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A burning sensation in the gullet, as felt behind the breastbone, caused by a laxity of the oesophago-gastric sphincter, with acid rising from the stomach. May be due to bending, tight clothing, hiatus hernia, acid dyspepsia or gastritis. Bitter acid taste in the mouth.

Alternatives. Most antacids relieve heartburn and gastric reflux in conditions such as acid dyspepsia, gastritis and hiatus hernia. Teas selected from Barberry, Black Horehound, Centuary, (Dr A. Vogel) Dandelion, Chamomile tea. (Charles Wesley) Marshmallow, Meadowsweet.

To give mucosal protection: Irish Moss, Iceland Moss, Slippery Elm. St John’s Wort. (Dr A. Vogel) Powders. Alternatives. (1) Meadowsweet 2; Galangal 1. (2) Equal parts: Dandelion root, Fennel. Doses: 500mg (two 00 capsules or one-third teaspoon) thrice daily.

Tinctures. Alternatives. (1) Dandelion 1; Meadowsweet 2; Liquorice root half. (2) Meadowsweet 2; Black Horehound 1. Liquorice half. Dose: One 5ml teaspoon in water thrice daily before meals. Tablets/capsules. Sarsaparilla, St John’s Wort. Meadowsweet. Iceland Moss. Slippery Elm.

Aloe Vera juice. 1-2 tablespoons juice from crushed leaves.

Nervous stomach. German Chamomile tea.

From alcohol and tobacco habit. Liquid Extract Stone root: 15-60 drops, (or Tincture BPC (1934) 30- 120 drops) in water thrice daily.

For heartburn of pregnancy – see PREGNANCY. Diet. Dandelion coffee. See: THE HAY DIET.

Avoid bending and stooping, eat small regular meals. Avoid hot spicy foods.

Avoid wearing tight clothing, cut out smoking. If suffering is at night, prop up head end of mattress by 4-6”. 

Health Source: Bartrams Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
Author: Health Encyclopedia
A burning pain in the centre of the chest, which may travel from the tip of the breastbone to the throat. It may be caused by eating rich or spicy food, or by drinking alcohol. Recurrent heartburn is a symptom of oesophagitis, which is usually caused by acid reflux. Heartburn is often brought on by lying down or bending forwards.
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association
A burning sensation experienced in the region of the heart and up the back to the throat. It is caused by an excessive acidity of the gastric juice – often aggravated by dietary indiscretions – and is relieved temporarily by taking alkaline substances, such as 1·2 grams of bicarbonate of soda, or commercial preparations such as aluminium-containing antacid tablets (e.g. Aluminium Hydroxide Tablets) or prescribed drugs such as lansoprazole. The frequency of heartburn attacks can be lessened by eating a sensible diet, avoiding fatty or indigestible foods and restricting alcohol consumption.

Persistent heartburn may be a sign of more serious oesophageal disease and medical advice should be sought.

Health Source: Medical Dictionary
Author: Health Dictionary
(pyrosis) n. discomfort or pain, usually burning in character, that is felt behind the breastbone and often appears to rise up from the abdomen towards or into the throat. It is usually caused by the reflux of stomach contents into the gullet and may be accompanied by the regurgitation of saliva or gastric fluid into the mouth (waterbrash).
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Tea For Heartburn

Heartburn or indigestion is primarily caused by the back-flow of stomach acid into the esophagus, providing a burning feeling in the chest. It seems that the symptoms of heartburn are worsened by bending over or lying down. How Tea for Heartburn works Teas for Heartburn alleviate the abovementioned symptoms. Efficient Teas for Heartburn There are some teas which proved to be efficient in treating heartburn: ginger tea , fennel seed tea, meadowsweet tea and peppermint tea . Meadowsweet is good for heartburn in two ways: by protecting the lining of the stomach and esophagus and reducing the inflammation caused by the acid. To prepare Meadowsweet tea, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of dried flowers in 1 cup of boiling water. Steep it for about 10 minutes. Strain it and drink it slowly. The tea can be taken three times a day. Peppermint is a popular herb, which is said to soothe the pain of heartburn and indigestion: it calms irritated muscles from the digestive tract and decreases the production of stomach acid. Also, it increases bile production by allowing food to pass rapidly. To prepare Peppermint tea, add 1 tablespoon of dried leaves in 1 cup of boiling water. Steep it for 15 minutes. Strain it and drink it when necessary. Tea for Heartburn: Side effects Meadowsweet tea should not be used together with blood thinners. It is advisable not to give Peppermint tea to children. Also, pregnant women should not drink this tea. Studies showed that patients with gallstones are not recommended to consume tea for heartburn. Teas for Heartburn are always good to have while going on a trip or just changing eating habits.... tea for heartburn

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