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 Would you like to learn how to treat acid reflux, Gerd and heartburn with homeopathic remedies?Acid reflux seems to have 100 different names, 100 different medications and always seems to pop up at the worst times. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, acid reflux, heartburn… Gaviscon, Lansoprazole, Omeprazole, Zantac, Tums…..Just finished a nice meal… here it is! Bent down and picked something up off the floor…. Surprise! Or even just lying down… Acid reflux is one of the most common gut complaints seen by hospital departments, something which I can definitely agree with, as I see it over and over again in my practice! It is caused by a weak lower oesophagal sphincter ( which is like a ring of muscle), that allows the stomach contents to flow back up the oesophagus and into the gullet, the oesophagal sphincter normally acts as a one-way valve that lets food into the stomach but not back up into the oesophagus. This is because the stomach contains hydrochloric acid which is used to help us break down food and protect against pathogens! Therefore when the acid flows back up to the oesophagus it causes a burning sensation, whereas it does not in the stomach as the stomach has a strong lining which protects it. But if you are looking for remedies for indigestion only, have a look at my other blog here.  This reflux of acid can lead to lots of common symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, vomiting or burning sensations. But interestingly it can also cause symptoms that my patients don't even realise are related to it. For example, did you know that it can cause dry coughs, asthma like breathing difficulties, dental erosion, throat problems or even bad breath! Even more interestingly for me, digestion is part of the parasympathetic nervous system ( also known as the rest and digest) which works at its optimum when the body is at REST. This is why when our bodies are under stress and the fight or flight reflex kicks in, peristalsis is stopped, to allow our bodies to focus on what is most important at the time- historically to confront or avoid the danger! Isn't the human body AMAZING! This is also why you may find a loss of appetite or difficulty eating if you feel anxious or stressed. Therefore in my practice I see a lot of people that are in high-stress environments or have demanding jobs experience acid reflux. All of this sounds very unpleasant, so I bet you're wondering… Cristina what can I do about it? Well, the good news is that as it is such a common problem, homeopathy has a good rate of success with it!   HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES TO HELP YOU TACKLE ACID REFLUX AND HEARTBURN AND ENJOY FOOD AGAIN! LYCOPODIUM 30/200 This is the #1 remedy for acid reflux and indigestion. This remedy has a strong affinity to the digestive tract and especially the liver, making it a fantastic remedy for digestive disturbances.You can read all about liver support with homeopathic remedies to aid detoxification here in this blog. It is no wonder why the Banerjies use this remedy as a first, second or 3rd line in most of their digestive protocols. If you need this remedy you will find that you suffer from acidity and the acid goes up to the throat and burns for hours. It feels better if you can belch. You can suffer from pain in the stomach that is burning, gripping and clutching that extends to below the ribs and into the back. It tends to be accompanied by lots of flatulence that feels as if you are full. You may find yourself unbuttoning your trousers around the waist area. Feeling tight as from a cord in the upper part of the abdomen. You tend to suffer from chronic dyspepsia and may suffer from constipation, although this not always the case. NUX VOMICA 30 If you need this remedy, your heartburn may be worse before breakfast. Feeling of rancid heartburn taste. A feeling of nausea in the stomach with the acidity. Your acidity on the stomach will be worse by drinking coffee, having alcohol, overeating or taking prescription drugs such as paracetamol or any other medicine. However, fats can be well tolerated. People needing this remedy tend to suffer from indigestion and acidity which is related to stress at work with anxiety. This can happen after a period of a lot of work, or too many projects where you feel stretched. ARSENICUM ALBUM 30C The keynote of this remedy is "burning pains" and this is what your stomach will feel like -"burning as from red- hot coals". The burning is in the stomach and the pit of the stomach and it goes up to the throat. Heartburn gulping up acid and bitter substances that makes the throat raw. You will feel better from the acidity in the stomach by drinking milk. Also, stomach pain or acidity can be relieved by drinking hot drinks or food. The heartburn may come up at night, after midnight and disturb your sleep. BANERJI PROTOCOL TIP The Banerjies use
