Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

Ayurvedic approach for Ulcerative Colitis

Abstract

Ulcerative Colitis is characterised by inflammation and scarring in the inner lining of the large intestine or colon which leads to mucus and bloody diarrhoea. ulcerative colitis In Ayurveda known as Rakata Atisaar. According to Ayurveda pitta dominant people are more prone to ulcerative colitis. All the factors that imbalances ‘Pitta dosh and produces ama are also responsible for developing Ulcerative Colitis. These includes indulgence in eating while watching TV or walking, excessive heat or exposure of the sun, excessive alcohol and smoking, excessive mental activity, skipping meals, spicy, sour or stale and infected foods etc. In pitta dominant person, pitta gets aggravated very quickly with the above factors and patients develops diarrhea followed by bloody diarrhea.Ama is produced in intestine if the food doesn’t digest properly which causes fermentation of food in intestine. Consumption of heavy, oily, cheesy food disrupts the digestive fire. Undigested food starts to decay and ferment which leads to inflammation. Ayurveda explains a number of wonderful herbs for healing ulcerative colitis. For easy convenience, Planet Ayurveda provides an amazing combo pack that include herbal formulations, made with pure extracts of best quality herb. Let’s have a look in detail-

GRAHANI SUPPORT PACK

  1. Vatsakadi Churna
  2. Pitta Balance Capsules
  3. Arjuna Capsules
  4. Kutazghan Vati Tablets

Ulcerative Colitis

Products Description

1. Vatsakadi Churna

Vatsakadi churna is the one of the most effective formula for ulcerative colitis. It is a wonderful mixture of various ulcer healing herbal exracts such as saunf, bilva, dhania, anaar, choti elaichi and jaiphal. These herbs works in synergistic manner to restore the balance of various metabolic reactions. It is highly beneficial for intestinal ailments. Herbs like choti elaichi, saunf and dhania helps in digestion, prevents indigestion and gas formation. The herbs helps in Irritable Bowel Syndrome, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. It is beneficial in severe form of diarrhea and ensures proper functioning of stomach and intestine. It improves tone of intestine, regulates movement and prevents fermentation.

2. Pitta Balance Capsules

Pitta balance capsules are a wonderful combination of cooling compounds and natural calcium compounds which restores the pitta imbalance quickly. It is mainly comprised of six herbs such as praval pishti, jahar mohra pishti, kamdush ras, mukta pishti and giloy satv. It restores vata balance, reduces the pitta dosha and increases kapaha dosha. It improves blood pressure, reduces body heat, palpitation, heart burn, acidity, ulcers and skin diseases. It has a cooling effect on mind and helps in mental clarity, controlling anger, frustration, aggression and negative emotions. It restores patience and helps to fight criticism, intolerance and irritability. It relieves leg cramps, muscular cramps and restless leg syndrome. It helps to restore healthy skin and clears the complexion as it works like a blood cleanse. It also improves eyesight and digestion.

3. Arjuna Capsules

Arjuna Capsules is obtained from the extract of Arjuna tree bark which contains natural alkaloids, a natural cure for heart problems. Arjuna has very unique action in heart ailments. It acts slowly and steadily. It produces cooling and soothing effect. It improves pumping activity of heart and cardiac muscle strength. It is very useful for the health conditions such as blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, diabetes and deep vein thrombosis. It is absolutely effective natural remedy for major heart problems such as blocked coronary arteries, congestive heart failure and circulatory problems. It is also helpful for metabolic diseases and blood pressure. Arjun helps to arrest anal bleeding and improve blood circulation in the body effectively.

4. Kutazghan Vati Tablets

Kutazghan Vati Tablets are made of the concentrated extracts from the barks of Kutaz tree which has a healing property. It is an excellent remedy for all sort of diarrhoea which is caused due to inflammatory bowel diseases, colitis or infective diarrhoea. It burns out the toxins, mucus or endotoxins to prevent inflammation and fermentation which is seen inside the intestine and it heals the ulcers. It works wonderfully for intestinal ailments especially for the conditions like dysentery and excessive diarrhoea as it has an anti-dysentery properties. It helps in the severe diarrhoea and ulcerative colitis. It is a panacea remedy to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome and it also regulates the functions of intestine.


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Clear Water Retention with Herbal Remedies

Abstract

When the body cannot excrete or get rid of the excess water, it starts getting accumulated in the various body parts which is known as water retention.

This condition leads to inflammation of the various parts of the body like the eyes, ankles, hands and breath shortness as well.

Ayurveda provides various herbal remedies that are beneficial for water retention and overall well being without having any side effects.

