GERD involves stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus causing irritation. Herbal support focuses on soothing tissue, supporting digestion, and often INCREASING low stomach acid (counterintuitively).
GERD involves stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus causing irritation. Herbal support focuses on soothing tissue, supporting digestion, and often INCREASING low stomach acid (counterintuitively).
Heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, sour taste, cough, hoarseness, asthma-like symptoms (silent reflux).
Difficulty swallowing, weight loss, blood in stool/vomit, persistent symptoms, chronic use of antacids needs evaluation (Barrett's esophagus risk).
Smaller meals, not eating 3 hours before bed, elevating head of bed, avoiding triggers (alcohol, caffeine, spicy, tomato, citrus), weight management, not lying down after eating.
DGL Licorice is first-line and well-researched. Slippery Elm and Marshmallow Root demulcents. Apple cider vinegar (counterintuitive but often works — low acid is common). Bitter herbs before meals (Gentian, Dandelion). Melatonin at bedtime. Ginger carefully. Avoid Peppermint if LES weakness.
Try our Herbal Support Finder for safety-checked recommendations.