  ROBINIA 30 This is a very small remedy but very useful for acidity and heartburn. Its primary action is the secretions of the stomach. The main pointer to this remedy is heartburn and acidity which is worse on lying down at night. The acidity of this remedy is felt as sour belching and sour acrid secretions. Very much acid dyspepsia. If you have tried a few remedies and have not helped, this is a very good option. IRIS VERSICOLOR 200 This is another excellent remedy for GERD and it is one of the main Banerji Protocol for this condition. The acidity of this remedy feels sour, acrid and burning. You may also experience beating, throbbing in and about the heart and sternum. You may feel burning in your whole alimentary canal. You may have more of these episodes of acidity during the Spring and Autumn or they may come every month for 2-3 days. The acidity may be accompanied by a frontal headache sometimes. NATRUM PHOS 30C This remedy is especially useful for babies that overfeed on milk and spit up sour vomit. These babies may be diagnosed with silent reflux or reflux. The vomit may be so sour, curdled and that smells like vinegar. This is also a very good remedy for acidity felt for those that suffer from a peptic ulcer or duodenum ulcer. Again, if the person vomits, it may be sour and vinegar like. Take these remedies twice daily. BANERJI PROTOCOL TIP For GERD and Silent Reflux (LPR) the Banerjies use:
52 Comments
J.T
5/16/2019 07:29:15 pm
Wonderful blog, very helpful to know!
Prasad Baban Jangam
4/12/2021 02:33:40 am
Very help ful
Cristina
5/17/2019 06:54:58 am
Thank you!
Rose
6/18/2019 04:04:32 am
Great blog Cristina- excellent articles across all categories!
Cristina
6/18/2019 08:19:20 pm
Thank you Rose! I am glad you enjoy them and are useful as well. You can use that one or the one with Lycopodium 200 and Arsen 3c , if the other one does not give you good results.
Adriana
9/15/2019 02:05:01 am
Can the silent reflux protocol be used in a 7 month old baby?
Cristina
9/15/2019 12:41:08 pm
Yes, of course! Homeopathy is totally safe for anyone. I have patients that have taken homeopathy from the first hours of life!
Lori
10/23/2019 03:05:50 pm
I was just prescribed Iris Vesicolor 200 from the Banerji clinic. I have GERD and suspect an ulcer of some kind due to pain under my left rib. I was under the impression homeopathy wouldn't cause any negative symptoms, but it seems to make my stomach hurt after taking it. Is this normal?
Cristina
10/24/2019 12:36:12 pm
I guess you were prescribed that for reflux but If you suspect an ulcer, then you need get a diagnostic to get the right protocol. The Banerjies would have prescribed with the information you gave them only. No, the remedies are unlikely to be the source of that pain, as you say, there may be something else going on and your body is letting you know.
Amy
7/3/2021 02:00:24 pm
I have had a similar pain. More gallbladder and liver associated. I use milk thistle MT and Boiron chelidonium 6c twice a day and had some relief very quickly. Simple to try.
Lisa
2/21/2020 03:45:47 am
How to dose for gerd and reflux for 3 month baby
Cristina
2/21/2020 07:32:56 pm
Doses are the same for adults, children or babies, no difference.
Jenny
3/2/2020 03:49:00 am
hi, Cristina, my husband has been having awful stomach related cough for years, he definitely has high acidity and GERD but traditional medicines don't help (he tried a lot!) and doctors can not find the exact reason. A diet affects his cough significantly (coffee, tomatoes, citrus,chocolate cause immediate harsh reaction) but even being quite conservative and eating bland food he experiences terrifying cough attacks. Once, such cough attack ended with coughing blood out (sorry for such details). Fortunately, it has not happened again but I am afraid it might. I have been doubtful about homeopathy but I guess we have no choice since traditional medicine does not help. Could you recommend any treatment,please? and is it possible to buy it in the US? In addition, it seems (and my ENT doctor agrees) that I have LPR. However, neither of us has heartburn. We are ready to explore and try homeopathy, step by step. Do you have any suggestions? thank you. 3/10/2020 02:22:37 pm
Hi Christina I have acid reflux with the feeling that something is stuck in my throat when I swallow.A burning sensation in my stomache lots of gas and bloating.which herb will be best for me.Also has Dyspepsia and food coming back up when I burp.
