Posted by admin on March 27th, 2009
Chamomile tea or capsules has a soothing effect on inflamed and irritated mucous membranes. It is also high in the flavonoid apigenin that inhibits the growth of H. pylori. Calendula is another plant with antiinflammatory and healing activities that can be used as part of a traditional medicine approach to peptic ulcers.
Marshmallow is high-mucilage containing and may be used for irritated or inflamed mucous membranes in the digsetive system. Garlic has been reported to have antihelicobacter activity and may ba usedful.
Posted by admin on March 23rd, 2009
Oral supplementation with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) reduces the relapse rates for peptic ulcer. DMSO in combination with cimetidine is more effective then cimetidine alone. Licorice may protect the stomach and duodenum by increasing production of mucin, a substance that protects the lining of these organs against stomach acid and other harmful substances. According to laboratory research, deglycryrrhizinated form of licorice may also provide a soothing of H. phlori and also provide a soothing effect. The gummy extract of pistachia lentiscus, also known as mastic or gum mastic, may heal peptic ulcers by its ability to kill H. pylori.
Posted by admin on March 20th, 2009
Zinc is also needed for the repair of damaged tissue and has a protective effect against stomach ulceration. Zinc supplements with 25 to 50 mg of zinc per day and 1 to 3 mg of copper per day must be taken. Experimental animal studies have shown that zinc a salt of the amino acid carnosine exerts significant protection against ulcer formation and promotes the healing of existing ulcers. This compound can help eradicate H. pylori, an organism that has been linked to peptic ulcer.
Glutamine, an amino acid, is the principle source of energy for cells that line the small intestine and stomach. Some suggest 500 to 1000 mg of glutamine taken two to three times per day may help people overcome peptic ulcers.
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