For stomach ulcers, the main goals are to reduce inflammation, soothe the stomach lining, and promote healing.
Here are some of the best herbs and foods that may help:
🌿 Helpful Herbs
1. Licorice root (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice - DGL) – Protects the stomach lining and may reduce ulcer pain.
2. Slippery elm – Forms a soothing coating on the stomach wall.
3. Aloe vera juice – Reduces inflammation and supports healing.
4. Turmeric (Curcumin) – Has anti-inflammatory properties and may protect the stomach lining.
5. Chamomile tea – Calms the stomach and reduces irritation.
🥦 Helpful Foods
Bananas – Coat the stomach and reduce acidity.
Cabbage juice – Rich in
vitamin U, shown to promote ulcer healing.
Oats, barley, brown rice – High in soluble fiber, protect the gut lining.
Probiotics (curd, yogurt, kefir, buttermilk) – Help balance gut bacteria, especially useful if ulcers are due to H. pylori.
Honey (especially Manuka honey) – Has antibacterial and healing effects.
Coconut water / coconut milk – Soothes the stomach.
🚫 Foods to Avoid
Spicy foods, fried/oily foods
Excess coffee, tea, alcohol
Carbonated drinks
Too much citrus or tomato
👉 Tip: Eat small, frequent meals instead of heavy ones.
👉 If ulcers are due to H. pylori infection, medical treatment with antibiotics + acid suppressants is required.