The most common type of ulcer is the peptic ulcer which can cause pain and a lot of discomfort. These ulcers are considered as painful sores that occur in the stomach and upper small intestine. Ulcer symptoms differ in most people; some don’t have symptoms at all and others would have. The symptoms can be described as persistent pain, burning sensation in the stomach, nausea and vomiting, bloating feeling after meals, and in severe cases the loss of appetite and weight loss. There are treatments to reduce or eliminate ulcers and these are all by natural methods such as the use of natural herbs.

• Aloe Vera is good for soothing and is anti-inflammatory.

• Licorice roots which soothe the stomach and increase gastric circulation of the body.

• Oregon grape and barberry, both contain berberine substances that prevent bacteria.

• Astragalus – a kind of herb that has been used to treat ulcers for many years.

• Cranberry which helps prevent further infection in the stomach.

• Slippery Elm which can help protects the lining of the stomach.

• Cabbage juice high in glutamine which is effective against ulcers.

• Turmeric can decrease too much acidity in the stomach.

• Marshmallow which helps relieves pain and inflammation.

• Cat’s Claw which is a woody vine that reduces inflammation of ulcers.

• Rhubarb, it prevents growth of bacteria in the stomach.

• Meadowsweet and Mullein are good as pain relievers.

• Other herbs are Chamomile, Cinnamons, Indian Basil, Ginger are also used to treat ulcers.

You can also try the Robert’s Formula which is a tea made of herbs found to be effective to cure ulcers. In one quart of water, combine ingredients such as 1 tsp each of marshmallow root, licorice root and chamomile flowers; ½ tsp each of Oregon grape root, hops strobilus, echinea roots and cinnamon bark. Boil in an uncovered saucepan, simmer to about 15 minutes. Then, let it steep for about 10 minutes, strain and drink as tea. Drink 2 cups or more a day. Tea can be put in fridge for storage.

Combined with this treatment is a healthy life style of eating a healthy diet. Eat foods rich in fiber. Try to add probiotics like Lactobacillus which can be found in yogurt and cheese. Remember to add bananas in your diet; they contain certain enzymes that prevent occurrence of ulcers. Take 500-1000 mg of Vitamin C everyday to protect the immune system of the body. Avoid taking medicines like aspirin because they can cause acidity. Check with your doctor for alternative medicines that would not affect your ulcers.

Avoid some fruits like papaya and pineapple because these contain some substances that can make your ulcers become worse.

Avoid smoking because nicotine has bad effects on your stomach. Continuous smoking results to slower healing of the ulcers and increase recurrence of ulcer pains. Avoid drinking too much coffee and avoid carbonated drinks as much as possible. These increase acidity in the stomach. Avoid alcohol as this can cause inflammation of the stomach.