Vikas
4/20/2020 11:22:03 pm
Excellent writeup!
cristina
4/21/2020 12:13:44 pm
There are many ways of working with homeopathy, the body's constitution is one of the approaches although not the only one. In my experience, a constitutional remedy is not always able to clear the problem, if a case has many layers ( as most cases have) you need to navigate through them. The Banerjes provide a short cut for many conditions. I personally do not agree with the "right remedy". You can read here why. https://www.villacortahomeopath.com/blog/the-banerji-protocols
Umair khan
4/28/2020 05:06:33 am
Good and knowledge able
Sumiti Sinha
4/28/2020 06:45:35 am
Hi.. excellent write-up..I have started usingArsenic album 3ch.Could you please tell me if Banerji protocol also works for Alchalasia treatment.
Cristina
5/27/2020 11:44:55 am
this remedies could help with reflux symptoms in this condition but you would also need other remedies.
Ami
5/29/2020 12:23:03 pm
I have recovered from IBS few years back... of late I am facing trouble of severe Gastric issues along with a feeling of a something stuck in my throat, pain near the heart and back shoulder, difficulty breathing, occasionally flatulence and severe bloating.
Karen
6/1/2020 07:50:53 pm
This is great information, as I have LPR and heartburn at times. I additionally have a hiatal hernia which is a concern now. I was looking for something about hiatal hernia, but did not see it in your recommendations. Is there anything you or the Banjeri protocol recommends. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.
Manvendra
6/3/2020 08:05:27 am
I experience Heartburn and Reflux one hour after eating. Cant take liquid during eating. It becomes worse. Heartburn & reflux aggravates with time
Deshondra Bridgewater
6/10/2020 10:00:23 pm
Where can I buy these ?
Cristina
6/11/2020 11:13:01 am
From any homeopathic pharmacy or online.
Vicky London
1/13/2021 09:17:11 pm
Boiron Canada in Montreal will ship.
Karen
6/11/2020 02:31:23 pm
Is there a Banjeri protocol tip for GI issues that crop up after a course of antibiotics? It's been six months since I took the antibiotics for a surgery and have had GI issues, and it's exaserpated both my GERD, LPR and hernia. I am wondering if I need to address the antibiotic aftermath issue first and/or separately or just use the recommendations posted here for GERD and LPR. Thank you.
Debmalya
6/12/2020 04:58:29 am
https://www.pbhrfindia.org/index.php/a-new-beginning-category-list/10-banerji-protocolsl-of-treatment
Dipti
8/5/2020 08:17:51 am
Thanks Cristina, what from the above would you suggest for continues vomiting and headache during acidity?
Cristina
8/23/2020 11:24:44 am
That is telling you something else, a full case taking and proper medical diagnostic is needed to work on that particular problem in this case. But for sure some liver support is needed for that person.
Chris Drozier
10/26/2020 01:07:32 am
Does Robinia increase stomach acid?
Cristina
10/26/2020 07:55:17 am
In homeopathic potency, Robinia helps to balance the acidity of the stomach. Homeopathic remedies act as balancers, do not give or take anything as they do not contain anything physical.
Sonia
11/6/2020 09:43:20 pm
Hello, Thank you for your great help.
Cristina
11/7/2020 05:48:35 pm
Take the lines as prescribed for 2 months and you should be able to assess if the remedies are working. Then you would need to decide if that line is helping so you can continue or you need to change to other remedies.
Sonia
11/9/2020 03:57:10 am
Hi Christina,
Kim Satterfield
1/25/2021 05:53:26 am
Hi Christina. Will any of these remedies heal an esophagus that has been made jagged over the years by acid? And in anotehr situation will it help with barretts esophagus?
Cristina
1/26/2021 07:58:28 pm
Yes, these are remedies that have an affinity to the digestive system so help to heal that area.
Maya
2/3/2021 01:08:52 pm
Our 7 month old has dairy, egg, soya non-IGE mediated allergy, no IGE, but also reflux. Would any of these reflux remedies also be helpful for the intolerance. We've had an awful time and see you don't have availability for months, we've spent so much money already on good homeopaths and have not figured this out yet.
