About Hyperacidity
Hyperacidity is also known as ‘acid dyspepsia’. It is the condition of excreting more amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Hyperacidity simply means increase of acidity in the stomach. The human stomach secretes hydrochloric acid which is necessary for the digestion of food. When an excessive amount of hydrochloric acid is released in the stomach, the condition is referred to as hyperacidity. Peptic ulcers have been reported to be one of the prime causes of hyperacidity. Other causes are gastro-esophageal reflux disease, stomach cancer and spicy food.
According to Ayurveda, indigestion is known as ‘amalpitta’. It is the result of the imbalances in the agni of the body. Agni is the fire of the body and responsible for proper digestion. The Agni is properly balanced in a normal person, while in a person with hyperacidity; there is an imbalance of Agni. Any vitiation in Agni causes an imbalance of the pitta dosha. Vitiation in pitta dosha causes amalpitta and hence, amalpitta can be caused by low amounts of Agni (mandagni) or with high amounts of Agni (teekshagni).
Causes of Hyperacidity
Due to high acid in the stomach, gastric acids or hydrochloric acid may get refluxed up to the food pipe (esophagus). A hyperacidity that lasts more than two weeks or more must be immediately shown to a physician and got checked for any type of cancer.
Symptoms of Hyperacidity
The symptoms of hyperacidity can be observed a couple of hours after eating food. In this condition, when the food has been digested and still excess acids are left within the stomach. Various symptoms may include a typical feeling of restlessness, feeling of nausea, vomiting, sour belching, stiffness in the stomach, lack of desire for more food, indigestion and constipation. At this stage, smoking and drinking alcohol should be completely avoided. Also, stress conditions should be avoided and simple vegetarian food should be eaten.
Treatment of Hyperacidity
Allopathic treatment consists of antacids which may cause a lot of side-effects such as headache, dryness, hypersensitivity and confusion. On the other hand, herbal treatment is safe and free side-effects. The management of hyperacidity may include weight reduction, stopping smoking, small volume meals, avoiding alcohol and caffeine etc. Snacks must be avoided after evening meal to prevent nocturnal regurgitation. Also, heavy bending at the waist should be avoided especially after meals.
Herbal Remedies for Hyperacidity
Planet Ayurveda provides best combination of effective herbal remedies such as Acidity Care Pack for natural treatment of hyperacidity. Natural treatment is the best way to cure hyperacidity. The natural herbs work in a synergistic way to cool down the layers of the stomach. In other words, the herbal remedies help to lower down the level of high acids in the stomach. Herbal gastritis treatments not only reduce the amount of acid in the stomach, but also have anti-inflammatory & calming effect on the stomach lining.
Dosage
- Amalaki Rasayan– 1 capsule, twice daily with warm water after meal.
- Digestion Support – 1 capsule, twice daily with warm water after meal.
- Heartburn Capsules – 1 capsule, twice daily, with warm water after meal.
- Mahashankh Vati – 1 tablet twice a day 10 minutes before meals with warm water.
Products Description
1. Amalaki Rasayna
Amalaki rasayna is richest source of vitamin c. Fruit pulp of fresh amla is grind with many other herbs to prepare this amalaki rasayana.
Benefits – It is used to treat peptic ulcers. Amla is effective to treat the indigestion, heartburn, ulcers and hyperacidity.
2. Digestion Support
It is the combination of herbs such as amla (Emblica officianalis), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), vibhitaki (Terminalia bellarica), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), Piipali (Piper longum) and Jeerak (cuminum cuminum).
Benefits – Digestion support gives the relief in gas, bloating and indigestion.
3. HeartBurn Capsules
Major ingredients of heart burn capsules are coral calcium (praval pishti), agate calcium (akik pishti), an ayurvedic compound (jahar mohra pishti) and (kamdudha ras), pearl calcium (mukta pishti) and tinospora corifolia stem extract (giloy satva).
Benefits – These heart burn capsules help to stop stomach acid. It is the preparation of pure extracts of natural corals, pearls, mineral stones and herbs like Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). Giloy is an important herb that helps to control the excessive pitta secretions in the body.
4. Mahashankh Vati
Mahashankh Vati is the ayurvedic formulation which is purely made under the supervision of experts. The ingredients are nimbu (lemon juice), chitrak (plumbago zeylanica) , amla (phyllanthus emblica) etc. The herbs are best for improving the acidity and other bloating complaints of the stomach and intestine. It is the best medicine to balance the three doshas of the body that are vata, pitta and kapha. It promotes the treatment of indigestion, acidity, piles, ulcerative colitis and diarrhea. Actually this medicine acts on the maintenance of acid in the stomach which provides good digestion and stops acidic pain in the epigastric region. It is the best medicine made for acidity and GERD diseases.
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