Heartburn is caused by increased acid production.
Homeopathic medicines
The following are possible homeopathic medicines:
- Iris versicolor (iris)
- Robinia pseudacacia (Acacia)
- Sodium phosphoricum
Iris versicolor (iris)
Typical dosage of iris versicolor (iris) for heartburn: Tablets D6 Further information about iris versicolor (iris) can be found under our topic: Iris versicolor
- Heartburn with heavy salivation
- Acidic vomiting with thick, stringy mucus. Due to its acidity, the mucus irritates the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue, but not the teeth
- Often associated with constipation and irritation of the pancreas with pressure pain left above the navel.
Robinia pseudacacia (Acacia)
General dosage of Robinia pseudacacia (acacia) for heartburn: Drops D4 and D6 For further information about Robinia pseudacacia (acacia) please refer to our topic: Robinia pseudacacia
- Heartburn with belching of acid gastric liquid, makes the teeth dull (unlike iris)
- Stinging pain in the stomach with radiation between the shoulder blades. Fat is not tolerated
- Complaints are often accompanied by forehead and temple headaches.
- Worsening at night.
Sodium phosphoricum
General dosage of sodium phosphoricum for heartburn: D6 tablets
- Heartburn with acidic belching, acidic vomiting and acidic stools. Milk, butter, fat, cold drinks and food, sour food (fruit, vinegar) and sweets trigger these conditions
- Especially suitable for exhausted, muscle-weak people with a tendency to gout and rheumatic complaints
- Golden yellow, creamy coating on the base of the tongue and palate
- Even in the case of colds, the secretions are golden yellow and acidic and give a clear indication of sodium phosphoricum.
