What Was First Used For Heartburn Relief?

Some experts think that heartburn was originally treated with a substance derived from wormwood, or Artemesia asiatica.

In reflux oesophagitis, acid from the stomach is pushed up into the oesophagus - or throat.

It usually occurs because of a faulty muscle at the base of the throat.

It is not yet possible to agree with the some researchers conclusions that Artemisia or other antioxidants should be used as supplementary treatment in human reflux oesophagitis

If untreated, reflux oesophagitis can lead to a more serious condition, which can in turn mean sufferers are more at risk of oesophageal cancer.

But the researchers, from Korea, say damage from free radicals - highly reactive molecules - could be more important.

And they say experiments with rats have shown wormwood, which has antioxidant properties successfully treats reflux oesophagitis.

Antioxidants limit damage by removing oxygen free radicals.

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