Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

Ayurvedic Treatment For Endometriosis

Abstract

In Ayurveda, the importance of woman health has been given as a priority. Which states, she only lay the foundation of healthy society. In modern medicine, the study of female organs of reproduction is known as gynecology, which is synonyms to ‘Stri Rog Vigyan’ of Ayurveda.

In Ayurveda, endometriosis has been named as ‘Udaavartinee’, which defines endometriosis as painful menstruation and presence of painful and delayed menstruation flow and retrograde menstruation. Retrograde menstruation is believed to be a cause of endometriosis.

Ayurveda states that ‘Vata’ governs all movements in the mind and body. Vata controls the blood flow, elimination of waste products, breathing and momentum of thoughts in the mind. Thus, balancing the Vata inside the body restores the proper functioning of vital organs and treatment of endometriosis.

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Vata is, further, subdivided into many forms and amongst them ‘Apanavata’ is particularly responsible for the downward flow of blood (menstruation) and excretory function. Abnormal functioning of Apanavata, affects the flow of blood (Pitta) and disturbs the Kapha (reproductive tissue). The disturbance in Kapha leads into the displacement of endometrial tissue.

Thus, the leading form of energy causing the endometriosis is tackled first. In Ayurveda, for Endometriosis treatment, ‘Ushna therapy and medication’ is recommended, which increases the metabolism in Vata and Kapha. Furthermore, ‘Gulma’ treatments is prescribed for gas, bloating, constipation and delayed periods. Pitta treatments can be applied, in case of excessive bleeding and burning sensation.

Modern medicine in Endometriosis Treatment

In modern medicine, endometriosis has been identified as a hormonal and immune system disease. In this disease, cells lining the uterus (endometrium) grow outside the uterine cavity, most commonly’ on the membrane of abdominal cavity, ‘peritoneum’. Common symptoms are menstrual pain and infertility. Moreover, the pain get worse during menstrual cycle and cause secondary dysmenorrhea.
In Allopathy, the disease is treated by prescribing medicines for pain and hormones, otherwise followed by surgery.

Symptoms of Endometriosis

  • Dysmenorrhea – Painful cramps during the menstrual period and lower back pains in advanced stages.
  • Chronic pelvic pain – Indicated by lower back pain or abdominal pain
  • Dyspareunia – Painful sex
  • Dysuria – Painful urination
  • Throbbing, deterioration and pain to the legs are reported in endometriosis

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS

In Ayurveda, woman are not only cure for the pathology of reproductive organs but also with holistic approach. Thus, improving general health of the woman.

In Ayurveda endometriosis treatment is applied in mild and moderate types. It can be a supportive therapy in severe conditions such as adhesion of pelvic organs like uterus, bladder and bowel.

Ayurvedic Medicines for Endometriosis

There are 3 types of Ayurvedic herbal preparations used to treat endometriosis.

  1. Ayurvedic herbal preparations to control Vata movements and reduce pain.
  2. Kapha pacifying herbal preparations to reduce growth, lyses, adhesion and to maintain fertility.
  3. Herbal preparations to reduce excessive bleeding.

In Ayurveda, the herbal preparation are used to boost the immunity, which in turn helps in proper functioning of glands and hormonal balancing.

The most useful herbs are Ashoka, Shatavari and Lodhra.

  • Ashoka (Saraca Asoca) : is used in the treatment of menstrual disorders associated with excessive bleeding, congestion, and pain, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, and uterine spasms. The herb strengthen the endometrium and uterine muscles. Thus, it is effective as a uterine tonic for irregular menstrual cycles and miscarriage.
  • Shatavari (Asparagus Racemosus) : is an important medicinal plant. Shatavari has its name in Indian and British Pharmacopoeias. Generally, root extract of Shatavari is used as uterine tonic, hyperacidity, as a galactogogue to improve breast milk and general health tonic.
  • Lodhra : Lodhra stops hemorrhages and heaviness in the body. It acts as coolant to the body, where it pacifies Pitta and stops inflammation and stops excessive bleeding. It is very beneficial in gynae problems.

