is a form of [[Peptic Ulcers]]<br>See also : [[Gastritis]]
== Causes ==
* infected with the H. pylori bacterium
* Having another illness such as liver, kidney, or lung disease
* Drinking alcohol regularly
* Being50 Being 50 years old or olderÂ
== Home remedies ==
* [[Licorice]] is used as a traditional treatment for gastric and duodenal ulcers.
*[[Bananas]] have been known for their abilities to protect the stomach against ulcer and prevent ulcer damage because of its antacid effects. In one study, a mixture of banana and milk suppressed the acid secretion and in an animal study, it was found that bananas protected the animals’ stomach from wounds. This is because the substances found in bananas contribute in activating the cells that composes the stomach lining, thereby providing a thicker mucus barrier against stomach acids. Another thing is that bananas contain a compound called protease inhibitors that helps in eliminating the bacteria in the stomach that causes stomach ulcers.
* Raw [[cabbage]] juice is a traditional folk remedy used to heal stomach ulcers
*[[Manuka Honey]] : it'antibacterial nature appears to have effects on internal problems such as: Acid reflux, Infections in the stomach and digestive tract, Ulcers (both in the stomach and peptic), Diarrhea.
* [[Honey]] taken with [[cinnamon]] powder cures stomachache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.
* Royal jelly is the natural result when bees combine honey and pollen. It is a powerhouse of B-complex vitamins. It also contains many other vitamins, minerals, hormones, enzymes, 18 amino acids, and natural antibacterial and antibiotic substances. It has traditionally been used to address bronchial asthma, [[pancreatitis]], [[Liver Diseases]], [[insomnia]], Stomach Ulcers, [[Kidney Diseases]], bone fractures, immune problems, and skin disorders, but royal jelly is also effective for increasing energy.
* [[Mastic]] gum contains anti-bacterial properties that are active against Helicobacter pylori, which has been linked to the development of chronic gastric inflammation, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and stomach cancer.
* [[Glutamine]] helps to protect the stomach by speeding up the detoxification of ammonia produced by H. pylori, preventing the ammonia from damaging cells and weakening the mucous membrane.
* [[Melatonin]] can prevent ulcers, colitis, irritable bowel disease, and colon cancer.
* [[Sai Mei An]] is a traditional Chinese medicine for gastric ulcers.
* [[Black Cumin]] : Researchers found that black seeds possess clinically useful anti-H. pylori activity, comparable to the combined use of all three drugs that were tested. is responsible for active gastritis, peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer.
* Healing Saint : [[St. Charles Borromeo]]
== Warnings ==