Gastritis
Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting
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About Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the stomach lining. It can be either acute, coming on suddenly for a short duration, or chronic, developing gradually and lasting for a long time. It's a common condition; in the U.S., about 8 out of every 1,000 people are affected. Acute gastritis is often caused by an infection, excessive alcohol consumption, or certain medications that irritate the stomach. Globally, up to half of the population is believed to have chronic gastritis linked to the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria.
Beyond its acute or chronic nature, gastritis can be classified based on how it impacts the stomach’s protective lining. Erosive gastritis is a type where the inflammation leads to injuries or ulcers on the stomach lining. In contrast, nonerosive gastritis involves irritation without the formation of ulcers. A specific type of nonerosive gastritis, called atrophic gastritis, causes the stomach lining to thin over time due to persistent irritation.
Medical term: Gastritis
Slippery Elm
Verified Herb
Why it works:
Demulcent / mucilage coating: the inner bark produces a viscous mucilage when mixed with water. That gel can coat the stomach lining and provide a protective, soothing barrier that...
Instructions:
These are the common, traditionally recommended approaches used in herbal medicine and described by medical information sites (note: formulations and strengths vary by product):. •...
Warnings:
May interfere with absorption of oral medications. The mucilage can coat pills or bind drugs; separa...
Studies:
There are very few randomized, high-quality trials testing s...
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Evening Primrose Oil
Verified Supplement
Why it works:
GLA → anti-inflammatory prostaglandin pathway. EPO is rich in linoleic acid and γ-linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is metabolized to dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA), which can give rise to...
Instructions:
Important: There is no established, evidence-based dose for gastritis in humans. The guidance below is pragmatic (based on common supplemental dosing for other conditions) — not a...
Warnings:
Lack of proven benefit for gastritis in humans. Don’t replace standard medical treatment (for exampl...
Studies:
Below are the most relevant peer-reviewed and review sources...
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Licorice Root
Verified Herb
Why it works:
Stimulates protective mucus / mucosal defence. DGL appears to increase gastric mucus and bicarbonate secretion and promote mucosal blood flow and cell regeneration, which helps the...
Instructions:
Form to use. • Use deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) (chewable tablets, lozenges or powder) for gastritis/peptic-type problems rather than whole licorice root, to avoid glycyrrhizi...
Warnings:
Why the safety discussion matters. • Whole licorice root contains glycyrrhizin, which can cause a ps...
Studies:
Double-blind crossover trial of deglycyrrhizinated liquorice...
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Ginger
Verified Herb
Why it works:
Ginger contains bioactive compounds (6-gingerol, shogaols, zingerone, paradol) with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, gastro-motility and mucosa-protective effects tha...
Instructions:
Forms commonly used in studies and practice. • Fresh ginger root (slices or grated) brewed into tea.. • Standardized ginger extracts (capsules/tablets) containing quantified ginger...
Warnings:
Major warnings. • Bleeding risk / anticoagulants: ginger has antiplatelet/anticoagulant effects in s...
Studies:
A. Direct gastritis studies“Therapeutic effect of ginger on...
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Turmeric (Curcumin)
Verified Herb
Why it works:
Turmeric’s active compound, curcumin, has demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities that target key factors in gastritis, such as H. pylori infectio...
Instructions:
One human study from Indonesia used a turmeric decoction in a quasi-experimental design: 100 gastritis sufferers consumed 2 × 150 ml daily, 15 minutes before breakfast and dinner,...
Warnings:
Curcumin has poor bioavailability, and while true medical efficacy remains unproven, it is widely av...
Studies:
A 2023 quasi-experimental study using turmeric decoction (14...
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Garlic
Verified Herb
Why it works:
Antibacterial activity vs Helicobacter pylori — garlic and its sulfur compounds (notably allicin and derived organosulfur compounds) inhibit H. pylori growth in many in vitro studi...
Instructions:
Dietary garlic (food) — many studies simply assess habitual garlic intake (raw or cooked) as part of diet surveys. No standardized “food” dose is validated for treating gastritis....
Warnings:
May increase bleeding risk — garlic (especially concentrated supplements and raw garlic) can have an...
Studies:
Major randomized intervention (large, long follow-up):The Sh...
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Green Tea Extract (EGCG)
Herb
Why it works:
1. Anti-Helicobacter pylori Activity Green tea extract shows the strongest inhibition of H. pylori urease with an IC50 value of 13 μg/ml, and the catechin epigallocatechin gallate...
Instructions:
Dosage Recommendations: Most experts recommend taking up to 400 milligrams in supplement form at first and not more than 800 milligrams before knowing how you react What Is EGCG? B...
Warnings:
Liver Toxicity Risk: Hepatotoxicity was identified as the critical effect, strongly associated with...
Studies:
Human Population Studies: A population-based case-control st...
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Marshmallow Root
Verified Herb
Why it works:
Mucilage / polysaccharides form a protective coating.. Marshmallow root is rich in water-soluble polysaccharides (mucilage) that form a viscous, bio-adhesive layer on epithelial su...
Instructions:
Common dosage forms. • Dried root (cold infusion / decoction / powder) — most traditional preparations use the dried root in an infusion (often cold or gentle infusion to extract m...
Warnings:
May interfere with drug absorption (physically).. The mucilage can coat the gut lining and slow or r...
Studies:
Key laboratory / preclinical studies (mechanistic & gast...
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Aloe Vera Juice
Herb
Why it works:
Aloe vera juice is believed to alleviate gastritis symptoms due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and mucosal-protective properties. These attributes help sooth...
Instructions:
Product Selection: Choose high-quality, inner-leaf aloe vera juice that is specifically processed to remove aloin, a potent laxative that can cause digestive upset. Look for produc...
Warnings:
Laxative Effects: Some aloe vera products contain aloin, which can act as a laxative and may worsen...
Studies:
Epidemiological Study in Poland: Reported that aloe vera was...
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Probiotics
Verified Supplement
Why it works:
Improve microbial balance & reduce dysbiosis. Probiotics can help restore a healthier stomach/intestine microbial community after infection or antibiotics, which reduces inflammati...
Instructions:
A. If gastritis is caused by H. pylori (most clear clinical application):. • Use as an adjunct to standard eradication regimens (antibiotics + PPI, often with bismuth when recommen...
Warnings:
Not risk-free — rare but serious infections reported. Case reports and systematic reviews document r...
Studies:
PLOS ONE meta-analysis (2016): probiotic supplementation dur...
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Chamomile
Verified Herb
Why it works:
Anti-inflammatory effects — chamomile contains flavonoids (e.g., apigenin, luteolin) and terpenoids (e.g., α-bisabolol) that reduce inflammatory mediators and protease activity in...
Instructions:
Form & preparation (common, practical):. • Chamomile tea (infusion) — use dried German chamomile flowers (or a commercial tea bag). Typical home preparation: 1–2 teaspoons (≈1–4 g)...
Warnings:
Allergic reactions — if you are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family (ragweed, chrysanthemums...
Studies:
Key recent reviews and experimental studiesMDPI review (comp...
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Dandelion Root
Verified Herb
Why it works:
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Extracts of Taraxacum officinale contain sesquiterpene lactones, phenolic acids and other antioxidants that reduce inflammatory markers...
Instructions:
Forms commonly used. • Decoction / tea (root): Root is best prepared as a decoction (simmered 10–20 minutes) to extract the heavier constituents (bitter compounds and inulin-contai...
Warnings:
Gallbladder disease / gallstones / bile duct obstruction: Dandelion stimulates bile production (chol...
Studies:
Reviews and systematic reviews (good overviews):A review pap...
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