A peptic ulcer is a chronic ulcer formed when the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum is eroded by the body’s own digestive juices, such as stomach acid and pepsin. It is advisable to eat nutrient-rich and easily digestible foods, such as rice porridge, soft rice, noodles, milk, eggs, minced meat, Chinese yam, fresh vegetables, and fruits. Avoid both extreme hunger and overeating, and steer clear of foods that are too salty, too sweet, too acidic, or spicy. Limit your intake of high-fiber foods—such as whole grains, fava beans, celery, bamboo shoots, Chinese chives, and pickled vegetables—as they are difficult to digest. Exercise caution when consuming deep-fried, smoked, deep-fried, cured, or raw dishes; avoid spicy and strongly stimulating foods such as vinegar, chili peppers, mustard, curry, coffee, strong tea, carbonated beverages, and alcohol; foods that easily cause gas (bloating), such as sweet potatoes and chestnuts, should also be consumed with caution.
The following are clinically proven, affordable, effective, and delicious herbal tea, drink, and decoction recipes:
Cyperus and Tangerine Peel Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Relieves liver stagnation, regulates qi, harmonizes the stomach, and alleviates pain. Suitable for peptic ulcers caused by liver qi invading the stomach, characterized by epigastric distension and pain that moves erratically; pain that eases after belching or passing gas; and symptoms that … Read more
Chaihu, Zhike, and Yujin Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Relieves liver stagnation and regulates qi; harmonizes the stomach and alleviates pain. Indicated for peptic ulcers caused by liver qi invading the stomach.
