INTRODUCTION
If you are suffering from ulcerative colitis then don’t worry about the treatment. Ayurveda provides effective and permanent cure for ulcerative colitis. Ayurvedic treatment is free from side effects. Here we will discuss in details about ulcerative colitis and herbal remedies for ulcerative colitis.
Actually what is ulcerative colitis?
It is an autoimmune disease that disturbs the body’s own immune system which results in ulcer formation and inflammation in digestive tract. It affects the innermost lining of colon and rectum. It is characterized by different symptoms like bloody stools, diarrhea with pus or blood, weight loss, rectal bleeding, fatigue, fever etc.
AYURVEDIC VIEW OF ULCERATIVE COLITI
It is called as Pittaj grahani in Ayurveda as per Ayurveda imbalance of pitta dosha is the main cause of ulcerative colitis. it is mainly due to intake of unhealthy diet which results in pitta imbalance and cause damage of causes the damage to rakta dhatu (blood tissues) and mamsa dhatu (muscle tissues). All these results in the accumulation of ama (toxins) in the intestine. Where Aggravation of vata dosha in the lower colon region causes inflammation and mucous accumulation.
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Ayurveda mainly focus on the balance of all three doshas which is the main cause of any disease. Ayurveda involves the use of pure herbs and its formulations to cure any ailment. There are different herbs present in nature that help to manage the symptoms of ulcerative colitis.
HERBAL REMEDIES FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Planet Ayurveda provides effective herbal combo pack for the treatment of ulcerative colitis which is prepared from combination of different herbs. It offers Ulcerative colitis care pack for the ulcerative colitis.
ULCERATIVE COLITS CARE PACK
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1. ARJUNA CAPSULES
2. VATSAKADI CHURNA
3. PITTA BALANCE
4. KUTAZGHAN VATI
Product description
ARJUNA CAPSULES
>It is one of the effective remedy for the treatment of ulcerative colitis.These capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of Arjuna(Terminalia arjuna)
USES- it is used since ages. Use of this herbs is quite beneficial to reduce the symptoms of ulcerative colitis like rectal bleeding, bloody stools, ulcers, abdominal cramps and weight loss.
Dosage – 2 capsules two times in a day after meals with plain water.
VATSAKADI CHURNA
It is powder formulation of Planet Ayurveda which is made from blend of different herbs such as.
Ingredients
- Kutaj (Holarrhena antidyssentrica)
- Bilva (Aegle marmelos)
- Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare)
- Dhania (Coriander sativum)
- Nagarmotha (Cyprus rotundus)
- Anar (Punica granatum)
- Choti elaichi (Eletteria cardomum)
- Jaiphal (Myristica fragrans)
USES– These herbs are packed with properties to pacify the aggravated pitta dosha and show very good results to treat the ulcerative colitis. It is very useful to maintain the healthy functioning of digestive system. Apart from these, these herbs play a vital role to reduce the symptoms associated with ulcerative colitis like inflammation in the lining of colon, ulceration, rectal bleeding and abdominal cramps.
Dosage – One teaspoonful, twice in a day with plain water.
PITTA BALANCE
This is another effective remedy to pacify the pitta dosha. These are in capsule from and prepared from different natural ingredients. The ingredients are listed below:
Ingredients
- Praval pishti (Coral calcium)
- Akik pishti (Agate calcium)
- Jahar mohra pishti (An ayurvedic calcium compound)
- Kamdudha ras (An ayurvedic calcium compound)
- Mukta pishti (Pearl calcium)
- Giloy satva (Tinopsora cordifolia)
Benefits – As its name indicates these capsules are useful to pacify the pitta dosha and to treat the ulcerative colitis. These capsule contain natural calcium compounds that help to control the bleeding and provide a cooling effect on body.
Dosage – One capsule, two times in a day after meals with plain water.
KUTAZGHAN VATI
These are herbal tablets which are prepared from the herb Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica). This herb is very effective to treat diarrhea in ulcerative colitis. Apart from these it also helps to remove the toxins (ama) from the body.
Dosage – 2 tablets, two times in a day after meals with plain water.
TIPS FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS
There are some dietary tips for the patients who suffer from Ulcerative colitis. Diet plays an important role in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Person should take healthy and balanced diet that helps to maintain the healthy digestive system.
Some of the guide lines are given below:
- Drink Coconut water daily.
- Mashed banana in fresh curd is good to have.
- 50 ml pomegranate juice daily is also effective home remedy.
- Consume vegetables like gourds, long gourd, round gourds, bitter gourd, pumpkins.
- Drink 20 ml of Pumpkin juice twice daily.
- Chew some twigs of Licorice every day.
- Take Plain grass or green grass juice (20 ml daily) mainly Doorva Grass (Cynodon dactylon). It is very good to stop bleeding and heal the ulcers.
- Consume 20 ml of marigold juice twice daily.
- Avoid the use of non-veg like meat, intake of alcohol and dairy products.
PRECAUTIONS:
It is well said that the precaution is better than cure”. So one must avoid these food products in the problem of ulcerative colitis-
- Avoid non vegetarian foods
- Avoid Spicy and junk food
- Avoid dairy products like milk
- Avoid carbonated drinks
- Avoid tea and coffee
- Avoid ice cream, biscuits, white bread, oats and nuts.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
- Follow daily routine.
- Take 5-6 small meals than eating in bulk every day.
- Develop a positive attitude and keep yourself away from negativity.