Introduction:

This is the most common form of peptic ulcer. It is an open sore on the mucosa of the first portion of the duodenum. This is often due to an infection caused by the bacteria Heliobacter pylori. Another cause can be stress which can inhibit the correct action of the valve through which food passes from the acidic stomach to the intestines. Leakage's result in burning of the intestinal wall by the acidity of the stomach juices. This is a very painful condition.

See Gastric ulcers for more information.

Natural Healing:

To help de-stress try:

Practice deep-breathing.

Take walks, practice yoga or dance.

Take relaxing essential oil baths.

Engevita is a food addition rich in B vitamins which are vital to build the nervous system.

Try hypnotherapy (go to a dually trained hypnotherapist and psychotherapist) to calm and de-stress.

Herb Quality:

A large proportion of our herbs are grown in English soils, harvested using bio-chemistry analysis and many but not always, processed fresh, which heightens their remedial properties. The majority are grown organically and or sustainably wild-crafted. All manufacturing is carried out using licensed good manufacturing practice.

DO NOT MIX HERBAL MEDICINE AND GP PRESCRIBED MEDICATION WITHOUT THE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR GP OR PRACTIONER