Ayurvedic Management of Ulcerative Colitis Archives

How Herbal Remedies help you to get relief in Ulcerative Colitis

Overview

Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with a relapsing and remitting course. The prolonged use of allopathic standard drugs often produces mild to severe side effects and also results in drug resistance. Hence, there is a need for safe, effective and complementary treatment options. In Ayurveda, various treatment modalities for digestive disorders such as: chronic inflammatory bowel diseases are described and treated successfully.

In ulcerative colitis, inflammation usually involves the rectum, but may spread to sigmoid colon or whole colon. The symptoms of ulcerative colitis can be co-related with Rakta-atisara (bloody diarrhoea) as the frequent stool and blood in stool are the main culprits in deteriorating the patient’s general health.

What are the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis?

Irregular bowel movements
Bluish or yellowish undigested stool
Weight loss
Blood in the stools
Occasional rectal pain
Burning sensation in the chest and throat
Unpleasant body odour
Lack of appetite
Fatigue
Dark patches under the eyes.

What are the causes of Ulcerative Colitis in Ayurveda?

According to Ayurveda, Ulcerative Colitis is primarily a disorder of Pitta dosha with Vata involvement.
Due to the excessive consumption of Pitta aggravating foods such as frequent consumption of junk food, spicy and fermented foods, Pitta dosh in the body gets aggravated.
Due to the damage caused in muscle tissue and blood tissue, ama (toxins) get deposited between the villi in the intestines and forms a smooth coating there.
It impairs the normal functioning of immune system.
As a result, Vata dosha in the lower colon also gets aggravated and there is a blockage in the Pitta and Kapha channels causing inflammation and mucus inflammation.
Stress is the also the factor for ulcerative colitis.

How Ulcerative Colitis is treated in modern medicine?

It is usually treated either by drug therapy or by surgery. Certain anti-inflammatory drugs and immuno-suppressants are prescribed. Immuno-suppressants such as: Cyclosporine has serious side effects and is not recommended for long term use so treating ulcerative colitis still remains a challenge before doctors.

How Ulcerative Colitis is treated in Ayurveda?

In Ayurveda, the first line of treatment is rakta-stambhana (blood-coagulation) and purisha-sanghrahana (anti-diarrheal).The treatment of rakta-atisara is done by prescribing sweet and cold potency herbs which enhance the immunity, strength and pacify all the doshas.
Unlike modern medicine, the science of Ayurveda offers treatment of Ulcerative Colitis because herbal remedies work on the root cause of the disease.
Like modern medicine, Ayurveda is also a science which has many dimensions. It is a hardcore science of treating the disease. The treatment in Ayurveda is based on scientific principles.
So, Ayurvedic treatment for ulcerative colitis is holistic and provide relief to the patients without causing any side effects.

What are the herbal Remedies for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis?

Planet Ayurveda offers Ulcerative Colitis Care Pack for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.

Ulcerative Colitis Care Pack of Planet Ayurveda consists of:

Treatment of ulcerative colitis
Arjuna Capsules

Vatsakadi Churna
Pitta Balance
Kutajgan Vati

1.Arjuna Capsules:

Arjuna’s (Terminalia arjuna) standardized extract is used to make this formulation. This tree bark possesses anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is rich in minerals such as: calcium, copper, magnesium and zinc. It is considered as a good astringent so Arjuna capsules of Planet Ayurveda are very effective in controlling bleeding in ulcerative colitis patients.

Dose: 2 capsules twice daily.

2.Vatsakadi Churna:

Vatsakadi Churna by Planet Ayurveda is a combination of various herbs that are effective in treating Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, unexplained dysentery, diarrhoea, flatulence, gas and indigestion. This Churna can be used even in severe forms of diarrhoea. It gives quick results that are similar to the modern medicines but the results are effective, long lasting and there is no side effect.

Ingredients of Vatsakadi Churna

Sr. No.	Ingredient Name	Common Name	Part used	Quantity(100 gm Pack)
1.	Halorrhena anti-dysentrica	Kutaj	Bark	20 gm
2.	Aegle marmelos	Bilva	Fruit	15 gm
3.	Foeniculum vulgare	Saunf	Seeds	15 gm
4.	Coriander sativum	Dhania	Fruits	10 gm
5.	Cyprus rotundus	Nagarmotha	Rhizome	10 gm
6.	Punica granatum	Anar	Fruit rind	10 gm
7.	Elettaria cardomum	Choti Elaichi	Whole	10 gm
8.	Myristica fragrans	Jaiphal	Fruits	10 gm

Dose: 1 teaspoonful with water after meals.

