Question:
Natural cure for heartburn?

What if I'm stuck somewhere and get heartburn and I can't get my hands on some Tums? Are there natural foods or drinks that help ease the pain? Like, water, sugar, fruit, that kind of thing?

Answer: Home remedy for heartburn

Chew a few basil (tulsi ) leaves to get relief from burning, nausea and gas.Keep a small piece of jaggery (gur) in your mouth and slowly suck it. Repeat it every hour till acidity subsides.Eat watermelon, banana or cucumber every hour.Eat a few almonds when your feel heartburn symptoms.Drink coconut water 4-5 times a day.Drink a glass of cold milk for fast relief of heartburn and acidity.Keep a small piece of harad (Terminalia chebula) in your mouth and chew it after every meal.Take one piece of clove and suck on it slowly.Drink fresh mint juice slowly after meals.Drink daily a 1 tsp juice of chebulic myroblan mixed with 1 tsp of amla (Indian gooseberry) juice.Maintaining an upright posture for some time after food will help in preventing reflex.Sleep with your head and shoulder on a high pillow for elevation.