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Hyperacidity has become a common health concern among the urban population, especially for who are indisciplined in their food habits. Ayurveda says that a harmonized life depends upon proper application of Ahara (food), Swapna (sleep) and Abrahmacharya (marital life). These are supposed to be the tripod on which a healthy body and mind reside. Among these, Ahara (food) is of prime importance in maintaining one’s health.
The type of food that is consumed, the time of eating, the quantity and the mindset in which the food is taken, the way food is ingested, chewed, etc. are also very important. Even the environment in which the food is taken can influence the body & mind. Hyperacidity or Amla Pitha as told in Ayurveda is a muddle of digestive juice governed by the ‘Pitha Dosha’. (The functional unit which controls all changes in the body). So, the first step in managing acidity is to correct or purify the Pitha, which causes the deranged acidic production.
Lifestyle:
In Hyperacidity, it is ideal to have mild purgation monthly once with harmless natural products like Thriphaladi Choornam (10 gm) or Avipathi choornam (15 gm) in hot milk in the morning and on an empty stomach. This will give proper purgation, which will stop after six or seven motions.
Food :
1. Another important factor is avoiding tamarind & chillies and deep-fried items and fibreless food like Maida.
2. All the bitter-tasting vegetables and fruits are good for acidity. Bitter gourd is an example.
3. People with acidity should consume warm ghee with their food. One tablespoon of ghee with hot lunch is ideal.
The Medicine :
To correct the system internally, following simple preparations are beneficial. They will also help in bringing down the acidity instantaneously if taken regularly. Acidity being an acute condition, symptomatic relief, both are essential.
Try to use one or more of the following formulations which you can make at home.
1. Dry Ginger: 1 teaspoon.
2. Black gingelly: 20 gms.
3. Jaggery: Enough to make the whole paste tasty & sweet.
1. Grind the first two items well and mix with 150 ml. of milk and add 150 ml. of water and jaggery and boil, till it becomes 150 ml. (½ the quantity). Sip this while it is warm. Take it twice a day. This is especially good for the burning sensation of the stomach while the food is digested, i.e. After a few minutes of taking food. This can be taken in the morning after breakfast and evening after some light meal.
2. Take one teaspoon of the powder of Charcoal made out of burning the flesh of the well-matured coconut and mix this with lime juice and take it whenever acidity is felt. It can be taken once or twice a day.
3. Ten gm of black dry grapes mixed with the powder of small variety of Haritaki, along with sugar. Take in the morning on an empty stomach, followed by warm water. This is very good to neutralize acid secretion.
4. Take 3 gm of dry leaves of Chirayita (Swertia chirata) powder, if not available, use Andrographis paniculata. Mix with an equal quantity of powdered sugar and take it in the morning on an empty stomach followed by lukewarm water.
All these provide quick symptomatic relief and through regular use, they can correct excess acid secretion. To enhance the action, mild purgation once in a month for six months regularly is essential.
Hyperacidity in the long term can cause burning of the delicate mucous layer of the stomach and can cause ulcers. So try to correct it without further delay.