3.Pitta Balance:

Pitta Balance is a unique product of Planet Ayurveda which contains various cooling natural calcium compounds. These compounds balance the Pitta dosha naturally and relieve in the bleeding associated with ulcerative colitis.

Ingredients of Pitta Balance Capsules

Sr. No.	Ingredient Name	Common Name	Quantity
1.	Coral Calcium	Praval Pishti	125 mg
2.	Agate Calcium	Akik Pishti	125 mg
3.	An Ayurvedic Calcium Compound	Jawar Mohra Pishti	125 mg
4.	An Ayurvedic Calcium Compound	Kandudha Ras	125 mg
5.	Pearl Calcium	Mukta Pishti	50 mg
6.	Tinospora cordifolia extract	Giloy extract	125 mg

Dose: 1 capsule twice daily.

4.Kutajghan Vati:

Kutajghan Vati is a famous Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of intestinal disorders. It is prepared from the bark of the tree Halorrhena antidysenterica. It is an effective remedy for amoebic dysentery due to its astringent, anthelmintic, amoebicidal and diuretic and immuno-stimulant property.

Dose: 2 tablets twice daily.

Besides it, there is much importance of suitable diet regimen such as intake of refined flour, spicy and sour food is strictly prohibited as a little mistake in diet regimen can irritate the colon mucosa and can lead to bleeding per rectum.

Mode of action of Herbal Remedies:

These herbal remedies act as stambhan of excessive excretion of essential bio-humors and pacify vitiated Pitta and enhance the immunity and strength, nourish the body and pacify all the three doshas.

Conclusion:

Ayurvedic treatment of ulcerative colitis and other chronic inflammatory bowel disease relapses can reduce the need of conventional standard drugs. Moreover, Ayurvedic treatment of ulcerative colitis is safe, inexpensive, easy to handle and well tolerated by the patients of all age groups.

Diet And Herbal Remedies For Ulcerative Colitis

Introduction on Ulcerative Colitis

It is an inflammatory, refractory disease which includes colon, rectum and little part of small intestine. The person who is suffering from Ulcerative colitis in tests shows ulcers inside the colon. Ulcerative colitis comes under the category of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The second type or category of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is Crohn’s disease. As colitis is a chronic disease it can be sometimes cause serious problems. Diarrhea in the ulcerative colitis can be caused due to bacterial or parasitic infections.

Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis

Commonly the patients who are suffering from ulcerative colitis having ulcers in their inner lining of the colon shows common symptoms like

Abdominal Pain
Stool in blood
Pain in rectal area
Diarrhea
Loss in weight
Increase in bowel sounds
Fever
Poor health (Malnutrition)

Symptoms are different according to the location of ulceration

When inflammation occurs in rectal along with sigmoid region then patients have symptoms of urgency, bleeding in rectal area and painful feeling during defecation.
When inflammation occurs in rectum with left part of colon then symptoms which includes are pain in left part of abdomen, cramps in abdomen, loss in weight, watery stool mixed with blood.
When inflammation covers whole colon that includes symptoms are fatigue, night sweats, fever, pain in abdomen and abdominal cramps

Ulcerative Colitis is most common and serious disease. So, it can be classified into Mild, Moderate and Severe forms

1. Mild

A person is having mild colitis symptoms have less than four stools per day, with or without blood, without any systemic disturbances and a no change in values in erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).

2. Moderate

Those having moderate symptoms have more than four stools per day with few systemic disturbances.

Severe

The patient who suffers from severe symptoms which includes more than six stools mixed with blood per day, with more systemic disturbances such as fever, tachycardia and anemia and with greater changes in values of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).

