Category: Low Immunity

January 2, 2019

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.

symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis

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

  1. Vatsakadi Churna
  2. Pitta Balance
  3. 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.
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January 1, 2019

What is the best treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease?

Introduction

Alzheimer’s disease is the most important of all degenerative disorders of the nervous system comprising about 50-70% of dementia’s characterized by progressive impairment of the cognitive functions.

More than 90% cases of Alzheimer’s disease are sporadic and occur in individuals older than 60 years. This disorder is initially thought to represent relatively uncommon pre-senile dementia, but later becomes clear that it can occur at any decade of adulthood.

It is characterized by memory impairment as a prominent and early feature and on advancing profound, cognitive impairments which leads to patient to be totally dependent.

symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

What are the causes of Alzheimer’s Disease?

  • The cause of Alzheimer’s disease is not yet understood. It may be due to the complex series of brain changes that occur over decades.

Some of the causes are:

  • Heredity
  • Environment
  • Lifestyle

What are the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease?

  • Decline in non-memory aspects of cognition such as vision or spatial issues, impaired reasoning or judgment, word finding are the early symptoms of early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Greater memory loss, wandering and getting lost, trouble in handling money and paying bills, repeating questions, taking longer time to complete normal daily tasks are the symptoms associated with mild alzheimer’s disease.
  • unable to learn new things, coping with new situations, hallucinations, delusions and paranoia are the symptoms associated with moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
  • In severe Alzheimer’s disease, plaques and tangles spread throughout the brain. Therefore, brain tissue shrinks significantly. In severe Alzheimer’s disease, people cannot communicate and are completely dependent on others for their care as they are on the bed all the time.

causes of Alzheimer's Disease

What is the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease?

  • Available management in modern medicine is effective in reducing some aspects of cognitive decline, but these medicines do not greatly influence the course of the disease.
  • But, the holistic and medicinal approach in Ayurveda offers possibilities to slow down the cognitive and pathological changes of Alzheimer’s disease, thereby restoring the normal brain function in affected patients.
  • According to modern medicine, the management of Alzheimer’s disease is difficult as well as frustrating for the patients because the main focus of treatment is the long-term amelioration of associated behavioral and neurological problems.
  • In contrast, Ayurveda has explained methods for specific characteristics of this disease namely authoritative, instruction, direct observation and inference.

What is the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease according to Ayurveda?

  • Ayurveda, while explaining the effects of aging on decades, describes the loss of “Medha” (cognitive ability) and “manas shakti” (mental strength) after 60 years of age. According to Master Charak, there is a diminution of body tissues, strength of sense organs, energy, valor, power of understanding, retention etc. after 60 years of age.
  • There is an imbalance of Vata dosha in Alzheimer’s disease according to Ayurveda. On aging, Vata gets vitiated which leads to improper functioning of mental faculties that leads to delirium. With the vitiation of Vata dosha, impaired memory develops.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease by Planet Ayurveda:

Planet Ayurveda offers best treatment for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Herbal Remedies offered by Planet Ayurveda:

  1. Brahmi Capsules
  2. Curcumin Capsules
  3. Gotukola Capsules
  4. Memory Support
  5. Medhya Churna

1.Brahmi Capsules:

  • Brahmi Capsules by Planet Ayurveda are prepared using the pure and standardized extracts of the herb Bacopa monnieri. Brahmi herb is considered as a strong tranquilizer. It has strong positive effects on the nervous system as well. This herb works well to enhance the coordination between the components and nervous system. Hence, this herb increases the functioning of the brain. That’s why, these capsules act as brain tonic. This product is very effective in treating the patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Dose: 2 capsules twice a day.

2.Curcumin Capsules:

    • Curcumin Capsules are the herbal formulations that are prepared by frequently used herb in Ayurveda for a number of health purposes. These capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of the herb Curcuma longa. This compound is well known to reduce amyloid accumulation which is a primary aspect of brain disorder and these capsules promotes the amyloid phagocytosis. It helps to maintain healthy functioning of brain by removing toxins.

Dose: 2 capsules twice daily.

3.Gotukola Capsules:

  • Gotukola capsules are made using standardized extract of the herb Indian pennywort. This herb is useful in nerve exhaustion that occurs due to stress and anxiety. This herb is useful in all kinds of nerve related disorders hence considered as an excellent herb to manage Alzheimer’s disorder.

Dose: 2 capsules twice daily.

4.Memory Support:

  • Memory Support are the herbal capsules of Planet Ayurveda which are made by using the pure extracts of wonderful herbs. These capsules help in managing memory loss and also increase the brain power and support its healthy functioning. All the herbs that are used in memory support capsules are effective in managing Alzheimer’s disease.

Ingredients of Memory Support Capsules

Sr.No.

Herb Used

Botanical Name

 Part Used Quantity

1.

Brahmi

Bacopa monnieri

Whole

150 mg

2.

Vacha

Acorus calamus

Root

150 mg

3.

Shankhapushpi

 Convolvulus pluricaulis

Whole

100 mg
4. Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

 Root

100 mg

Dose: 2 capsules twice daily.

5.Medhya Churna:

  • Medhya Churna of Planet Ayurveda is an herbal powder prepared by using special combination of standardized extracts of several herbs. This herbal powder is helpful in improving memory, remembering and recollecting things. This churna rejuvenates the nervous system and brings mental clarity too.

Ingredients of Medhya Churna:

Sr. No.

Botanical Name

 Common Name Parts

Quantity

1.

Acorus calamus

 Vacha Roots

50 gm

2.

Withania somnifera

 Ashwagandha Roots 5 gm
3. Carum roxburghianum Ajmoda Seeds

5 gm

4.

Cuminum cyminum

 Shwet Jeerak Seeds 5 gm
5. Carum carvi Krishna Bark Seeds

5 gm

6.

Zingiber officinale

 Sonth Rhizome 5 gm
7. Piper nigrum Marich Fruits

5 gm

8.

Piper longum

 Pipali Fruits 5 gm
9. Cissampelos pareira Patha Whole

5 gm

10.

Convolvulus pluricaulis

 Shankhpushpi Whole 5 gm
11. Bacopa monneiri Brahmi Whole

5 gm

Dose: 1 gram powder twice daily with water.

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