Dyspepsia
Synopsis of Dyspepsia
Dyspepsia is a general term that refers to upper abdominal discomfort or pain, often associated with bloating, early satiety, nausea, belching, and a feeling of fullness during or after meals. It is one of the most common digestive complaints and can be either functional (with no identifiable cause) or organic, stemming from an underlying condition like ulcers, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or, less commonly, stomach cancer.
The condition may be triggered by overeating, eating too quickly, consuming fatty or spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, smoking, or stress. Infections such as Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and use of NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are common contributing factors, especially in chronic or recurrent cases.
While functional dyspepsia is not dangerous, it can significantly reduce quality of life. Organic dyspepsia may require further medical evaluation and treatment. Diagnosis is often based on symptoms but may include tests like endoscopy, H. pylori screening, and imaging if red flags are present (e.g., unintentional weight loss, vomiting, anemia, or gastrointestinal bleeding).
When to see a doctor:
Seek medical evaluation if symptoms are severe, persistent (longer than a few weeks), occur in adults over age 50 for the first time, or are accompanied by red flag symptoms such as weight loss, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, or blood in the stool.
Natural remedies for Dyspepsia
Smaller, More Frequent Meals: Helps reduce pressure on the stomach and prevent discomfort.
Avoid Triggers: Reduce intake of fatty, acidic, spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated beverages.
Chew Thoroughly and Eat Slowly: Supports better digestion and prevents overeating.
Elevate Head After Eating: Helps reduce reflux symptoms and improve gastric emptying.
Herbal Teas: Ginger, peppermint, and chamomile teas may relieve bloating and soothe the stomach.
Probiotics: Support gut flora balance and improve digestion, especially in cases linked to dysbiosis.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Dyspepsia
cutch
allspice
aloe vera
green chiretta
apple
artichoke
barberry
basil
myrobalan
berry flavor
betel
bilberry
black pepper
blackberry
rice
calcium
chamomile
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
fennel
flavonols
ginger
goldenseal
heartwood
Indian tinospora
licorice root
marshmallow
mustard seed
oregon grape
peppermint oil
phellodendron amurense
plantain
plum fruit
raspberry
slippery elm bark
sphaeranthus indicus
triphala
gastrodia
cardamom
papaya
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
hedychium spicatum
anise
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
fumaria parviflora
swertia
peony
boxthorne
yarrow
prickly ash
myrrh
chrysanthemum
dioscorea
fern
hyacinth bean
sweetgums
morinda
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
wood betony
hypothalamus
white oak
indigo leaves
enzymes blend (proprietary)
geranium
Angelica archanglica
Avens
Asoka
Asafetida
Alpinia katsumadai
Aerva Lanta
Alpinia
African Ginger
Alpine Lily
Aliphatic alcohol
Angelica
acacia
Allium tuberosum Rottl.
Agrimony
Ajowan
Achyranthes
Abrus
Amomum
Asoka Tree
Activated Charcoal
Asafoetida
Ajuga
Artemisia
Alkaloid (unspecified)
Anserina
Arisaema cum bile
Albizia (unspecified)
Aerva lanata
American Centaury
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Acacetin
Activated Charcoal
Apigenin
Anacard Or
Abutua
Angostura
Aluminum Hydroxide
Amomum (unspecified)
Alsonia scholaris
African Basil
Agrimonia pilosa
Aresaema (unspecified)
Asteracea
Arecoline Hydrobromide
Aromatic acid (unspecified)
Alpha Glucans
American Dogwood
Anthocyanins
Anise
Ananain
Asian Plantain
Ammonium carbonate
Abuta
Amomum subulatum
Aniseed myrtle
Arisaema
Assam Indigo
Acidulant
Adsorbant
Barberry
Black Seed
Bentonite
Belleric myrobalan
Brassica oleracea (unspecified)
Bengal Fig
Bergenia Pacumbis
Bai Ji
Bidens pilosa
Blackthorn
Buckthorn Plantain
Bicarbonate
Blepharis
Boswellia serrata
Bioflavonoid
Belleric myrobalan
Bioflavonoids (mixed)
Blackbrush
Bistort
Betel
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Blackboard tree
Bismuth nitrate
Butter
Brine
Bael
Boerhavia diffussa
Buckhorn Plantain
Boswellia
Buttermilk
Banyan
Bur-Reed
Bicarbonate (mixed)
Bismuth subsalicylate
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Bitter principals
Birch
Black root
banana
Black Pepper and White Pepper
Boswellic acids
