A series of PresentationByMr. Allah D ad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan

2. Medicinal Plants and Heart Burn
A series of Presentation
By
Mr. Allah D ad Khan
Former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and Visiting
Professorthe
Universityof Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan

4. Heart Burn
• Heartburn is something that most adults will experience
during their lifetime. It is characterized by an uncomfortable
burning sensation right behind the breastbone that often times
creeps up the throat, and is a symptom more so than a
disease. It is caused by acid reflux, which occurs when the
ring of muscle that allows food into your stomach (the lower
esophageal sphincter, or LES) relaxes when it shouldn’t. The
result is acid from your stomach goes back up your
esophagus, which then causes the sensation of heartburn.
Think about it…its acid burning your throat…ouch! It’s actually
possible to have reflux without heartburn, but it is not possible
to have heartburn without reflux. While over-the-counter and
prescription medications are available, if you suffer only from
occasional heartburn, lifestyle changes and heartburn home
remedies may be the route you want to take

6. 1. Papaya
Yes, this is a fruit, but a
terrific one for improving
digestion. This fruit is a
great source of nutrients,
providing the body with
vitamins A, K, C, and E,
along with minerals such as
iron, copper, selenium, zinc,
magnesium, calcium,
phosphorus, and other
important antioxidants such
as lutein, zeaxanthin,
lycopene, bioflavonoids, and
choline.

7. 2. Mustard
This can work by either eating more
mustard greens in your diet or by
simply swallowing a teaspoon of a
good quality prepared mustard after
each meal. Mustard is actually an
alkalizing food that is loaded with
minerals. When making prepared
mustard (the yellow kind that most
people put on hot dogs and
hamburgers) it’s processed with a
weak form of vinegar. Due to its
alkaline compounds, it neutralizes the
acid that you feel creeping into your
esophagus. Although it might seem a
bit disgusting or sour, you might
actually learn to love it once you feel
the almost instant relief it provides.

8. 3. Fenugreek Seeds
A study performed in India in
2002 found that gel fractions
and aqueous extracts of
fenugreek seeds provide a
protective effect on ulcers and
work even better than the drug
Omeprazole. Fenugreek seeds
work like a sponge, soaking up
gastric acid. One of the great
things about these seeds is
that they are easy to use. No
need to brew a tea or soak
them overnight, simply sprinkle
them over your food and they
go right to work.

9. 4. Fennel
Generally consumed by being
made into tea, fennel is one of
the best means of fighting acid
reflux. This herb works by
improving your overall
digestive process and works at
preventing reflux before it
begins. The active compound
in fennel is anethole, a
substance that calms and
soothes the digestive
tract, preventing spasms in the
intestines. You can drink
fennel tea before or after a
meal, or simply chew it fresh
after meals.

10. 5.Turmeric
Turmeric has gotten a great
deal of attention lately
because it offers the body so
many healing elements. As
luck would have it, turmeric
also works well for the
treatment of acid reflux. The
active ingredient in turmeric,
curcumin, stops inflammation,
which means you will have
instant relief from gas and
bloating. Turmeric is also well-
known for its antioxidant,
disease fighting, and toxic
eliminating compounds.

11. 6. Slippery Elm
This is an ancient, yet potent
herb that has been used by
Native Americans for hundreds
of years for throat problems.
The inner bark of this tree
coats the inflamed and irritated
membranes of the esophagus
and lining of the stomach. This
will neutralize the stomach
acid that leads to acid reflux.
The bark of this tree also
increases mucus production in
the gastrointestinal tract,
which will sooth and protect
irritated tissues.

12. 7. Wood Betony
This little known herb,
sometimes referred to as
purple betony, is amazing
when it comes to treating
acid reflux. By eliminating
unnecessary acid from
the stomach, it can stop
reflux from happening. It
also improves the overall
digestive process.

13. 8. Chamomile
This is the main ingredient in the
popular herbal product called
Iberogast. This herb has been
studied and has been shown to
reduce acid reflux, cramps,
nausea, and general stomach
pain. Chamomile is well-known for
being a relaxing herb, and
German chamomile is best for the
acid reflux that comes from
stress. Chamomile is one of the
gentlest remedies known to man,
so safe that there have been no
side effects reported, even though
it has been used for hundreds of
years.

14. 9. Aloe Vera
• Although many people think of
aloe vera only for burns, it can do
so much more. It can stop
heartburn as well as sunburn
because it reduces inflammation.
You can break off a fresh aloe
vera leaf and squeeze the clear
gel into a glass of water and drink
it after meals, or buy some
premixed aloe vera juice at
almost any health food store. If
you can find it, look for aloe vera
juice mixed with probiotic
cultures so you can get a double
whammy of acid reflux fighting
goodness right from nature. Read
more about benefits and uses of
aloe vera.

15. 10. Agrimony
• Agrimony is a little known
herb that works to relieve
stomach upset and restore
proper function to the
gastrointestinal tract. Many
people don’t realize that acid
reflux also causes vomiting,
nausea, and diarrhea. If you
suffer from these symptoms
with acid reflux, you will find
that agrimony is super helpful
in these areas and should be
your first choice in helping to
treat this problem.

16. 11. Ginger
Ginger is another herb that
can help stop the nausea and
vomiting that some people
experience with acid reflux.
Ginger root has been shown in
studies to have powerful
medicinal compounds that
absorb stomach acid while
calming the digestive system.
You can drink a cup of fresh
ginger root tea after meals, or
take a ginger capsule after
each meal to calm an irritated
gastrointestinal tract.

17. 12. Licorice Root
Licorice, in addition to German
Chamomile, is another
ingredient in the herbal
treatment Iberogast. One
study used 80 patients that
were suffering from acid reflux
and/or gastroduodenitis and
gave them licorice for 3 weeks.
The results showed that there
were noticeable improvements
in erosive alternation in 75
percent of the subjects. This
suggests that licorice can
provide therapeutic and
preventative help on acid
reflux related symptoms.

18. 13. Marshmallow root
Marshmallow root is one of
the oldest remedies known for
heartburn. It produces a
gooey, starchy substance
called mucilage, which coats
and protects the mucous
membranes of your
esophagus—just what you
need when you feel like it’s on
fire. Stir 1 teaspoon powdered
marshmallow root into 1 cup
water and sip it. Drink three or
four cups a day.

19. 14.Juices
The juices of vegetables like
carrots, cucumbers,
radishes, or beets help to
tame the acid in the
stomach due to their
alkaline nature. Feel free to
add a pinch of salt and
pepper for flavour. If juicing
vegetables is
inconvenient or strange to
you, just eat some raw
vegetables

20. 15. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar
(fermented and helps
balances stomach acid)