Baking soda can be suggested as a remedy to the person suffering from acidity. Acidity is caused by the production hydrochloric acid in the stomach, and excess of acid causes pain and burning. Baking soda (NaHCO3) is basic in nature and it neutralizes the HCl produced in the stomach, bringing relief.
NaHCO3 (s)+ HCl (aq) → NaCl (aq) + CO2 (g)+ H2O(l)