Looking For A Heartburn Herbal Remedy? Try Herbal Teas!

Article:
by Rose Smith

Tea has been used for thousands of years to soothe and ease a
variety of health problems. In fact, tea is the most consumed
beverage in the world, aside from water. Herbal teas have also
proven to be a good choice for those searching for a natural
heartburn herbal remedy.

Black, green and red teas contain polyphenols which is an
antioxidant that helps to protect our body from free radical
damage. The polyphenols found in tea have been shown to provide
anti-cancer properties through numerous studies. Additionally,
these same studies have suggested that drinking several cups of
tea each day may also reduce the risk of gastric and esophageal
cancers.

But not all teas are created equal. The leaves from black, green
and red teas come from a warm-weather evergreen tree known as
Camellia sinensis. However, what we consider "herbal teas" do
not come from this tree at all. In fact, herbal teas aren't
really teas but are infusions called "tisane" that are made from
various herbs, flowers, roots, and other parts of some plants.
Tisane does not contain as much polyphenols as true tea does,
although they can be very beneficial in other ways.

When looking at how to get rid of heartburn, you may find some
"herbal teas" are more advantageous in regards to easing
heartburn symptoms, acid reflux and other gastrointestinal
disorders, than others. Unfortunately, some teas may aggravate
these conditions rather than relieve them, so choose your herbal
tea remedy wisely.

So, if you are looking for a way to relieve heartburn symptoms
or other problems associated with digestive orders, such as
GERD, here are a few herbal teas you may want to consider trying:

Chamomile Tea

This is a very popular herbal tea used to treat a variety of
health concerns such as indigestion, heartburn, anxiety, PMS,
sleep disturbances and easing anxiety. It also helps to relieve
the inflamed or irritated mucus membranes of the digestive tract
(good for acid reflux sufferers) and helps to promote normal
digestion. Used topically, it can also promote the healing of
minor skin irritations and scrapes. However, since chamomile is
found in the ragweed family, it could cause a reaction to anyone
who has allergies to ragweed.

Marshmallow Tea

No, not the big fluffy things you roast over the fire. In this
case, it is the root that is used in herbal medicinal products.
When taken internally, such as in a tea, marshmallow is known to
ease bladder infections, and coat and soothe the
gastrointestinal tract, sore throats, ease respiratory problems
and promote healing of the urinary tract. It can also be
purchased as a topical formula for use on burns, scrapes and
inflammatory skin disorders.

Peppermint Tea

The mint leaves are used to brew a delightfully refreshing
herbal tea that contains no caffeine. However, there are
conflicting reports on whether to use peppermint in any form
when suffering from heartburn and/or acid reflux.

In some cases, it is said to ease stomach and digestive
problems. The oil within the peppermint helps to stimulate the
flow of bile to the stomach and relieve gas pains, calm
heartburn, and settle an upset stomach and nausea. On the other
hand, studies have also indicated that drinking peppermint,
spearmint or other strongly spiced teas actually causes the LES
to relax even more, resulting in additional acid reflux. The LES
(lower esophageal sphincter) is a one-way valve that separates
the esophagus from the stomach and allows food and liquid to
enter the stomach. When this sphincter doesn't close properly or
is relaxed enough, food, liquid and acid can reflux back up into
the esophagus causing heartburn. Since the reports are
conflicting on how effective peppermint tea may be in aiding
heartburn relief, you may just wish to try it for yourself and
see which group you fall into.

Aloe Vera Juice

Although this is not a tea, I've included it in this article as
Aloe Vera can be taken in liquid form. The liquid is made from
the gel found within the Aloe Vera leaves and works to help
soothe the digestive system plus protect against ulcers. In
topical form, it is great to use on minor burns, sunburn, cuts,
and scalds.

Many plants and herbs can be made into herbal teas that have a
variety of beneficial properties. The above list should give you
a starting point on some of the more favorable beverages that
help with heartburn and other digestive orders.

A note about peptic ulcers: Many teas can aggravate the healing
of peptic ulcers. Chamomile, however, seems to have a soothing
effect. It contains a high flavonoid called Apigenin which helps
to inhibit the growth of Helicobacter Pylori, the organism
responsible for causing peptic ulcers.

About the author:
Rose Smith operates several sites featuring natural and organic
relief solutions for everyday health problems - both in humans
and animals. If you would like to know how to get rid of heartburn, acid reflux and GERD symptoms naturally without drugs visit www.controlyourheartburn.com.


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