Licorice
Licorice is the root of a legume (Glycyrrhiza glabra) native to Asia and southern Europe. While most popularly used to flavor candies all over the world, licorice is al…
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Ginger root
Ginger is the root of the Zingiber officinale, a plant found in Asia, Africa, India and the Caribbean. Especially popular as a spice in Chinese and Indian cooking, g…
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Garlic is an herb in the onion family, grown mostly for its bulbs – the fleshy root of the plant used for cooking and medicinal purposes. Historically, gar…
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Latest User Submitted Ulcer Home Remedies
- mouth ulcers
for mouth ulcers
when you feel the itchiness beginning and you know it's another one coming, dab a small amount of merthiolate tincture directly on the ulcer and let it stay ...
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Submitted by burfurd on Sat, 01/02/2010 - 17:51 - Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers
Stomach ulcers, like any ulcer involves a sore or lesion on the surface of a particular organ or area of the body. A stomach ulcer is a legion on or in the stomach. Stomach u...
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Submitted by dovid on Thu, 02/12/2009 - 14:34
Latest Stomach Ulcer Questions and Answers
What is an ulcer?
Medically speaking, an ulcer is any kind of open sore. However, when most people talk about an ulcer they are talking about a peptic ulcer, a sore in the stomach lining or the duodenum (the first section of the small intestine). Peptic ulcers, a.k.a. stomach ulcers, cause discomfort and pain and if not taken care of can lead to internal bleeding, perforation of the stomach wall or even intestinal obstruction. Lifestyle has a definite influence on ulcers -- smoking, drinking and of course stress are potential contributors -- but research now shows that most ulcers are due to an infection with the H. Pylori bacteria. You will find some tips for ulcer management here at GrannyMed but please see a doctor if you believe that you have a peptic ulcer.
