Achlorhydria Health Dictionary

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Achlorhydria: From 5 Different Sources

Absence or reduction of hydrochloric acid in stomach juices. Predisposes to pernicious anaemia. Stomach acid aids absorption of proteins, iron and other minerals as well as to exterminate hostile bacteria.

To increase stomach acid: bitters, tonics, stomachics.

Alternatives. Teas. Balm, Calumba (cold infusion), Betony, Bogbean, Centuary, Chaparral, Gentian (cold infusion), German Chamomile, Holy Thistle, Horseradish, Southernwood, Wormwood.

Tea mixture. Equal parts: Balm, Betony, German Chamomile. Mix. 1 heaped teaspoon to each cup boiling water; infuse 5-10 minutes; 1 cup 2-3 times daily.

Tablets/capsules. Ginseng, Goldenseal, Sarsaparilla, Wild Yam, Yellow Dock.

Gentian. Powder. 500mg (two 00 capsules or one-third teaspoon) before meals thrice daily. Calumba. Powder. Prepare, same as for Gentian.

Calumba root. Tincture, BHC. Vol 1, 2-4ml thrice daily.

Cider vinegar. 2 teaspoons in glass water: 2-3 times daily. 

Health Source: Bartrams Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
Author: Health Encyclopedia
Absence of stomach acid secretions. This may be due to chronic atrophic gastritis or to an absence or malfunction of acid-producing parietal cells in the stomach lining. Achlorhydria may not produce symptoms but is associated with stomach cancer, however, and is a feature of pernicious anaemia (see anaemia, megaloblastic).
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association
Achlorhydria means an absence of HYDROCHLORIC ACID from the STOMACH’s secretions. If the condition persists after the administration of HISTAMINE, the person probably has atrophy of the stomach lining. Achlorhydria occurs in about 4 per cent of healthy people and in several conditions, including PERNICIOUS ANAEMIA, carcinoma of the stomach and GASTRITIS.
Health Source: Herbal Medical
Author: Health Dictionary
The lack of free hydrochloric acid in the stomach; more broadly, inadequate or suppressed secretions. Without enough acid, proteins are not broken down, butterfats are not digested, Vitamin B12 may not be absorbed, and there is a long-term risk for the potential of food sensitivities to undigested foreign proteins.
Health Source: Medical Dictionary
Author: Health Dictionary
n. absence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Achlorhydria is associated with many conditions, including autoimmune diseases (such as pernicious anaemia), drug therapy (particularly proton pump inhibitors), *Helicobacter pylori infection, and previous gastric surgery. It carries an increased risk of stomach cancer, bacterial overgrowth, and hip fractures.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Hypochlorhydria

See: ACHLORHYDRIA. ... hypochlorhydria

Ginger

Jamaican Ginger. Zingiber officinale, Roscoe. German: Ingwer. French: Gingembre. Spanish: Gengibre. Italian: Zenzero. Arabian: Zengabil. Indian: Alenadu. Malayan: Alia. Chinese: Kan- kiang. Iranian: Zinjabile. Dried rhizome. Keynote: diffusive stimulant.

Constituents: phenolic compounds, gingerols, mucilage, volatile oil.

Action: anti-inflammatory, carminative, antispasmodic, expectorant, vasodilator, anti-cholesterol. Circulatory stimulant not as sharp as Cayenne. Anti-emetic. Diaphoretic. Traditional ingredient in prescriptions to ensure absorption through the stomach to all parts of the body.

Uses: Travel sickness, flatulent colic, irritable bowel and diarrhoea where no inflammation exists; colds and influenza – to promote perspiration and thus reduce body temperature. Cold hands and feet, hypothermia: a pinch of the powder in a beverage sends blood to the surface. Uncomplicated stomach and intestinal problems; appetite loss; hiccups; to promote secretion of gastric juices in the elderly and in achlorhydria. Brain fatigue (with Kola nuts, equal parts). Atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (diet). Suppressed menstruation from cold. Improves sex life. Loss of appetite. Jet lag, general weakness. Nausea and vomiting. Morning sickness of pregnancy. Sickness of chemotherapy and after surgical operation. Traditionally eaten with raw fish which effectively destroys anisakis larvae and some other parasites.

Preparations: Tea. Quarter to half a teaspoon to each cup of boiling water or domestic tea, freely. Tablets/capsules. Powdered Ginger, quarter to 1g thrice daily.

Weak tincture BP (1973) Dose: one and a half to 3ml.

Strong tincture: 3 to 10 drops in water.

Liniments, for external use.

Contra-indicated in kidney disease. Best taken with food. ... ginger

Hydrochloric Acid

Deficiency of. See: ACHLORHYDRIA. HYDROCOTYLE. See: GOTU KOLA. ... hydrochloric acid

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