What are the home remedies for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) related pains?

From the Guidelines

Home remedies such as probiotics, honey, green tea, broccoli sprouts, garlic, licorice root, and turmeric may help manage H. pylori-related pain, but they should complement rather than replace medical treatment. Several home remedies may help alleviate H. pylori-related pain, including:

• Probiotics found in yogurt, kefir, and fermented foods to restore gut balance and reduce inflammation
• Honey, particularly Manuka honey, with antimicrobial properties that might inhibit H. pylori growth when consumed regularly (1-2 tablespoons daily) 1
• Green tea containing polyphenols that may suppress bacterial activity; drinking 2-3 cups daily might be beneficial
• Broccoli sprouts containing sulforaphane, which shows anti-H. pylori effects; consuming 70 grams of fresh sprouts daily may help
• Garlic with allicin, which exhibits antibacterial properties; eating 1-2 raw cloves daily or taking supplements might provide relief
• Licorice root (DGL form) to protect the stomach lining; chew 1-2 tablets before meals
• Turmeric with black pepper to reduce inflammation; take 500mg supplements twice daily with food. However, it is crucial to consult a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment, as H. pylori infection typically requires prescription antibiotics and acid reducers for complete eradication 1. The choice of treatment regimen should be based on the knowledge of the underlying prevalence of resistant strains in the community, and the recommended options for first-line treatment of H pylori infection are very similar for all consensus groups, with a preference for 14 days of treatment 1.

From the Research

Home Remedies for Helicobacter pylori Related Pains

There are no specific home remedies mentioned in the provided studies for Helicobacter pylori related pains. However, the studies discuss various treatment options for H. pylori infection, including:

• Antibiotic therapies such as clarithromycin, amoxicillin, and metronidazole 2, 3, 4, 5
• Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) based triple therapy 2, 3, 5
• Bismuth quadruple therapy 4, 5
• Concomitant therapy consisting of a PPI, clarithromycin, amoxicillin, and metronidazole 4
• Salvage regimens such as levofloxacin-containing triple therapy and bismuth quadruple therapy 4, 5
• Probiotic supplementation to reduce antibiotic-related adverse events 5

Treatment Options

The choice of treatment regimen for H. pylori infection should be based on the local prevalence of clarithromycin resistance and the previous use of macrolides 4, 5. The studies suggest that:

• Quadruple therapies (bismuth quadruple and concomitant) are the recommended regimens for the first-line treatment 4, 5
• A 14-day clarithromycin-containing triple therapy is suggested in areas with low prevalence of clarithromycin resistance and in patients without previous use of macrolides 5
• Second-line treatments include levofloxacin-containing triple therapy and bismuth quadruple therapy 4, 5

Diagnostic Methods

The studies also discuss various diagnostic methods for H. pylori infection, including:

• Invasive tests such as biopsy urease test and histology 6
• Noninvasive tests such as urea breath test and stool antigen testing 6
• The importance of stopping proton pump inhibitor therapy for 1-2 weeks prior to testing to avoid false-negative results 6