Indigestion :herbal remedies for Indigestion. By babalawo Obanifa.

In this article babalawo Obanifa will be explaining different traditionally yoruba herbal remedies for Indigestion. First I must make it clear that indigestion is not a diseases. Rather than they are symptoms that can experience in form of feeling of fullness immediately or soon after eating. Here in yoruba land. We know indigestion as aida ohunje (indigestion). In this article I explain in detail what is indigestion, symptoms and likely causes of indigestion and lifestyle to cultivate to cure indigestion. And remedies available for Indigestion in yoruba herbal medicine.
What is indigestion?  Indigestion also known as dyspepsia simply mean a condition or situation in which
a person, suffer from pain in the abdomen region, accompanied by heartburn and experiencing difficulty in digestion of food. It can simply be refer to as stomach upset.
Because the pains and the associated discomfort are Recurrent in nature and are often indicator of underlying problems such as ulcer, gastrointestinal intestinal reflux diseases or GRD, Gallbladder diseases etc.
In yoruba herbal medicine there is no much  explanation available for causes and symptoms of indigestion, rather than there is absolute efficacious remedies for it. But before I will start to explain all this remedies for Indigestion. I will like to address the causes of indigestion from scientific orthodox perspective. In a bid to do these for easy comprehension of what  indigestion is. Web med has given a comprehensive explanation on what indigestion is, the explanation which we shall adopt some out of it directly in to this article before I go into details into of the herbal remedies for Indigestion. All the behavioural life style to avoid indigestion shall also be discussed in detail.

According to Web med :

Indigestion is  often a sign of an underlying problem, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),ulcers, or gallbladder  disease, rather than a condition of its own.
Also called dyspepsia, it is defined as a persistent or recurrent pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen .

What Are the Symptoms of Indigestion?
The symptoms of indigestion include :

*.Burning in thestomachor upper abdomen
*.Abdominal pain
*.Bloating(full feeling)
*.Belching and gas
*.Nausea and vomiting
*.Acidic taste
*ppp.Growlingstomach

These  symptoms may increase in times of stress.
People often haveheartburn(a burning sensation deep  in the chest) along with indigestion. But heartburn itself  is a different symptom that may indicate another problem.

Who Is at Risk for Indigestion?

People of all ages and of both sexes are affected by indigestion. It's extremely common. An individual's risk increases with:
*.Excess alcohol consumption
*.Use of drugs that may irritate the stomach, such as aspirin and other pain relievers
*.Conditions where there is an abnormality in the digestive tract, such as anulcer
*.Emotional problems, such as anxiety or depression

What Causes Indigestion?

Indigestion has many causes, including:
Diseases:

*.Ulcers
*.GERD
*.Stomach cancer(rare)
*.Gastroparesis(a condition where the stomach doesn't empty properly; this often occurs in people with diabetes )
*.Stomach infections
*.Irritable bowel syndrome
*.Chronicpancreatitis
*.Thyroiddisease
*.Pregnancy

Medications:
*. Aspirin and other painkillers, such as IAds like ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil), andnaproxen(Naprosyn)
*.Estrogenand oral contraceptives
 *.Steroid medications
*.Certain antibiotics
*.Thyroid medicines

Lifestyle :
*.Eating too much, eating too fast, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations
*.Drinking too much alcohol
*.Cigarette smoking.
*.Stress and fatigue

 Indigestion  is not caused by excess stomach acid.

Swallowing excessive air when eating may increase the symptoms of belching and bloating, which are often associated with indigestion.Sometimes people have persistent indigestion that is not related to any of these factors. This type of indigestion is called functional, or non-ulcer dyspepsia.

How Is Indigestion Diagnosed?

If you are experiencing symptoms of indigestion, make an appointment to see your doctor. Because indigestion is such a broad term, it is helpful to provide your doctor with a precise description of the discomfort you are experiencing. In describing the symptoms, try to define where in the abdomen the discomfort usually occurs.

Your doctor will rule out any underlying conditions that may be causing your symptoms. Your doctor may perform several blood tests  and you may have X-rays of the stomach or small intestine. Your doctor may also suggest you have an upper  endoscopy to  look closely at the inside of the stomach. During the procedure, anendoscope-- a flexible tube that contains a light and a camera to produce images from inside the body -- is used to look inside your stomach.

What Is the Treatment for Indigestion?

Because indigestion is a symptom rather than a disease, treatment usually depends upon the underlying condition causing the indigestion.Often, episodes of indigestion go away within hours without medical attention. However, if your symptoms become worse, you should consult a doctor.

 Avoiding foods and situations that cause indigestion are the best ways to treat it. Here are some helpful tips to alleviate indigestion:
*.Try not to chew with your mouth open , talk while chewing , or eat too fast. This causes you to swallow too much air, which can aggravate indigestion
.*.Drink fluids after rather than during meals.
*.Avoid late-night eating.
*.Avoid spicy foods
.*.Stop smoking.
*.Avoid alcoholic beverages.

