Seven Traditional Heartburn Remedies

Although you can relieve heartburn with certain drugs, you can also get relief by following a balanced diet and taking advantage of the properties that some natural ingredients have to offer.

Written and verified by the doctor Maricela Jiménez López.

Last update: 12 May, 2022

Acid indigestion is a real pain, and it definitely can affect your daily routine. That’s why it’s essential to know that there are many natural, traditional remedies for heartburn that can neutralize the stomach acid produced in the esophagus.

In this article, we’ll introduce you to five of them so that you can strengthen your arsenal.

What is Heartburn?

Heartburn is a sensation of discomfort or burning in the lower chest. It happens because the acid contained in the stomach, which has several strands of intestinal flora, is present. When the acid returns through the esophagus, it causes irritation.

Although the discomfort doesn’t last a long time, there are some cases that do require medical attention. If it’s accompanied by other symptoms, heartburn may require stronger treatment and be continuously evaluated. This is because the reflux of acidity could cause irregularities in the digestive system, causing gastroesophageal problems.

Also, it’s recommended to evaluate the kind of pain so as not to confuse it with other pains in the chest area. The latter could be symptoms of a heart attack. In order to do a good evaluation, you must clearly identify what heartburn feels like.

If you’re having any doubts, see a doctor.

Remedies for Heartburn

Generally, doctors will perform tests to rule out anything that produces acidity from the diet. Similarly, to determine what’s casing the discomfort, check to see if you have any abdominal swelling, constant belching, or any other problem that may arise from the stomach.

However, these symptoms are also quite prevalent in pregnant women. If you’re pregnant, don’t take anything without consulting your MD.

However, if you know it’s heartburn, traditional remedies are very useful to neutralize heartburn.

Seven Traditional Remedies for Heartburn

It’s important to keep in mind that, although traditional remedies for heartburn are very effective, not all have the same effects among people. The results vary depending on the individual characteristics of each person.

1. Aloe vera, cucumber, and apple blend

This combination is quite beneficial for the intestinal tract. It lessens the irritation. It also neutralizes the production of acid in the stomach, which prevents reflux.

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber
• 1 green apple
• ½ cup of aloe vera gel
• 2 cups of water

Directions

• Chop the cucumber and green apple into small pieces.
• Mix in the blender with the water and aloe vera.
• Then, blend it all well and drink it after a meal.
• Drink one glass every day.

2. Potato water

Potatoes contain a large amount of starch, antioxidants, and fibers, and they help relieve heartburn. This property of the potatoes makes it so that the pH of the stomach is regulated and the esophagus is not so weak.

Ingredients

• 2 potatoes
• 2 cups of water

Directions

• Wash the potatoes.
• Then, juice them in an extractor.
• When you have the juice, mix it with a little water.
• Drink it whenever you feel heartburn discomfort.

Or:

• Slice the previously washed potatoes.
• Place them inside a container and cover it with drinking water.
• Let it sit overnight.
• Drink the liquid whenever you feel heartburn discomfort.

3. Papaya juice and flax seeds

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory compounds and enzymes, this preparation of papaya and flax seed can control the acidity in the stomach. It’s also highly nutritious. And as if that wasn’t enough, it also serves as a stomach acid neutralizer and decreases its passage through the esophagus.

Ingredients

• 1 papaya
• 1 tbsp flax seeds
• Honey to taste

Directions

• Blend all ingredients well.
• Serve and drink.

4. Ginger

Ginger has an alkaline effect that controls acidic compounds, and it stabilizes the pH of the stomach. This reduces acidity.

Ingredients

• 4 regular sized ginger rhizomes, sliced
• 2 cups of water

Directions

• Firstly, bring the water to a boil.
• Second, add the ginger, and allow it to infuse for 20 minutes.
• Drink a glass once a day before bedtime.

5. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is great for stomach problems, and in addition, it helps with digestion by preventing the production of gases, an acidic environment, and inflammation.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp cinnamon powder
• 1 cup of water

Directions

• First, bring the water to a boil
• Second, add the cinnamon and let it infuse for a few minutes.
• Then, drink a glass.

6. Bananas with milk

Bananas are one of the most recommended fruits to treat various stomach conditions.

Ingredients

• 5 bananas
• ½ glass of water
• ½ glass of milk

Directions

• First, cut the bananas into small pieces
• Then, blend them with water and milk
• When you have a homogeneous mixture, let cool and serve.

7. Pineapple juice

Pineapple is a tropical fruit loaded with liquid and flavor, and so it stands out for its diuretic properties and digestive enzymes.

Ingredients

• 1 pineapple, peeled
• 2 cups of water

Directions

• First, cut the pineapple into pieces and blend it with the water.
• Then, serve in a glass.

It’s also recommended that you avoid heavy food. Similarly, you should avoid excess meat, condiments, tobacco, coffee, and candy.

In addition, you must keep a balanced diet, with fewer fats and oils. Increase your intake of fruit, dairy, whole grain cereals such as buckwheat and oats.