional healthcare was not meeting the needs of all patients. She became an herbalist and obtained a PhD in Natural Health. Patricia is a professional member of the American Herbalist’s Guild, passing the stringent peer reviewed process to become a Registered Herbalist.

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