If indigestion is not relieved after making these changes, your doctor may prescribe medications to alleviate your symptoms.

.How Can I Prevent Indigestion?

The best way to prevent indigestion is to avoid the foods and situations that seem to cause it. Keeping a food diary is helpful in identifying foods that cause indigestion.

Here are some other suggestions:
*.Eat small meals so the stomach does not have to work as hard or as long.
*.Eat slowly.
*.Avoid foods that contain high amounts of acids,such as citrus fruits and tomatoes.
*.Reduce or avoid foods and beverages that contain caffeine .
*.If stress is a trigger for your indigestion, learn new methods for managing  stress, such as relaxation andbiofeedbacktechniques.
*.If you smoke, consider quitting, or at least not smoking right  before or after eating, as smoking can  irritate the stomach lining.
*.Cut back on alcohol consumption, because alcohol can irritate the stomach lining.
*.Avoid wearing tight-fitting garments, because they tend to compress the stomach, which can cause its contents to enter theesophagus.
*.Don't exercise with  a full stomach. Rather,exercise before  a meal or at least one hour after eating a meal.
*.Don't lie down right after eating.
*.Wait at least three hours after your last meal of the day before going to bed.
*.Sleeping  your head elevated (at least 6 inches) above your feet and use pillows to prop yourself up . This will help allow digestive juices to flow into the intestines rather  than to the esophagus
HERBAL REMEDIES FOR INDIGESTION(AIDA OHUNJE)  IN YORUBA HERBAL MEDICINE BY BABALAWO OBANIFA . every herbal remedies I will explain below do work greatly against indegistion.

* Egbo akogun (Aristolochia Ringens), epo atare (skin or cover of Alligator pepper fruits with scientific name Aframomum Melegueta) eyo atare meje (seven seed of Alligator pepper) blend the three together into powder. Take palp with it, or use warm water.

*Alubosa Ayu (garlic with scientific name Allium Sativum) omi agbon (COCONUT water) blend the garlic and put inside coconut water add some little ordinary water. Uses :take a cup of it at night before you go to sleep.

*Ejinrin wewe (Mormordica charantia) squeeze this fresh Mormordica charantia leave with fresh water. preserve it  to avoid been stale. Uses :drink one fun cup every night before you sleep.

*Egbo akogun  gbigbe  (the dry root of Aridistolochia - ringens, orogbo gbigbe (dry seeds of bitter kola Garcina kola) kahun Bilala(Trona). eso Abere (Picralima - nitida)
grind or blend every thing to fine powder. Uses : one full teaspoon of the herbs should be taking with water 3 times a day.

*Egbo ogbolo (the roots of Leptoderris branchyptera) Egbo Abere (roots of Picralima nitida) egbo paran pupa tabi funfun(roots of Morinda Morindoides) chop the roots into pieces. Soak it inside clean water for three days before use. Uses :first take a cube of sugar before taking a full teaspoon of the mixture, to be taken once a day by an adult,one small teaspoon for children. This mixture work effectively for Indigestion and dysentery.

*Ewe lapaplapa pupa  tutu (fresh Jantropha Gossyplifolia) egbo lapaplapa funfun tutu (fresh leave of Jantropha curcas). Squeeze the leaves with clean water. Filter the leaves. Uses :drink one full cup of it daily. It work also for Indigestion and dysentery.

*Ewe ewuro tutu (fresh leave of valionia amygadalina) squeeze the fresh leave of bitter leave and drink in moderate quantity.

*Omi osan ganyin, ganyin tabi omi osan wewe (juice of citrus medica or juice of citrus aurantifolia) ewe lapaplapa pupa tutu (fresh leave of Jantropha curcas) squeeze the leaves with the lime orange juice. As little Potash or Trona. Uses :take half glass cup of it whenever you have indigestion problem.

*egbo gbure (roots of water leave know as talinum triangulare) grind it into fine powder. Uses :take it with warm water.

*Eso ibepe dudu (Unripe pawpaw with scientific name Carica papaya) chop it into small pieces. Eso tagiri(lagenaria Breviflora) chop also to piece,ose dudu (small black local soap, kahun Bilala die (small Trona). Burn every thing together. Blend it to powder. Uses :take one tea spoon of the powder can be use with water, Palm wine, gin, lime or lemon juice etc. It work effectively to cure pile and indigestion of any sort.

*odo ewe jenjoko tutu (fresh tops of Cissampelos Mucronata) Squeeze it with water. Uses :drink a small glass cup of per day as a  remedy for Indigestion.

*Egbo Akogun (roots of Aristolochia - Ringens) baaka (Gladiolus psttacinus) Isa eta (insects viverra civeta/Patcthyrens tarstus). Blend into powder. Use :a small baby spoon of it should be taken with water  gin or lime juice etc.

*ewe omunukeregbe (leaves of Grewia Carpinifolia), and see of gossypium barbadense. All should be put inside bottle of gin. Uses :take one short of it daily.
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