Stomach ulcers also known as peptic ulcers is characterized by painful sores in the stomach lining. The complication is caused by invasion of Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori) in the stomach lining. The condition can be discomforting, nuisance and sometimes unbearable due to its severity.
According to Alina Petre, MS, RD (CA) as quoted on healthline.com, here are the best herbs for treating stomach ulcers
Turmeric
This herb has been used for centuries to cure a number of ailments like nausea, cramps and so on. Turmerics are highly packed with numerous antioxidants( Curcumin, turmeric’s active ingredient) that have medicinal and antibacterial properties. Turmeric protects the stomach lining against ulcers. It has antifungal and antibacterial properties hence can be used as remission for stomach ulcers. Besides, it plays an immense role of ambushing H pylori.
Garlic
Garlics have played wonderful roles in curing different ailments including stomach ulcers. They are also packed with numerous antioxidants that have antibacterial properties, hence they can be used to alleviate the condition by suppressing the bacterium.
Aloe vera
It is a succulent plant renowned for its wonder. Man has used it for centuries to cure diseases like skin rashes, treat burns, constipation and among others. Aloe vera is medicinal in nature. They have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial hence alleviate the condition by quelling the bacteria infection.
Chili peppers
Chilli peppers are used as spices, that is they add flavors to food. The fruit is highly medicinal in nature associated with wonderful health benefits. They are endowed with capsaicin, which reduce stomach acid production and facilitate smooth blood flow in the stomach lining hence curing ulcers.