Diet in Ulcerative Colitis

Diet is very much important factor in patients suffering from Ulcerative Colitis because a healthier diet rich in all vitamins, minerals, all carbohydrates, proteins and fats prevents in remission of ulcerative colitis. This should include a variety of foods>/p>

Low-fat dairy products

The dairy products can be consumed in moderate amounts unless it does not cause any trouble in their abdomen. A low quantity of milk does not affect stomach. If milk causes any trouble in gastrointestinal tract , such as bloating, gas or a stomach upset, then start drinking lactose-free or soy milk.

Bread, cereal, and whole grains

Fruits and vegetables

A diet which includes different variety of fresh fruits is beneficial for patients who are suffering from ulcerative colitis. So, those fresh fruits which provide less fiber but greater amount of vitamins, water and nutrients are helpful to prevent abdominal cramps, abdominal pain and disturbed bowel movements.

Fresh fruits that are easily digested to ulcerative colitis patients are avocados, bananas, cooked apples, peaches, seedless grapes and soft melons.

Healthy fats such as vegetable oils
Lean meat, fish, and poultry
Vegetables without seeds
Cereals made up with refined white flour
Soft Bland Foods These kinds of foods are beneficial in some of the gastrointestinal problems which are associated with ulcerative colitis. Soft bland foods that a can be use in this condition are oatmeal, puffed rice, hominy grits, cream of wheat, gelatin, boiled eggs, mashed potatoes, brown rice, and cooked vegetables such as asparagus, carrots, mushrooms and spinach.

To prevent food triggers these gives better control of the disease and allow active life.

There are foods which is to be avoided that are caffeine, carbonated beverages, dairy products, if lactose intolerant, dried beans, peas, and legumes, dried fruits, berries, fruits with pulp or seeds, foods containing sulfur or sulfate, foods high in fiber, including whole-grain products, hot sauce, pepper, meats, nuts, crunchy nut butters, popcorn, products containing sorbitol (sugar-free gum and candies), raw vegetables, refined sugar, seeds, spicy foods, sauces.
Spicy foods should be avoided for patients who are suffering from ulcerative colitis because they cause inflammation in the intestines and along with stomach related problems.
Some dried fruits should not be taken by colitis patients in this condition berries, figs, plums, rhubarb, coconut and crab apples because they are rich in fiber, which can irritates the intestines and results in diarrhea

A person who is suffering from ulcerative colitis losing weight then a person should start eating five or six small meals with snacks during the day instead of two or three large meals. In Ulcerative colitis when a person have diarrhea then he is recommended to take a lots of fluids to keep hydrated.

Herbal Remedies for Ulcerative Colitis

There are few herbs which are in purest forms without any mixing of artificial flavors or other additives and are very safe for use and easily digestible.

1. Turmeric

It is beneficial by reducing the inflammation in patients having ulcerative colitis. It can also be used in correcting the other symptoms related to ulcerative colitis. Mixing of aloe Vera gel and turmeric gives better results in improvement in ulcerative colitis.

2. Banana

This fruit is helps in relieving symptoms of ulcerative colitis like abdominal cramps, diarrhea and also irritation due to inflammation in colon can be reduced by eating a banana daily.

3. Coconut Water

It is very beneficial in relieving the symptoms like stomach upset, gas or flatulence in ulcerative colitis. Drink a mixture of coconut water with honey shows better results.

4. Olive Oil

It has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant property due to which useful in various stages of ulcerative colitis.

5. Wheat grass

It is very effective in stomach upset, bloating, diarrhea and other related problems in ulcerative colitis.

6. Psyllium

There seeds are helpful in relieving of diarrhea like symptoms in ulcerative colitis. Drinking of water mixed with seeds are useful in this condition.

7. Calendula

Take boiled calendula flowers mixed with water gives good results in ulcerative colitis.

8. Fenugreek

Take boiled fenugreek seeds mixed with warm water is beneficial.

9. Ginger

A tea mixed with lemon and ginger is very effective in reducing inflammation in ulcerative colitis.

10. Chamomile

Take chamomile flowers mixed with warm water is helpful.

11. Pomegranate juice

Drink one to two glasses of juice daily. It is helpful in blood clotting and provides necessary food supplements which are required in our diet.

Herbal remedies or medicines are basically natural products which are which are sold in market and are available in the form of capsules, extracts, powders, fresh and dried plants. The use of these herbal medicines helps in improving the health of a person.

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