3. Tea
Drinking various kinds of tea with honey has been shown in a study to reduce the risk of infection with helicobacter pylori bacteria. According to a study in the journal Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, drinking green or black tea with honey was shown to prevent the development of the bacteria through a breath test.
In addition to green and black teas showing some effectiveness against gastritis, chamomile tea is a traditional remedy for gastritis, because of its anti-inflammatory properties and antibacterial properties. It also has a calming effect, and reduction of stress can also be helpful for gastritis patients.
Other herbal teas that can be helpful for this condition include goldenseal, licorice and marshmallow. Adding honey to tea can add an extra boost in easing gastritis symptoms because honey has long been used to fight infections of all kinds.
4. Garlic
Garlic has traditionally been prized for its many health benefits, including fighting infections, lowering cholesterol and aiding the cardiovascular system. In addition, garlic contains properties that can strengthen the stomach lining.
Since gastritis attacks the stomach lining, keeping this layer strong is one way to prevent the illness and ease its symptoms. Crushing and eating raw garlic is one way to help support your stomach. In addition, it contains sulfur which has been shown to improve gut health. Not everyone reacts well to garlic, however, and it can cause gas and bloat among people who are not used to it.
If this is the case, rather than eating it raw, take garlic supplements that prevent some of the side effects of raw garlic. You can use garlic in cooking, but once it is heated up, it loses some of the effectiveness of raw garlic.