Prevent acid reflux with this natural remedy

A trick that helps to get rid of acid reflux and chest burn.

Popping an antacid every time you suffer from acid reflux or acidity isn t a good idea. Here s why. Natural remedies are often considered viable options as they not only help prevent and reduce the symptoms but also come with no side effects. Aloe vera is one such easily available plant that shows promising signs in aiding digestion and reducing acid reflux in the body. Natural aloe vera gel is the best alternative and you can easily grow it at home.

Read: Causes and symptoms of acidity

How aloe vera helps

Aloe vera exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, antiulcer, antioxidant and diuretic properties. Hence, it is effective in treating gastrointestinal and other stomach problems. The anthraquinones present in aloe vera show purgative effect, thus aiding digestion and preventing acidity. The healing and antibacterial property helps in soothing the esophageal and digestive tract, thereby alleviating symptoms of acid reflux. The polysaccharides present in aloe vera are known to repair damaged skin cells. The glucomannans help in balancing the digestive system that gets disturbed due to acid reflux reactions.

In addition, aloe vera gel helps in cleansing toxins out of the digestive system and improving kidney function, liver and gall bladder. The anti-inflammatory activity of aloe vera alkalizes the digestive juices and prevents acidity.

Read: 10 home remedies for quick relief from acidity

Using aloe vera for acid reflux

Aloe vera juice

Though readily available in markets, you can even prepare it at home by mixing the gel with little water in a blender. Drink this juice 20 minutes before meals to avoid acid reflux. If you suffer from acidity, drink cup of this juice to help alleviate the burning sensation in the digestive tract.

Aloe vera with fruit juice

If you do not like the taste of aloe vera gel, mix it with any fruit juice (preferably fresh) or coconut water to make its consumption easy. Aloe vera gel can be mixed with any fruit juice of your choice.

Aloe vera in foods

Aloe vera is a very good thickening agent and can be added to soups and stews instead of artificial thickeners.

Aloe vera mocktail

You need:

• 2 cups guava juice
• 3 tbsp aloe vera gel
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Method:

• The taste of aloe vera blends very well with guava juice. Mix all the ingredients and blend well.
• Serve with ice. Such mocktails will make it easy for you to incorporate aloe vera in your daily diet, thereby preventing acid reflux.

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References:

Joseph, B., & Raj, S. J. (2010). Pharmacognostic and phytochemical properties of Aloe veralinn an overview. Int J Pharm Sci Rev Res, 4(2), 106-110.