Gastritis
Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining. It can be caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, painkillers (NSAIDs), alcohol, smoking or stress, and causes upper abdominal discomfort, burning, nausea and early fullness. In Ayurveda it falls under Amlapitta, an acid-and-heat disorder linked to aggravated Pitta (the body energy that governs heat and digestion). Ayurvedic care suits people with ongoing stomach symptoms who want support alongside their doctor’s care.
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- Burning or gnawing pain in the upper abdomen
- Nausea, loss of appetite or feeling full quickly
- Bloating and belching
Assessment & Treatment
- Consultation and review of tests (for example H. pylori testing or endoscopy reports).
- A soothing, Pitta-balancing diet and regular meal times.
- Herbal medicines chosen for you.
- Stress and sleep support, and Virechana, a supervised medicine-based bowel cleanse (purgation), for long-standing cases only where suitable after assessment.
Precautions & When to See a Doctor
H. pylori infection needs antibiotic treatment from your doctor. Do not stop prescribed medicines, such as antibiotics or acid-reducing tablets, without talking to your doctor. Herbal medicines are chosen only after checking pregnancy, liver and kidney health, and any medicines you take. Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department for vomiting blood or coffee-ground material, black stools, fainting or dizziness, chest pain or breathlessness (these can be heart symptoms), or severe pain. See a doctor promptly for weight loss, difficulty swallowing or persistent vomiting. Avoid painkillers such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin unless your doctor advises them.
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What the Evidence Shows
- A pilot study with no control group found that an Ayurvedic suspension lowered gastritis scores on endoscopy (a camera test of the stomach) and eased symptoms [1]. Without a control group, it cannot show the suspension caused the change.
- A placebo-controlled trial of steamed ginger extract, a food product rather than an Ayurvedic medicine, found more symptom relief than placebo for stomach discomfort, indigestion and reflux [2]. Safety checks found no clinically meaningful changes. The study summary does not report healing of gastritis.
- Adding licorice to standard antibiotic treatment increased H. pylori eradication in a randomised trial [3], especially with peptic ulcer disease. Licorice was an add-on to antibiotics, not a replacement. It can raise blood pressure and lower potassium, so do not take it without medical advice if you have high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, are pregnant, or take diuretics or heart medicines.
- A 2011 study of 41 people compared two classical Ayurvedic tablets over one month and reported symptom relief with both. With no placebo group, it cannot show how much of that relief came from the tablets [4].
- The Ayurvedic studies here are small or early, and none is a large placebo-controlled trial. Keep your doctor’s care in place.
Prepared by the AyurSoul Healthcare team from the published research listed below. Medical review by Dr. Hemlata Soni, BAMS is in progress. This page is for education and does not replace individual medical advice. Medical disclaimer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can gastritis be treated without antibiotics?
If H. pylori is present, antibiotics prescribed by your doctor are needed. Ayurvedic care can support recovery alongside them.
How long does gastritis take to heal?
How quickly symptoms settle depends on the cause, so there is no fixed timeframe. Ask your doctor what to expect.
Should I avoid tea and coffee?
Coffee and strong tea can irritate the stomach for some people, especially on an empty stomach. Cutting back is common advice, but no study on this page tests it.
Clinical Research
4 studies: 2 randomised trials, 1 pilot study, 1 clinical study.
Show the 4 studies
Numbers in the text refer to this list. Each study is labelled by type: systematic reviews and randomised trials are stronger evidence than pilot studies or single case reports.
- Shetty YC, Koli PG, Lahoti M, et al.. A prospective, single centre, open label, single arm pilot study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Amlapitta Mishran Suspension in participants with endoscopic gastritis. Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine, 2022. Pilot / feasibility study PubMed
- Baek HI, Ha NR, Kim C, et al.. Efficacy and safety of steamed ginger extract for gastric health: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multi-center clinical trial. Food & function, 2025. Randomised controlled trial PubMed
- Hajiaghamohammadi AA, Zargar A, Oveisi S, et al.. To evaluate of the effect of adding licorice to the standard treatment regimen of Helicobacter pylori. The Brazilian journal of infectious diseases : an official publication of the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases, 2016. Randomised controlled trial PubMed
- Kumar J, Dave AR, Vyas MG. A comparative clinical study of Shatapatrayadi churna tablet and Patoladi yoga in the management of Amlapitta. Ayu, 2011. Clinical study PubMed