Burping (eructation, udgara) Write a review! Written by John Joseph Immel, Asheville, NC

Normal Burping

Where burping is considered impolite in western society, in China or India burping implies satisfaction and compliments the chef. In Ayurveda, belching during a meal is often an important sign that your stomach is full and that you should stop eating.

Burping is one of the fundamental urges one should never thwart. Deliberately preventing the urge to burp aggravates Vata dosha and causes pressure buildup in the abdomen. The pressure confuses the nervous system of the gut, which can comfortable accommodate only 1 cup of air at a time (though it can hold nine or more cups).

Belching may be normal if you swallowed some air (called aerophagia), or recently drank a fizzy carbonated beverage. The peculiar noise you hear while belching is a vibration of the upper esophageal sphincter. Babies frequently swallow air that causes uncomfortable pressure. They should be burped to release the pressure.

Frequent Burping

Excessive burping could indicate a problem in your digestion or the presence of undigested carbohydrates. Food that sits too long in the stomach begins to ferment by the action of bacteria, which causes gas to form. If the gas forms in the lower GI, it will be eliminated through the anus, better known as a fart. If the gas forms in the upper GI, it will be released through the mouth, known as a burp. When belts are too restrictive at the waist, it causes gas to move up instead of down. Excessive belching may be caused by a hiatal hernia, gastritis, an ulcer, or certain medications.

Burping & Exercises

You might burp more frequently while exercising as your digestive organs get a natural massages that moves stagnant foods. Exercise also shunts blood from the digestive organs to the muscles, which can result in poor digestion, increasing fermentation.

Stagnant Food

There are several reasons why food will sit too long in the stomach and ferment. Kapha individuals tend to produce excess mucus and have a low metabolism, producing sluggish digestion. Pitta individuals digest food too quickly or suffer from intense emotions that create a subjective feeling of emptiness in the stomach, called a Clamoring Stomach in Chinese medicine, that leads to burping. Vata individuals often lack the enzymes necessary to properly digest foods, leading to fermentation.

Burping and Taste

Burping with a sour taste or metallic smell could indicate acid reflux. A burp that smells like the last meal you ate means the meal is still sitting in your intestines.

Burping indicates one or more of the following doshas and qualities are imbalanced:

Key: V = Vata, P = Pitta, K = Kapha. A slash through a dosha means it an aggravated dosha. To learn more about the symbols above, click on them.

Stage of Disease: 1 - Affecting Digestion

If you have symptoms in this category, your body is sending you a warning sign. Ayurveda recommends paying careful, close attention to correct these warning signs before they weaken your body's resistance.

Herbs, medicines, & home remedies with the following effects have been traditionally suggested for 'Burping'.

Please review these herbs & products below to determine which ones might be helpful for Burping.

Digestive Bitters $16.00 Digestive bitters are revered in Europe for digestion, rejuvenation, and mental sharpness. Caution! A little goes a long way.	Mindfulness & Digest Cleanse Tea $16.00 A refreshing tea that promotes mindfulness, clarity & focus while aiding good digestion.
The Foundations of Healthy Digestion $12.00 Many doctors agree, better health starts in the digestive tract. Why? Because digestion turns food into blood. Healthy blood gives your body the advantage it needs to heal.	Mint Belly Bliss Tea: Energize & Awaken $16.00 $12.80 Feel clean, clear, fresh and light. Mint Belly Bliss re-awakens and brightens your mood and mind after a heavy meal.
Good Riddance to Gas & Bloating: Remedies to Restore a Cheerful Gut $12.00 A solution to your gas & bloating problems is one of the most important steps you can take to restore your health & vitality.	Burping & Heavy Digestion $12.00

Digestive Cordial				Fennel Powder
Pipsissewa

The following ingredients may help re-balance the aggravated qualities and doshas in burping.

Cardamom				Fennel Seeds
Ginger (Fresh)				Hing (Asafoetida)
Lemon				Lemon Zest
Lime				Mint
Salt (Mineral Salt)				Thyme (fresh)

See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Symptoms are checked below if you reported them in the quizzes. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them. Which types have the most check-marks? That could indicate the Ayurvedic imbalance causing your condition

Vomiting	Dry mouth / tongue
Hiatal Hernia	Indigestion / Upset stomach
Nausea	Hiccup
Gastritis	Stress
Exercise Aggravates	Acid Reflux
Clamoring Stomach
Pain above belly button	H pylori infection
Stomach Ulcer	Intense emotions
Fermentation
Bloating / distension	Gas, irregular digestion
Bad breath
Kapha Mucus
Heaviness in stomach	Slow, heavy digestion
Obstruction
Tight clothing / belts	Impacted Fecal Matter