A Review: Polyherbal Antacid

Abstract

A chemical called an antacid is used to treat heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach by neutralizing stomach acidity. Compared to single-herb formulations, polyherbal antacids have gained popularity because of their recognized safety and potential synergistic effects. Herbal medicine is an alternative medical practice that uses natural plants and their extracts to heal illnesses. A medical condition knownasacidity isbroughtonby anexcessof acidproduction. The gastric glandsinthe stomach create this acid. It results in symptoms like dyspepsia, stomach ulcers, heartburn, and gastric inflammation. An imbalance between the stomach\'s and the proximal intestine\'s acid-secreting mechanisms causes acidity, a worldwideproblem. Reliefisprovidedbypolyherbalantacids.Manypeopleexperienceproblemsintheirlives as a result of acidity. The many polyherbal antacids used to treat gastric acidity are covered in this review article. The usage of polyherbal antacid is widespread worldwide. Herbal medicine uses natural plants and their extract to treat a variety of ailments instead of using prescription drugs. The purpose of this work is to assert that the polyherbal antacid formulations can be used as a substitute for the antacid formulations that are currently on the market. Numerous polyherbal formulations for treating stomach acidity are included in this study, together with information on their therapeutic potential, safety, efficacy, and preclinical and clinical results.

Introduction

The stomach produces acid to aid digestion, but excess acid can cause symptoms like heartburn, gastrointestinal discomfort, and ulcers. Common causes of acidity include stress, poor diet, obesity, and lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol. Antacids, including pharmaceutical and polyherbal formulations, neutralize stomach acid to relieve symptoms.

Polyherbal antacids combine multiple herbs with antacid, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive properties, offering synergistic effects that enhance efficacy and reduce side effects compared to single-herb treatments. Common herbs used include licorice, aloe vera, turmeric, ginger, cumin, and asafetida. These formulations come in various forms such as powders, syrups, tablets, and infusions.

The preparation involves selecting herbs, extracting active compounds, and standardizing for quality and safety. Polyherbal antacids are gaining popularity as safer, natural alternatives to synthetic drugs. However, more clinical research is needed to fully confirm their efficacy and safety.

Conclusion

The potential of plant extracts as antacids is the main focus of this investigation. One significant type of over- the-countermedicationsthatareregardedasbothsafeandefficientareherbalantacids.Thecreatedpolyherbal antacid exhibits great promise as a natural substitute for prescription antacid drugs. To guarantee long-term safety and effectiveness, future research should place a high priority on standardizing herbal formulations and conducting comprehensive clinical studies

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