Acidity or hyperacidity is the burning sensation in the stomach that gradually rises in the oesophagus and causes moderate to extreme discomfort.
Asafoetida or hing gives you instant relief from gas or acidity. If you mix half a teaspoon of the spice with lukewarm water and drink it, you’ll get relief from excess gas and the resultant acidity.
When baking soda is mixed with lemon juice, the reaction of sodium bicarbonate with citric acid forms sodium citrate, a buffer, which balances out the pH levels of the body.
One of the best natural acidity medicines is jeera water. A tablespoon of cumin seeds boiled in two cups of water for 15 minutes will relieve you from gastrointestinal problems. Cumin/jeera contains aldehyde, which is known to trigger salivary glands in the mouth, activating the digestion process.
Ginger is a great remedy and acts as a carminative. You can either have it in the powdered or grated form. You can also have one teaspoon of grated ginger with a teaspoon of lime juice and lukewarm water every morning.
Mint is an effective natural cure for acidity since it lowers the formation of acid and soothes the burning sensation in stomach. For relief, chop and boil some mint leaves, then sip the cooled mixture.