Black Pepper
Balsam pear
Bergenia
Boerhavia diffusa
Centaury
Cinnamomum
Chenopodium Oil
Cinnamomum loureirii
Cucurbita moschata
Chlorophyllin
Chickweed
Castor oil derivative (unspecified)
Combretum quadrangulare
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Centaurium erythraea
Common Plantain
Chinese mugwort
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Capsaicin
Cardamom
Capsicum
Chinese Mallow
Colotsrum
Chokecherry
Commiphora (unspecified)
Curcumen
Catechu
Cyperus rotundus
Curcuminoid (unspecified)
Curcuminoids
Chinese Amomum
Calamus rhizome
Carrot
Cinnamaldehydes
Campylandra fimbriata
Colombo
Cassia (unspecified)
Cassia fistula
Centipeda minima
Chinese Sumac
Chrysanthemum (unspecified)
Corktree
Curcuma
Chirata
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Cynanchum otophyllum
Chamomile
China Rose
Commiphora wightii
Cynanchum (unspecified)
Clay
Costus
Chamomile (unspecified)
Chinese Goldthread
Capsaisin
Colocynth
Celosia
Cambodium Cardamom
Chenopodium album
Curcumin
Duodenum
DIVI-DIVI
Diatase
Dogwood (not specifed)
Dianthrone
Dogwood (unspecified)
Diastase (unspecified)
Dichrostachys glomerata
English Chamomile
Erodium cicutarium
Evodia
Embelia ribes
European Barberry
Elephant's Head
European-Five Finger Grass
Embelia
Flueggea?suffruticosa
Fuchsia
Free Form Amino Acid
Flavonoid glycosides
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
Fern
Fungus (unspecified)
Fern-leaf yarrow
Fumaritory
Four leaved grass
Fennel
Goldthread
Ground Ivy
Ghee
Genipap
Gnaphalium
Glucoside (unspecified)
Guava
Gingerol
German Chamomile
Goldthread (unspecified)
Gland (unspecified)
Glycyrrhiza (unspecified)
Greater Celandine
Greater galangal
Gentianella amarella
Gallotannin (unspecified)
Gardenia
Galangal
Golden Willow
Ginger phenols (unspecified)
Ginsenosides
Hyacinth (unspecified)
Houttynia
Hygrophila
Honeysuckle (unspecified)
Hydrocolloid
Helicteres isora
Hempnettle
Hairy Fig
Indian Rhubarb (herb powder)
Iridoid glycosides
Indian Cassia
Indian Gooseberry
Indian Coraltree
Indian Long Pepper
Iris
Japanese Mint
Jujube
Knotgrass (unspecified)
Lebbek
Ledebouriella (unspecified)
Lesser speargrass
Licorice (unspecified)
Lysimachia clethroides
Laggera pterodonta
Licorice (various)
Luffa
Lipids (unspecified)
Lesser Galangal
Lodhtree
Lotus (unspecified)
Lentein
Lotus
Lycopodium (unspecified)
Lactobacillus mixed)
Little ironweed
Lipids
Missouri Snakeroot
Marjoram
Mucilage
Morinda
Moroccan oregano
Marshmallow
Malva sylvestris
Matico
Mountain mahogany
Matapalo Tree
Meadow sage
Milkweed (unspecified)
Morning Glory
Montmorillonite
Mugwort
Marigold (unspecified)
Magnolol
Manzanita
Maple (unspecified)
Microcos
Northern Prickly Ash
Neoandrographolides
Nutmeg & Mace
Nut Grass
Nimbidin
Olive Oil
Oxystelma
Peppermint leaf
Phyllanthus (unspecified)
Plantain (unspecified)
Premna
Phragmites
Psacalium peltatum
Pepsin
Plantago
Pluchea
Pepper Bark Tree
Pimpinella (unspecified)
Polypodium (unspecified)
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Pentacyclic triterpenoids (unspecified)
Proanthocyanidins
Papaya
Pancreatin
Peucedanum
portulaca
Prickly Ash (Unspecified)
Plumbago zeylanica
Pimpinella
Patrinia
polyphenols (various)
Pinellia
Pubescent Angelica
Physalis angulata
Plantain
Papayotin
Prickly Chaff Flower
Pine (unspecified)
Plantago (unspecified)
Potentilla (unspecified)
phenolics (various)
Quassia
Quisqualis
Rue
Rubus (unspecified)
Raspberry (various)
Roman Chamomile
Rhapontic rubarb
Rosemary antioxidant S-32
Rubiaceae (unspecified)
Rosemary
Rhus coriaria
Spotted Geranium
Sicklepod
Sophora (unspecified)
Spanish Needle
Sugar cane
Stinging Nettle
Savory (unspecified)
Senna occidentalis
Salicylate (unspecified)
Sodium Bicarbonate
Salvia (unspecified)
Sensitive Plant
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Solanum indicum
Southernwood
Syrup
Sweet Almond
Slippery Elm
Sagebrush
Spantholobus
Stinging Nettle
Sphaeranthus indicus
Summer Savory
Stereospermum
Sheep Sorrel (herb powder)
Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash
Sweet Bay
Sandy Everlasting
Sesbania grandiflora
Salt (unspecified)
Servicetree
Sedanenolide
Terminalia
Thyme
Tannin (unspecified)
Thymoquinone
Thymus
Thymus
Tamaricaceae (unspecified)
Tamarix (unspecified)
Tayuya
Turmeric
Tarrify
Tannin
Tomato
Tamarind
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine phosphate)
Varuna
Verbena
Vidanga
Violet (unspecified)
Viola (unspecified)
Vitricin
Vodka
Vitamin B6 (various)
Water Plantain
Wood Creosote
White Oak
White Peony
Water Pepper
Western Mugwort
Yerba buena
Zedoary
Zingerone
