Herbal Side Effects For Acid Reflux

It is very important to know the most common herbal side effects. Although herbs are a natural way to help with your acid reflux. Don't be afraid, because all types of medications have some sort of side effects. Before starting herbal treatment, be sure to read up and investigate all of the herbs and medications you are taking prior to treatment.

If you are unsure then speak with a medical professional. Interactions to herbs are not very common when the herbs are taken appropriately. The 3 most widely used herbs for treating acid reflux and their possible side effects and proper dosages are listed below.

Ginger is widely used to control the effects of acid reflux, as well in many of the daily foods and drinks we consume without any knowledge.

It is important to know how much you are consuming in total, as more than 250 - 500 mg, two to three times per day can cause adverse side effects. Some associated interactions to Ginger are:

• Blood thinning effects (should be avoided in large doses when on warfarin and heparin)
• Increased bleeding
• Increased bile production with over use

Be sure to know what sources of Ginger are in your total daily diet as to not over use this herb and cause adverse side effects. The common sources of Ginger and Ginger Root are:

• Teas (250 mg per ¼ tsp)
• Ginger ale (1g per 8 oz)
• Ginger crystals (500 mg per 1 sq. inch).

Chamomile also has herbal side effects that can cause problems to those who do not take it correctly. While one can get this herb in the pill or liquid form, teas are most common. Chamomile leaves can be made into a tea using 1 tbsp per cup and at most 4 times per day.

For those with allergies to ragweed and chrysanthemums, interactions can occur at any dose. Other side effects of Chamomile include:

• Uterine Contractions (avoid while pregnant and breastfeeding)
• Blood thinning effects (do not combine with warfarin)
• Rash
• Itching
• Wheezing
• Chest tightness

While most consumers of Chamomile are limited to the teas they drink for daily intake and easily monitored, some OTC medications add this herb into the ingredients list. Be sure to read the labels of all over the counter cold medications and lozenges to be sure to not get too much.

Peppermint is probably the most widely distributed herb on the market. It comes in a variety of forms including:

• Liquid extract
• Tea
• Oil
• Inhalant forms
• Enteric-coated capsules

It is quite important to take peppermint properly as it can have herbal side effects and is easy to take too much. Be sure to choose only a few ways to ingest this herb that best please your taste and acid reflux symptoms .

While peppermint is one of the safest herbs to take on a regular basis, there are side effects when used improperly. Too much can cause heartburn , which would be very counter productive. Other possible herbal side effects are:

• Headache
• Flushing
• Skin rash
• Muscle tremors

As you can see, when treating your acid reflux with herbal treatments it is important to be just as aware of side effects and interactions as if using other medications. Knowing not only how to treat your symptoms, but also what doses are best for you daily.

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