10 Home Remedies For Chest Pain

There are certain remedies for chest pain. But there could be so many reasons for chest pain. Most of us associate chest pain to heart attack and so we tend to panic when there is a mild pain in the chest. At the same time, it doesn't mean that you must ignore when there is pain in the chest. Its is very important to quickly meet a doctor to get the problem identified at the earliest.

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Only when the chest pain is a mild one originated due to trivial reasons, you can try home remedies. In case of major reasons or heart attacks, meeting a health care professional is a must. Such issues cannot be tackled with home remedies for chest pain. Some reasons for pain in the chest include: gas, stress, cold, anxiety and even bad habits like smoking. In case of those reasons, try these home remedies. Also, those who suffer from other chronic conditions must not try any of these remedies.

Try basil

Try basil

Basil is anti-inflammatory leaf. It proves to be good when it comes to treating chest pain. In order to try this home remedy, ensure that you chew a few leaves of basil that too in the morning before you consume any other food. This is one of the natural remedies for chest pain.

Fish

Fish

Omega 3 fatty acids are said to be beneficial. They play an important role in preventing certain heart issues. Consume salmon fish to obtain its benefits.

Pomegranate

Pomegranate

What baffles any of us is the fact that pomegranate also helps in relieving chest pain. It plays an important role in maintaining a healthy heart and is good to consume if you want to prevent heart issues. Consuming half a cup of its seeds can also help.

Hibiscus

Hibiscus

Hibiscus contains antioxidants. This herb also prevents certain heart issues. Consuming tea prepared with hibiscus helps in relieving sore throat, cough and chest pain.

Ginger

Ginger

Another item in this list is ginger root. This root is medicinal. It is used to treat flu, cold and acidity. Boil some tea using ginger and consume it to ease your chest pain. This is one of the natural remedies for chest pain.

Garlic

Garlic

Garlic is good for your heart. It contains vitamin C, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, iron, phosphorous, Calcium and lots of other nutrients. Apart from asthma and cough, garlic can also ease chest pain. After you wake up, consume a raw garlic before you eat breakfast.

Try Turmeric

Try Turmeric

Apart from treating injuries, flatulence and other disorders, turmeric can also control chest pain up to an extent. It is anti-inflammatory. Add turmeric to your food while you cook your dishes.
Another herb that comes handy in dealing with chest pain is alfalfa. It contains vitamins and certain healing properties. Use alfalfa-sprouts to veg salads and consume it.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar

Try consuming a tea spoon of vinegar when your chest pains. Though there isn't enough evidence for this remedy, you may try it out to see if it works.

Drink a hot beverage

Drink a hot beverage

This is one of the home remedies for chest pain due to gas. They say that drinking a hot beverage or water helps ease chest pain if it is due to gas or other trivial reasons.

 Papaya

Papaya

If the pain is due to bloated feeling, ensure that you eat a piece of papaya. This might help a bit.

Story first published: Monday, January 26, 2015, 17:50 [IST]
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