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4 home remedies for peptic ulcers

Try these effective home remedies to get rid of peptic ulcers.

Written by Shriya Sinha | Updated : February 22, 2019 8:46 PM IST

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Peptic-ulcer

Ulcers are nothing but open sores that tend to develop in different parts of your body. Gastric and stomach ulcers develop on the lining of your stomach and affect 2 to 6 per cent of the population. Stress, smoking, excess alcohol and overuse of anti-inflammatory medications such a ibuprofen are common causes of peptic ulcers. While it is important to seek medical advice to get rid of this uncomfortable condition, here a few home remedies that you can use to seek relief.

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Banana

Banana: Banana help to grow cells in your intestinal tract which helps to heal ulcers by increasing mucus secretion in your digestive tract. Dry sum sliced banana in the sun. then grind the dried banana to make fine powder. Simply mix the powder in some honey and have it three times a day.  Also Read - Emotional eating vs real hunger: How to tell the difference

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Cabbage: Cabbage juice is very effective in treating peptic ulcers and is referred as vitamin U by the experts as well. Consumption of cabbage increases vitamin C in your body which usually is low in patients of peptic ulcers.

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Licorice

Licorice: Deglycyrrhizinate licorice (DGL) has been used to treat peptic ulcers. DGL helps in producing mucus in the digestive system, which is important in treating ulcers. Licorice is also helpful when you have to consume medicinal drugs like cortisone derivatives or aspirin known to increase the risk of developing ulcers.