Natural Ayurvedic Treatment For Ulcerative Colitis With Herbal Remedies

ABSTRACT

Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease which affects the colon and the incidence is rising day by day all over the world. It is an autoimmune disease which commonly affects the inner lining of the colon. There is no exact cause, but this is due to genetic or environmental factors that are responsible for development. Common symptoms are bloody diarrhea, pain in abdomen, weight loss and fatigue. Their diagnosis involves endoscopy, blood test and imaging tests. Commonly used treatment like corticosteroids, surgery and emerging therapy like stem cell therapy. There are various other management methods like dietary changes, stress management and many more. There are many people who are suffering from this.

Ulcerative Colitis

Introduction

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation and ulceration in the inner lining of the colon. It causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum. Ulcerative colitis may occur in any age group but most commonly  develop at the age of 15 or 30. In case of ulcerative colitis it only damages the inner lining of the colon but in case of Crohn’s disease it can damage any part of the gastrointestinal wall.

Causes

The exact cause of Ulcerative Colitis is not known. But it may be due to

  • Genetic causes
  • Environmental like smoking, pollutions
  • Family history: like immune system dysfunction

Symptoms

There are many symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis but their main symptoms are

  • Bloody diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Weight loss
  • Tenderness
  • Fever
  • Loss of appetite
  •  Joint pain
  • Sores on skin

Investigation

In this we commonly used these kind of investigations

  • Physical examination
  • Medical history
  • Blood test (Inflammatory markers)
  • Stool culture
  • Imaging test (X-ray,CT scan)
  • Endoscopy
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Colonoscopy

Complication

There are many complications in Ulcerative colitis such as

  • Colon cancer: In today’s world there is an increasing rate of colon cancer.
  •  Anemia: Severe bleeding from the colon can cause anemia.
  • Osteoporosis: Inflammation of bones and joints can cause osteoporosis.
  • Primary sclerosing cholangitis: Inflammation that spreads to your liver can cause primary sclerosing cholangitis.
  • Arthritis: Inflammation of joints.

Treatment

In modern science commonly used treatment are

  • Corticosteroids
  • Immunomodulator
  • JAK inhibitors

Surgery Performed

In last surgery will be the last option so we performed surgeries like

  • Colectomy: Surgical removal of colon.
  • J Pouch surgery: creating a pouch from the small intestine.

Lifestyle Modification

Here we also done some changes

  • A low diet: which helps for abdominal pain or diarrhoea.
  • Eat smaller meals.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Stress reduction
  • Avoid triggering foods which will trigger the abdomen like fresh fruits, alcohol, green vegetables, carbonated beverages.
  • Energies Therapies: Stem Cell therapy, Gene therapy or Microbiome based therapies.
  • Avoid High fiber diet
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Avoid fried, greasy, fast food

ACCORDING TO AYURVEDIC OVERVIEW

 In ayurveda we correlate ulcerative colitis with Rakta Atisara. In ayurveda Rakta atisara is a hemorrhagic diarrhoea that shares certain symptoms with ulcerative colitis which includes Trishna (Thirst), Shula (Abdominal pain), Gudapakka (Rectal burning). Ulcerative colitis is a Purishvahastrotas disorder. As we know ayurveda is a very ancient science. Rakta Atisara is an advanced stage of Pittatisara. In ayurveda we use many therapies which will help the people to get relief.  As we all know, ayurveda is an ancient healing system.

Causes

The main causes are

  • Imbalance of Pitta dosha
  • Aggravation of Ama (Toxins)
  • Irregular digestion and metabolism
  • Stress and anxiety

Lifestyle modification

Some changes in our day to day life

  • Pitta pacifying drugs: Which are cool, nourishing and easy to digest.
  • Avoid spicy and triggering food
  • Exercise daily
  • Stress management

Herbal Remedies For Ulcerative Colitis By Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP certified company and provides the best quality herbal remedies. All the medications are made up of natural herbs and strictly follow the basic principles of ayurveda. Our medications are prepared by expert doctors and follow the ancient references. All medications are prepared naturally. In this disease,Take UC CARE PACK for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. It includes various herbs which will help our body.

  1. Arjuna Capsule
  2. Vatsakadi Churna
  3. Pitta Balance
  4. Kutajghan Vati
Ulcerative Colitis Care Pack

 PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. Arjuna Capsule

Arjuna capsules is a single herb formulation which are prepared with the standardised extract of Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna). Arjuna has many properties like anti-inflammatory and antioxidants also help in heart support and balance all the tridoshas (body energies). It is helpful in Ulcerative Colitis patients because it helps to stop the bleeding, diarrhoea which is due to the inflamed colon getting cured.

Dosage: 2 capsules two times a day with plain water after food.

2. Vatsakadi Churna

Vatsakadi churna is a natural formulation in the form of powder which is very useful in ulcerative colitis. It is made up of natural herbs like Bilva (Aegle marmelos), Kutaz (Holarrhena antidysenterica), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), Choti elaichi (Cardamon), Sauf (Foeniculum vulgare).These have many functional properties. It especially works on the intestines. Kutaz here is used for dysentry purposes. Bilva is used for digestive system disorders where choti elaichi is also useful in digestive disorders and also acts as a mouth freshner. Sauf is used for digestion of food and this churna is mainly used in irregular bowel movements and diarrhoea and reduces inflammation quickly.

Dosage: 1 teaspoonful with normal water after food.

3. Pitta Balance

Pitta balance is in the form of capsules mainly used to balance the pitta dosha. As we know pitta helps in digestion. It includes Jahar Mohra pisthi and Akik pishti (A natural calcium compound), Kamdudha ras, and others are mainly given in digestive disorders. In this composition there is a natural calcium compound which helps in controlling bleeding and provides a cooling effect in the body.

Dosage: 1 capsule two times a day with plain water.

4. Kutajghan Vati

Kutajghan Vati is a herbal formulation which is made up of pure extract of Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica), It’s mainly used in diarrhea and dysentery related disorders and also used in healing Gastrointestinal mucosa or ulcer healing. It is also useful in the functioning of the intestine.

Dosage: 2 tablets two times a day with plain water after food.

Conclusion

In this article we concluded a topic on ulcerative colitis. Here we know that ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation and ulceration in colon and rectum,causes are unknown but genetic and environmental factor will affect and symptoms like bloody diarrhoea, pain in abdomen and low appetites are common,investigation which includes blood and stool culture and ayurvedic approach and herbal remedies which we use in ulcerative colitis.

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Dr. Vikram Chauhan (MD - Ayurveda) is a Globally Renowned Ayurveda Physician with Expertise of more than 25 Years. He is the CEO & Founder of Planet Ayurveda Private Limited, a leading Ayurveda Brand, Manufacturing, and Export Company with a Chain of Clinics and Branches in the US, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, India, and other parts of the World. He is also an Ayurveda Author who has written Books on Ayurveda, translated into Many European Languages. One of his Books is "Ayurveda – God’s Manual for Healing". He is on a Mission to Spread Ayurveda All Over the Planet through all the Possible Mediums. With his Vast Experience in Herbs and their Applied Uses, he is successfully treating Numerous Patients suffering from Various Ailments with the help of the Purest Herbal Supplements, Diet, and Lifestyle, according to the Principles of Ayurveda. For More Details, visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com