Herbals soothe lining, cut stress, aid motility. Not a med replacement—doctor first.
Triggers to Know
Stress (46% GERD cases), sweets/fried/coffee/alcohol (Intern Med, 2015).
Top Teas
| Tea/Blend | Benefits & Use |
|---|---|
| Licorice | Mucus barrier ↑; PPI booster (BMC Gastroenterol, 2013). Occasional (BP caution). |
| Chamomile | ↓ Acidity/inflammation; Iberogast star (Phytomedicine, 2006). Allergy check. |
| Ginger | Relaxes sphincter, ↓ nausea (World J Gastroenterol, 2011). |
| Marshmallow Root | Mucilage coats; safe anti-inflammatory (PMC6912529). |
| Tulsi (Holy Basil) | Stress ↓, immune/digestion (Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2017). |
| Best Blends | Marshmallow/Meadowsweet/Chamomile/Lavender (15-min steep); Chamomile/Peppermint/Lemon Balm/Fennel. |
Pro Tip: Licorice (deglycyrrhizinated) for daily safety.
Avoid These
Coffee/black/green tea, caffeine, citrus/alcohol/soda/tomato. Soda eases? Low acid likely (low acid post).
Extra Fixes
Diet: Ditch gluten/low fat dairy/spicy/fried; animal-based wins.
Enzymes: Aid digestion.
Probiotics: Reflux relief (probiotics post).
Lifestyle: Stress down, NSAIDs limit.
GERD? Root cause (often low acid)—functional doctor essential.
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