Planet Ayurveda, Holistic Healing Through Herbs, is dedicated to promote natural herb to common man. Ayurvedic treatment for endometriosis is safe like in heavy bleeding and severe pelvic pain. The Herbal preparations for the treatment of endometriosis shows its efficacy comparing to NSAID.‘Planet Ayurveda, Endometriosis care pack‘ has wonderful results for endometriosis and overall health benefits of woman.

The Endometriosis Care Pack is a powerful package of five different packs, which includes

  1. Female Health Support
  2. Aloe Vitals
  3. Pradrantak Churna
  4. Shatavari
  5. Boswellia Curcumin


Endometriosis Care Pack

Product Description

1. Boswellia Curcumin

It is an effective combination of anti-inflammatory herbs. It relieves in pain and enhance immunity. It removes body fluid waste, prevent cancer, works as an anti-oxidant, curcumin, known as haldi, suppresses the mutagens. Boswellia curcumin capsules (500 mg) are 100% pure and don not cause any side effects.

Dosage : 1-2 capsules once or twice a day

Net Content : 60 capsules

2. Female Health Support

It is a purely herbal formulation used since ancient time. The combined herbs are highly interactive and acts on the various targets. They are useful in female infertility, menstrual cycles and pain, hormonal imbalance and excessive discharge (leucorrhoea). Planet Ayurveda, Female Health Support, capsules (500 mg) improves libido.

Dosage : 1-2 capsules once or twice a day

Net Content : 60 capsules

3. Aloe Vitals

Aloe Vitals is a capsule form of Aloe Vera, effectively work as anti-oxidant. The various active constituents like salicylic acid, cinnamic acids etc. are anti-microbial agents. It enhances the action of liver, kidney and gall bladder. It acts as tonic, detoxifier and antiseptic. It boosts the immunity and exhibit the cooling properties, which helps in rejuvenating the endometrial linings.

Dosages : 1-2 capsules twice a day

Net Content : 60 capsules

4. Shatavari Capsules

It is well known for endometrial treatment. Shatavari capsules are prepared from standardized extract of Shatavari. It targets hormonal imbalance, endometriosis and maintain fertility. It has rejuvenating properties and maintain overall health.

Dosage : 1-2 capsules twice a day

Net Content : 60 capsules

5. Pradrantak Churna

Pradrantak Churna maintain and enhances the woman health. The mixture of herbs targets on the gynecological associated problems. It pacifies Vatta and balance Patta and Kapha. It is highly effective in Dysmenorrhoea, painful menstruation, irregular menses, Leucorrhoea, ovarian cyst and uterine fibroids.

Dosages : I teaspoonful twice daily

Net weight : 100 g

Indication for Endometriosis Care Pack

  • Endometriosis
  • Leucorrhoea
  • Menstrual disorder
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Premenstrual syndrome
  • Irregular menses
  • Menopausal Syndrome

Ulcerative Colitis Treatment & Management-Approach Considerations

Abstract

Nowadays people suffer from number of health issues due to change in diet and lifestyle. Due to increased stress, unhealthy diet, increased consumption of fast and packaged food which causes problem in digestive system and impaired digestion. Ulcerative colitis is one of the most common problem in the society. It affects any age group but age between 15 -30 and 50-70 years are at higher risk. It is the disease of large intestine and rectum. There are various herbs present in nature that help to treat the ulcerative colitis such as kutaja, arjuna, bilva, coriander, aloe vera, giloy etc.

Ulcerative Colitis

What is ulcerative colitis?

It is disease that affects the digestive tract in which inflammation and ulceration of inner lining of the colon and rectum occurs. It is characterized by number of symptoms like abdominal cramps, Bluish or yellowish undigested stool, Irregular bowel movements, Weight loss, Lack of appetite, burning sensation in chest and throat etc. The main cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown. But the numbers of factors may be involved in case of ulcerative colitis such as genetic factors, autoimmune factors, food allergies, collagen disorders.

