Gastric ulcer

That burning pit in the stomach after food? Ayurveda sees it as āmlapitta, a fiery pitta doṣa imbalance scorching the stomach lining. When digestion goes haywire, excess acid erodes tissues, creating painful sores. Left unchecked, this heat disrupts agni (digestive fire) and spreads inflammation throughout the gut.

Common Causes of Gastric ulcer

Eating hot, spicy, or fried foods too often.
Suppression of natural urges like hunger or gas.
Emotional triggers like anger and anxiety.
Smoking, alcohol, or strong medication use.
Infections like Helicobacter pylori that aggravate pitta.

Symptoms of Gastric ulcer

Burning pain after eating, relieved by fasting.
Nausea or sour taste rising in the throat.
Loss of appetite due to discomfort.
Frequent bloating or flatulence.
Weight loss and fatigue in chronic cases

Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Gastric ulcer

Herbs like amalaki and shatavari cool and repair tissues.
Pitta-pacifying diet: warm milk, rice gruel, and tender coconut.
Daily intake of ghṛta (medicated ghee) soothes the lining.
Stress management through prāṇāyāma and meditation.
Classical therapies like virechana cleanse excess pitta safely.