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Located on the left side of the abdomen is the sac like organ called the stomach. It is connected to the end of the Esophagus tube and joins the mouth to the stomach. A sphincter type muscle separates the esophagus from the stomach. Food passes from the stomach sac into the first part of the small intestine, called the Duodenum, through a valve called the Pyloric valve.

Acids are produced through out the digestive tract, which enables the digestion of food. There are several glands in the stomach producing acid and enzymes. The stomach and the duodenum also produce a mucous which protects these organs from the effects of the acids. In the case of a peptic ulcer, the acids have broken down the lining of the stomach or duodenum. The high acidity of the stomach is caused by drugs, bacteria and other stimulating elements that break and damage the lining of the stomach.

An ulcer can develop anywhere in the digestive system including the esophagus, duodenum or intestines. Duodenal ulcers are more common in men whereas women are more prone to stomach ulcers.

• Abdominal pain
• Burning sensation in stomach when hungry
• Vomiting with blood

If a peptic ulcer is not treated it can lead to a perforation of the lining of the stomach which requires emergency surgery to repair.

In modern medicine, the peptic ulcer is treated with acid neutralizing drugs. The bacteria Helicobacter pylon is also a leading cause of this disease which can be treated with antibiotics.

Pepulcer is formulated with different herbs which is very effective in healing the ulcer in gastrointestinal tracts ingredients are:

It is the inner bark of a tree which contains mucilage, and a long chain of polysaccharides that makes a gel when mixed with water. It is a digestive tonic which helps to soothe the mucous membrane of entire digestive tract, has been used to treat diarrhea, colitis, stomach ulcer and even stomach cancer since old times. It is one of the best remedy for those who is having chemotherapy, can not keep any food in their stomach.

Slippery elm is also used for curing skin inflammation as a poultice. It can be used even as baby food or mix of with milk for better digestion.

Constituents: mucilage (galactose), starch, tannins, calcium, vanadium, and zinc.

It is a Mediterranean herb which has been used for the treatment of lung problem, menstrual disorders, acne and digestion and stomach diseases and many other ailments. It is an antioxidant, antifungal and antibacterial.

It has substantial anti-arthritis and anti-inflammatory properties. Licorice has healing effect on the adrenal glands supporting the release of corticoids. It has also anti-viral which can promote the healing of gastric ulcers. Researches show that many of the phenolic compounds isolated from licorice root help to protect low density lipoprotein and red blood cells from oxidative damage. It is anti-cancer and has been used for treatment of chronic hepatitis in Japan.

Ginger contains about 3% of essential oil, sesquiterpenoid and a small amount of monosterpenoid.

Ginger has been used for thousands of years as a spice and herbal remedy. Ginger root is very effective against all form of nausea specially caused by motion sickness and also for morning sickness associated with pregnant women. Ginger is also used to treat maldigestion and as a stomach settlers. Research has found that to have natural anti-inflammatory property. In Japan ginger and ginger jam have been using for treating stomach ulcer and inflammation. It also releases the bile from the gallbladder.