Authored by Dr Harsh Sharma, Edited and Peer Reviewed by Dr. Pooja Sharma

Published November 25, 2023, Last updated November 25, 2023

Peptic Ulcers are ulcers that develop in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine. When you use the term peptic ulcers, it includes Gastric (stomach) Ulcers as well as Duodenal (upper part of small intestine) Ulcers. The following 5 homeopathic medicines for peptic ulcers are very effective –

1. Nux Vomica
2. Carbo Veg
3. Kali Bi
4. Phosphorus
5. Graphites

   Before we come to the indications suggesting the use of these homeopathic medicines for peptic ulcers, let us understand the problem a little better.

What are Peptic Ulcers?

As I have mentioned, peptic ulcers include ulcers that occur in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine. Ulcers means sores or wounds that happen due to erosion of the mucous membrane lining the inner side of the stomach and the small intestine. Our stomach and intestine has a thick layer of mucous that protects them from the acids present in the digestive system. If this mucous layer is reduced, it allows the digestive juices which are acidic in nature to eat away the tissues of stomach and intestine. These sores are called peptic ulcers.

What causes peptic ulcers?

Anything and everything that increases the acids in your digestive system or depletes the mucous that lines your inner area of the stomach and intestine can cause peptic ulcers. Digestive juices are naturally acidic in character. This acidic nature helps in breaking down complex foods that we eat. But there is the optimum range of these acidic juices that the body can tolerate. If the acidity level increases, it can erode the lining of the stomach and the intestine. The following are the important causes of peptic ulcers-

• Helicobacter Pylori – it is a bacteria that is known to cause peptic ulcers. H Pylori is one of the most important causes of peptic ulcers. Although most of humans carry this bacteria, but not everyone gets stomach ulcers. Other contributory factors also exist that predispose one to have gastric or duodenal ulcers.
• NSAIDs – increased usage of painkillers can erode the inner lining of your stomach or intestine. This results in gastric or duodenal ulcers.
• Other medications – SSRIs, steroids, anti-coagulants and Aspirin can also induce stomach and intestinal ulcers.
• Smoking – one of the more common causes of stomach ulcers and intestine ulcers is smoking cigarettes or tobacco in any form.
• Drinking alcohol – another common causative factor is alcohol. Prevalence of drinking alcohol in stomach and intestinal ulcer patients is a well established fact.
• Stress – mental stress is another common known factor.

What are the symptoms of Peptic Ulcers?

The most common symptom of peptic ulcers is the burning pain that most people experience. This burning may vary in timing or position depending upon the location of the ulcers. Other symptoms of gastric and duodenal ulcers are as follows-

• Burning pain in the middle of your upper abdomen between meals or at night
• Bloating of stomach and abdomen after eating
• Nausea or vomiting is another common symptom
• Loss of appetite can be seen in many patients
• Weight loss is experienced by a number of people suffering from stomach or duodenal ulcers
• Stools may become black or dark due to bleeding from the digestive tract

What are the complications of Peptic Ulcers?

Although most of the ulcers remain the way they are, in some cases they can cause serious complications. Bleeding from the ulcers is a common problem and leads to anaemia, black or dark stools. In some cases, scar tissue may form at the site of the ulcers. This does not allow the area to contract and leads to loss of function. Digestion may be hampered because of this.

One of the more serious complications happens to be a perforation of the area where the ulcer is present. It could be in the stomach or duodenum. A perforation can cause the infection to spread everywhere in the abdomen and could be a life threatening situation.

Homeopathic treatment of Peptic Ulcers

Stomach ulcers or duodenal ulcers are easily treatable with homeopathy. It is able to deal with all causes of peptic ulcers, whether stress, smoking or H Pylori infection. Homeopathic medicines are very effective in all such cases. Modification of the lifestyle is important and must accompany the homeopathic treatment of peptic ulcers.

5 Best Homeopathic medicines for peptic ulcers

1. Nux Vomica – One of the best homeopathic medicines for peptic ulcers due to excess alcohol intake

2. Carbo Veg – One of the best homeopathic medicines for peptic ulcers with bloating of stomach

3. Kali Bichrome – One of the best homeopathic remedies for peptic ulcers with pain in a circumscribed spot

4. Phosphorus – One of the best homeopathic remedies for peptic ulcers with desire for cold drinks

5. Graphites – One of the best homeopathic medicines for peptic ulcers with pain better after eating

Here is a brief description of the symptoms of these medicines. This is just an illustration of how Homeopathy tailors medicines for each patient despite having the same problem. Often, different remedies need to be prescribed to patients even when they have the same disease. Therefore, it is advisable to take the advice of an experienced homeopathic doctor instead of doing self – medication.

1. Nux Vomica – One of the best homeopathic medicines for peptic ulcers due to excess alcohol intake

When the trouble starts due to excess and regular usage of alcohol, Nux Vomica is one of the best homeopathic medicines for peptic ulcers. Smoking, regular intake of intoxicants or stimulants all point to the usage of this remedy for stomach or duodenal ulcers. Sour or bitter eructations are usually present. The patient is usually an aggressive male who is thin, active and nervous and works long hours pursuing an ambitious career. Constipation is a common concomitant. Such a person cannot tolerate cold air or cold environment.

2. Carbo Veg – One of the best homeopathic remedies for peptic ulcers with bloating of stomach

When there is lot of bloating and flatulence in the abdomen, Carbo Veg is one of the best homeopathic remedies for peptic ulcers. The abdomen becomes tense and the pain in abdomen is worse on lying down. There is nausea in the morning. Meat, milk and fat things don’t agree and are disliked. The patient is usually fat, sluggish and lazy.

3. Kali Bichrome – One of the best homeopathic medicines for peptic ulcers with pain in a circumscribed spot

When the pain is in a small circumscribed spot which can be indicated by the tip of a finger, Kali Bichrome is one of the best homeopathic remedies for peptic ulcers. There is heaviness and a loaded feeling in the stomach immediately after eating food. Cutting pain in the stomach is common soon after eating. Patients usually vomit bright yellow water.

4. Phosphorus – One of the best homeopathic remedies for peptic ulcers with desire for cold drinks

When there is increased thirst and that too for cold water, Phosphorus is one of the best homeopathic medicines for peptic ulcers. Ice cold water is the demand of the patient’s gastrointestinal system and this water is vomited soon after it becomes warm in the stomach. There is so much hunger that the patient feels hungry soon after eating. Stomach region is painful to touch. The patient is usually tall and thin.

5. Graphites – One of the best homeopathic medicines for peptic ulcers with pain better after eating

When the pain in stomach region is better after eating, Graphites is one of the best homeopathic medicines for peptic ulcers. The patient feels pressure and heaviness in the stomach region. Burning in the stomach is also a common symptom. There is nausea and vomiting after each meal. The patient is usually obese and constipated. Cold is not tolerated well by such patients.