Cristina
2/3/2021 09:48:10 pm
Yes, there are good remedies for reflux on the blog! but the case together with the food intolelances indicate that there are other layers to treat and that will not be covered by the reflux protocols. You need to see homeopathy as a process and in order to work a case like this, you need a bit of patience, at least a few appointments to start to see changes. This is why you will be disappointed if you are looking for a remedy or prescription that will heal everything, it does not happen like this, it is more like a series of prescriptions or protocols working together unfolding the case. All the best with your son's health and I hope all of this is helpful!
Sonia
2/4/2021 05:30:29 pm
Is it possible to take only Lycopodium 200 without either Arsenicum album or Iris versicolor because there is really no burning throughout the alimentary canal or other burning as is described by these two meds. there is only slight sourness in the throat, due to LPR, but not a lot of burning anywhere esle? There is only lots of bloating and gas with stomach/intestinal pain, so, could one also take Nux Vomica, (due to gastric issues due to stress/anxiety), along with the Lycopodium ? (not together) or is this not advisable?
Cristina
2/5/2021 10:37:44 am
yes, that is ok and you can take both Lycopodium and Nux Vomica in the same prescription, that is not problem at all. They are both complementary remedies.
Sangrita
2/21/2021 04:51:38 pm
The Banerji protocol for LPR (silent reflux) is Lycopodium 30 twice a day and Iris versicolor 200 twice a day before food. My question is: do these have to be taken together or taken separately by 15 min. or so? what if one eats 3 or more meals a day? is the Iris versicolor still only be taken twice a day?
cristina
2/22/2021 07:58:29 am
Yes, they are taken separately.
Kathrine
4/2/2021 11:23:48 pm
Hello,
Cristina
4/4/2021 02:45:09 pm
The protocols work better with those specific potencies. I would advise to use those ones and not other potencies. But you could try it out and if you find no relief, then you could get the Arsen 3c.
Kathrine
4/5/2021 01:00:05 am
Thank you for your help! ❤️
NG
4/4/2021 02:10:28 pm
Hi Cristina. I had a question for you. I have silent reflux, and recently messaged the Banerji clinic to get some help. Although they took awhile to get back to me, they were so helpful and provided me with a protocol for my reflux -- it was Nat. Phos 30C mixed with Arsenicum 3C. I was wondering -- do you have any thoughts on whether the Iris-Lyco protocol is used in some cases and the Nat. Phos. protocol is used in other cases?
Cristina
4/4/2021 02:35:59 pm
Yes, different remedies in the protocols suit better certain symptoms. However, you need to have a good understanding of materia medica and homeopathy as a whole to understand the protocols and the different lines. It depends on the patient and the symptoms and their case, I am sure they gave you the best matching combination for your description of symptoms on the email. The protocols are dynamic, the work on systems of the body, that is what most people do not realise, they are not always applied mechanically. I hope you get better soon.
Lucie Krejci
4/17/2021 01:16:25 am
Hello,
MR
5/27/2021 01:07:18 pm
Hi Cristina, out of the remedies that you described above for silent reflux, what would be the best one where there is difficulty breathing associated with the reflux? Thanks so much
Hani Nathan
6/16/2021 02:09:12 am
I have no other symptoms of GERD other than a slight cough after each meal. I eat very clean and had to go gluten free recently (only change in diet). I dont see any remedy for this symptom.
Dr Ganesh Thakare
10/13/2021 05:38:08 pm
Hi doctor appreciate your prompt response for queries.i want to ask you can we use 6 c (centicimal) inspite of 6 x like nat phos 6 in acidity or kali phos 6 in nervous complaints
Cristina
10/14/2021 07:05:25 am
If you are using the Banerji Protocols you should stick to these potencies recommended. If you are working more classical 6x and 6c have different range of action as one is a tissue cell salt . So I would not advice that. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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Hello! I'm Cristina Villacorta I believe that we all have the key to our health! I am a homeopath working Online via Zoom that has a passion for understanding and teaching homeopathy. I work mainly with the Banerji Protocols in a 3 dimensional understanding of homeopathy. Let's get learning together! 
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