Top 12 Home Remedies for Acidity and Gas Problem

Many of us have experienced unpleasant burning in the chest and throat following a spicy, heavy meal. Known as heartburn, this is one of the most common symptoms of acidity or acid reflux.

Our stomach has gastric glands that secrete acid to digest the food. Irregular eating, excess spicy foods, binge eating, and snacking, excess consumption of tobacco or alcohol, and smoking affect the digestive system. It leads to excess acid production that causes acidity.

Along with burning sensation, bloating, frequent burping, indigestion, nausea, and difficulty or pain when swallowing are other common symptoms of acidity.

If not given due attention, this temporary problem can aggravate and lead to complications. Therefore, it is necessary to take prompt action to prevent complications in the future.

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Here are the top 12 home remedies for acidity and gas problem:

1. Coconut Water for Acidity

Coconut water is a delicious, cooling, electrolyte-rich, and easy-to-digest natural beverage. Being alkaline helps restore the pH balance and soothes the stomach.

According to Ayurved, coconut water is Sheetal (cold), Hridya (heart protective), Deepana (digestive stimulant), and Laghu (light). It pacifies the Pitta dosha and thus, acts as one of the best natural remedies for heartburn and acidity. 

Drinking a glass of fresh coconut water can help you get instant relief from acidity.

2. Aloe Vera Juice for Acidity

Aloe vera is a miraculous Ayurvedic herb with innumerable medicinal properties. It has cooling quality, balances Pitta dosha, improves digestion, and relieves constipation.

Drinking aloe vera juice provides quick relief from acidity. Its active compounds help control the secretion of acid in your stomach. On regular consumption with a proper diet and healthy lifestyle, Aloe supports the healing of gastric ulcers.

3. Licorice 

Licorice or Jyeshthimadhu or Mulethi is a popular hyperacidity home remedy for generations. It has a sweet taste, cold potency, and pacifies Pitta.

Licorice root contains certain compounds that regulate stomach acid secretion and protects the digestive tract from the irritating effects of acid. Thus, it works as a home remedy for heartburn, stomach pain, indigestion, and nausea. It also promotes the healing of stomach ulcers.

Clean and wash a small jyeshthimadhu root stick. Chewing it once or twice a day is one of the best instant home remedies for acidity.

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4. Ginger For Acid Reflux

Ginger is one of the best digestive spices. It is part of many home remedies for acidity and gas problems. As per Ayurved, the fresh wet ginger imparts taste, stimulates digestive fire, promotes digestion, relieves bloating, nausea, and treats vitiation of Pitta.

Ayurved suggests chewing a slice of fresh ginger with Saindhav salt before meals to improve digestion and taste perception. Alternately, boil it in a glass of water and reduce it to half a glass. Filter and drink the water as a hyperacidity home remedy.

5. Pudina For Acidity

Mint is one of the top natural remedies for acid reflux. Pudina leaves have natural soothing, carminative, and cooling properties. Thus, it helps you get instant relief from acidity and indigestion. 

When you experience a burning sensation in the chest or throat due to acidity, drinking a cup of freshly prepared mint tea works well as acidity treatment at home.

6. Fennel

Chewing saunf or fennel seeds after meals is considered a healthy practice around the globe. It is a common custom in India to offer fennel seeds after a meal.

Saunf or fennel calms the digestive system. It contains anethole that helps relax the stomach walls to give immediate relief from acidity or acid reflux. It helps in indigestion and bloating and keeps the digestive tract healthy. That’s why fennel is one of the most popular home remedies for gas and acidity.

You can directly chew few fennel seeds after every meal. One can boil a handful of raw fennel seeds in a cup of water and drink the decoction as a home remedy for acidity and gas problems.

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7. Cardamom

Cardamom or Elaichi is a spice with various medicinal properties and works as instant home remedies for acidity. According to Ayurved, elaichi balances all three doshas, has cold potency, improves taste and digestion, and helps to relieve burning sensation and gastritis.

Boil a few crushed pods of cardamom in water. After cooling down, drink this liquid for quick relief from acidity.

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8. Cinnamon

Present in every kitchen, this spice is one of the most popular natural remedies for acidity. It reduces the excess secretion of gastric acid, improves digestion and absorption of nutrients, and cools the body.

As a simple and natural remedy for acid reflux, mix a pinch of cinnamon powder with a teaspoonful of honey or water and consume it after meals.

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9. Munakka

These sweet-tasting dry fruits are well-known for their medicinal properties. Munakka or Black raisins are rich in fibre and helps improve digestion. It has a mild laxative property that promotes bowel movements and relieves constipation.

Munakka balances Pitta and helps control excess acid production in the stomach to reduce the symptoms of acidity. It has a cooling effect on the stomach. All these properties make Munakka one of the choicest home remedies for stomach burning.

Soak 5-6 large black raisins in a cup of water overnight. Consume them first thing in the morning. Munakka also helps to overcome hangovers by making you feel better. Thus, it works very well as a natural remedy for acid reflux caused by alcohol consumption.

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10. Amla

This superfood is the main ingredient of many ayurvedic remedies of acidity. Amla is a natural coolant, pacifies the pitta dosha, and is beneficial in treating digestive tract diseases like acidity.

Its mild laxative action helps relieve constipation that can cause acidity and other digestive issues. 

Drink 10 to 20 ml of Amla juice first thing in the morning.  

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11. Pomegranate

This fruit with deep red coloured pearly seeds is not delicious but also healthy. Sweet Pomegranate or Dadima, as mentioned in Ayurved, pacifies Pitta, relieves excess thirst and burning sensation.

Drink a glass of fresh pomegranate juice. You can use fruit as a healthy option for snacks.

12. Yoga

Stress and lack of physical activities slow down the digestion process that can cause acidity. Practicing specific yoga poses regularly takes care of these causes of acidity and works as natural home remedy for acidity and gas problems. 

Here are few yoga poses that improve digestion, relieve constipation, reduce stress, and cool down the body to provide relief from acidity.

• Paschimottanasana (Forward bend pose)
• Supta Badhakonasana (Reclining butterfly pose)
• Marjaryasana (cat/cow pose)
• Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose)

Practice these yoga poses early morning on an empty stomach (Vajrasana is practised immediately after meals) and preferably under the guidance of an expert if you are a beginner.

Final Words on Home Remedies for Acidity and Gas Problems

Unhealthy dietary and lifestyle habits lead to excess stomach acid production that causes acidity. Herbs like Aloe vera, ginger, and other common spices, and fruits like amla, munakka reduce Pitta and improve digestion. They work as effective home remedies for acidity and gas problems. To get long-lasting relief from acidity and other digestive issues, don’t forget to make necessary changes in the diet and lifestyle.

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