Ayurvedic outlook

As per Ayurveda it is known as pittaj grahani. The main cause of Ulcerative colitis as per Ayurveda is mainly due to the imbalance of pitta dosha with involvement of imbalanced vata dosha in some cases. The main reason of aggravation of Pitta dosha is consumption of pitta aggravating foods which results in  the damage to rakta dhatu (blood tissues) and mamsa dhatu (muscle tissues) and Stress, Anxiety, Irregular eating habits, irregular sleeping habits, fear, anger, hatred, jealousy are other feelings which cause imbalance of Vata and Pitta.
These results in the formation of ama (toxins) in the intestine and causes inflammation of colon.
According to modern science ulcerative colitis is considered as auto immune disorder which involves immune reaction of the body to its own gastro-intestinal tract.

As per Ayurveda, treatment of ulcerative colitis involves balance of all three doshas and eliminating ama (toxins) from body, restore healthy digestion and make bacteria friendly environment in body. After that treatment mainly focus on healing of ulcers through herbs. Herbs used in treatment of ulcerative colitis provide relief from ulcers and heals in a natural way.

There are very good results in natural treatment of ulcerative colitis after using herbal remedies.  As per Ayurveda digestive tract is the very first place to get affected when imbalance of tri doshas (vata, pitta, kapha) occurs in the body. This imbalance may affect the digestive tract, especially the colon i.e. Vata place. There are numerous herbs present in nature that provide relief from ulcerative colitis such as Saunf, Dhania Arjuna, Kutaja, sonth, amlaki, aloe vera etc.

  • Kutaja (Holarrhena Antidysentrica) : It is wonderful herb which has power to stop all type of diarrheas which may be due to inflammatory bowel diseases, colitis. It helps to remove toxins from body and reduce inflammation, stops fermentation going on inside the intestines and heals the ulcers. It is used in ayurvedic product called Kutazghan Vati which is used to treat ulcerative colitis.
  • Saunf (Foeniculum Vulgare) : It is one of most common spice used in Indian kitchen. It is known to be very effective for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. It provides relief from the symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, rectal bleeding and burning sensation in chest which are associated with ulcerative colitis.
  • Dhania (Coriander Sativum) : Commonly it is known as the coriander and used in Indian kitchen as a spice. Moreover this herb has the great medicinal importance in Ayurveda.  It has various health benefits like appetizer and anti-dyspeptic properties. It is used in the preparation of Ayurvedic formulation known as vatsakadi churna which is used in ulcerative colitis.
  • Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna) : Its Sanskrit name is Nadisarija. Arjuna is used in Ayurveda from ling time due to its healing properties. It helps to provides relief in rectal bleeding, ulcers, bloody stools and abdominal pain which are symptoms associated with ulcerative colitis.

Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Management

Planet Ayurveda offers the different herbal medicines which are packed in the form of “ulcerative colitis care pack” that contains the four herbal products which are free from any side effects. These are listed below:
ULCERATIVE COLITIS CARE PACK : It is combo pack that provides complete solution to all types of problems related to digestive tract inflammation. It is combination of herbs which has anti-inflammatory, wound healing, astringent, cooling and anti-allergic properties and provides relief from ulcerative colitis such as arjuna, kutaja, coriander, giloy etc. This pack improves the stool consistency, reduces the blood and mucus in stools and also reduce the urgency to go to toilet. Besides these it also improves energy and hemoglobin level in body.

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


Ulcerative Colitis Care Pack

DIET AND LIFESTYLE TIPS

  • Improve eating habits like taking healthy food and take food without watching television, listening to music, or working on the computer. Chew the food properly.
  • Avoid tea, coffee, and alcohol.
  • Avoid whole peas and beans, broccoli, potato, garlic, jaggery, yam, sweet potato and other indigestible foods; fried, oily and highly salted foods; and fermented and packaged foods.