Water Retention

Major Reasons of Water Retention Condition

  • Sitting or standing for a prolonged period for a longer duration
  • Excessive salt consumption
  • Sunburn
  • PMS or premenstrual syndrome
  • Contraceptives
  • Pregnancy
  • Menopause
  • Deficiency of the various nutrients
  • Side effects of the medicines
  • Prolonged exposure of the medical conditions
  • Deep vein thrombosis or venous insufficiency
  • Failure of the kidney functioning
  • Failure of the cardiac functioning
  • Liver cirrhosis
  • Lymphedema
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Arthritis
  • Allergies

This Situation is Generally Characterized by the Following Signs and Symptoms

  • Pain and ache
  • Swelling and puffiness of the various body parts like feet, hands and ankles
  • Weight gain
  • Body stiffness
  • Body weight fluctuation

There are several natural remedies to cure this condition. But, Planet Ayurveda has provided us with its highly efficient herbal remedies, Punarnava Mandur tablets, Punarnava capsules. These herbal supplements are the perfect combination of the various herbs, which help to clear the water retention and reduce the inflammation effectively. These natural supplements improve the quality of the blood, increase the blood count, flush out the toxins and decrease the level of cholesterol, creatinine and urea in the blood. They possess the property of the natural diuretic and help in proper functioning of the kidneys effectively.

Punarnava Mandur Tablets

The various herbal constituents of Punarnava Mandur Tablets are discussed below.

Operculina Turpethum

The root of this plant is highly effective. This herb has laxative property, which helps to cure flatulence, constipation, digestive disorders and acute pain in the colon. It helps to regulate the temperature of the body. It reduces the accumulated fluids and body fats, thereby treating obesity as well. It flushes out the toxins and help in clearing water retention.

Boerhaavia Diffusa

Boerhaavia Diffusa is also known as Hogweed is a natural anti-inflammatory agent. The roots of this herb act as the best natural diuretic. It helps to reduce swelling and eliminate the retained excess water and fluids from various parts of the body.

Zingiber Officinale or Ginger

This herb helps in the metabolism of the endotoxins, reduces cholesterol content, joint pains and inflammation. Ginger is an effective digestive stimulant and carminative in Ayurveda. This helps to get rid of the excess fluid from the body effectively.

Piper Longnum or Long Pepper

This is a rejuvenating herb, which has the anti-inflammatory property. It is useful for treating respiratory problems like cough, allergy, bronchitis and digestive disorders as well. It laos helps to reduce the fluid accumulation considerably.

Piper Nigrum or Black Pepper

This herb helps to alleviate pain and reduce swelling. It is a natural diuretic and an effective digestive stimulant and carminative. It helps to get rid of water retention from the body parts effectively.

Cedrus Deodara

The bark of the deodar trees is a natural diuretic. It has carminative and diaphoretic characteristics as well. It helps to treat renal disorders, flatulence, kidney stones, rheumatism, fevers and diabetes. It reduces inflammation and cleans fluid retention.

Plumbago Zeylanica or Chitrak

Besides being diaphoretic and carminative, this herb also acts as an appetite stimulant. The roots of this plant are highly effective for natural healing. This herb helps to treat the water retention effectively.

Terminalia Chebula

This herb helps to enhance the appetite of the individuals. It has mild laxative characteristics and is a wonderful liver and digestive stimulant. It helps to treat Ascites, constipation and water retention effectively.

Terminalia Belerica

This helps to get rid of the Kapha toxins from the body. They act as the natural cleansing agents, whose fruits help to treat the intestinal bleeding and get rid of the mucus accumulated from the lungs and various other toxic substances from the body. This has the astringent and laxative characteristics, which make this herb highly beneficial.

Besides the above mentioned herbs, Embelia Ribes, Inula Racemosa, Emblica Officinalis or amla, Berberis Aristata, Curcuma Longa, Baliospermum Montanum, Piccorhiza Kurroa, Cyperus Rotundus and Mandoor Bhasma are also present in the Punarnava Mandur herbal supplement. All these herbs are used together by Planet Ayurveda to form an effective herbal remedy to clear water retention from the body of the individuals and to lead a healthy life.

Dosage: 2 to 3 tablets twice daily.

Punarnava Capsules

Punarnava Capsules is a weed. These capsules are the natural extracts of the Punarnava and no other preservatives or artificial. These act as the tonic for liver and kidney functioning. It helps to clear the urinary tract infection, promotes respiratory health, rejuvenates cells and also eliminates excess water from the body. Punarnava has astringent and cooling characteristics, which help to maintain the balance between the 3 doshas, Pitta, Vata and Kapha. It also is a wonderful diuretic agent.

Dosage: 1 to 2 capsules twice daily.

Besides the Punarnava Mandur tablets and Punarnava capsules, Varunadi Vati, Mutrakrichantak churna and Rencure capsules are the herbal supplements manufactured by Planet Ayurveda, which treat water retention. These herbal remedies for water retention are fully natural and vegetarian and they do not have any side effect at all.