Category: Acidity or Acid

April 5, 2023

Herbal Alternatives to Pantoprazole/Omeprazole – Gas And Acidity

ABSTRACT

The problems related to the stomach are getting more and more common. The main credit goes to the food we eat. One of the most common problems faced by today’s population is acidity and gas. Haveyou ever thought about what causes acidity or gas? Have you ever noticed which food article has irritated your stomach or intestine? Have you ever thought to totally avoid intake of things causing trouble to your digestion? The main problem with human beings is that they respond when the damage is done but will not take care of things before. In this article we will discuss drugs like Pantoprazole/Omeprazole which are being prescribed in various digestive issues and what are the best alternatives to these medications in Ayurveda.

INTRODUCTION

The pantoprazole/Omeprazole is two proton pump inhibitors which are given in various types of digestive conditions. Mostly these two drugs help in subsiding the acidity problems, acid reflux problem and also help in infection based acidity like in case of helicobacter pylori or H.pylori infections. They are also given in duodenal and stomach ulcers as well. The drugs are given to both children and adults. Pantoprazole and omeprazole tablets come with a delayed release capsule, tablet and suspension. They even come in the form of IV injections. These drugs are generally prescribed as a short term treatment.

Pantoprazole

Key Highlights

  • Pantoprazole and omeprazole are proton pump inhibitors

Pantoprazole

  • It is used to treat erosive esophagitis associated with GERD
  • Maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis.
  • It is also given in pathological hypersecretory conditions including zollinger ellison syndrome.
  • Marketed in 2000 under brand name protonix

Omeprazole

  • It is given in duodenal ulcer
  • Choice of drug in H.pylori
  • Given in Gastric ulcer and also for GERD
  • It is prescribed to paediatrics patients as well.
  • Marketed in 1989 under brand name prilosec

Purpose of prescribing a proton pump inhibitor?

  • The proton pump inhibitors, as mentioned before, are generally prescribed to decrease the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
  • They help in reducing acid reflux. Acid reflux is something that happens due to the upward movement of food or liquid.
  • The use of proton pump inhibitors is also done in ulcers. In Stomach ulcers these drugs are generally prescribed.
  • In infections like helicobacter pylori use of PPIs is common.

The main purpose in every situation is to reduce the production of acid in the stomach.

Now moving further let’s understand the working of Proton pump inhibitors

How do proton pump inhibitors work

  • So, let’s understand this working in the most simplest way. Our stomach normally produces acid to help the digestion of food  and also help in killing germs or bacteria. This acid is corrosive in nature and to counter this corrosive property of stomach acid, there is the barrier of mucous in the stomach that helps in protecting the stomach from getting worn away.
  • In certain people this barrier breaks down thus the situation allows the acid to damage the stomach or erode it or result in the formation of ulcers. In some other cases there might be some problem with the sphincter, the sphincter is like a cap placed at the top of the stomach. This helps in keeping the stomach tightly closed and the content of the stomach inside. But when the sphincter muscles gets weak then it is not able to close properly and this allows acid to to reflux back. This refluxed back acid can damage the lining of the oesophagus thus causing situations like heartburn and inflammation of gullet.   
  • As mentioned before PPIs help in reducing the acid production in the stomach thus preventing ulcers and esophageal irritation.  The proton pump inhibitors are called proton pump inhibitors because they work by blocking or inhibiting the chemical system called the hydrogen potassium adenosine triphosphatase enzyme system or simply called proton pump. The cells in the stomach lining have this chemical system. These cells in the stomach lining are responsible for producing acid.
  • As mentioned before PPIs help in reducing the acid production in the stomach thus preventing ulcers and esophageal irritation.  The proton pump inhibitors are called proton pump inhibitors because they work by blocking or inhibiting the chemical system called the hydrogen potassium adenosine triphosphatase enzyme system or simply called proton pump. The cells in the stomach lining have this chemical system. These cells in the stomach lining are responsible for producing acid.

Side effects/Adverse effects of Pantoprazole/Omeprazole

Side effects of Pantoprazole/Omeprazole are divided into two parts based on their short term and long term use.

Firstly, we will start with side effects or Adverse effects of short term use of Pantoprazole/Omeprazole.

  1. Short term use of Pantoprazole/Omeprazole or proton pump inhibitors result in headaches followed by dizziness.
  2. A person can experience some gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, abdominal pain followed by flatulence, constipation and diarrhoea. Symptoms on skin  include the appearance of rashes.
  3. The Gastrointestinal symptoms may also induce severe lack of appetite and weight loss at last.

Next, coming on to the side effects due to long term use of Pantoprazole/Omeprazole

  1. The long term use of Pantoprazole/Omeprazole results in the increased risk of bone fracture. This only happens if a person is taking multiple doses of Pantoprazole/Omeprazole per day for a duration of more than a year.
  2. There are possible chances of vitamin B12 deficiency which in turn leads to serious nerve damage and also results in the deterioration of brain functions.
  3. There is chronic inflammation of the stomach’s lining.
  4. There is a significant lack of magnesium. This is most common in people taking pantoprazole.
  5. When hospitalised and treated with pantoprazole, patients can suffer from clostridium difficile bacteria infection.
  6. Though the allergic reactions are rare, pantoprazole can cause allergic responses in the body.
  7. Moreover PPIs can cause cutaneous lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus.

Even beside the drastic effects of Pantoprazole/Omeprazole, people use them blindly and later on their body is prone to too many conditions. You might be thinking, then what to do, what to have if not Pantoprazole/Omeprazole?

The answer to this question is simple and its Ayurveda.

  • Ayurveda is a science that describes how one should live a healthy life and if someone faces any difficulty then how it can be solved. That’s the beauty of Ayurveda. This science does not believe in subsiding the or suppressing the symptoms but it believes in the  elimination of disease from the body. Yes, that sounds difficult and indeed it is difficult because it requires efforts from both sides, that is from the physician’s side of the physician as well as from the side of the patient as well. These efforts include following all the dietary changes, managing a proper lifestyle and having herbal formulations, which will correct the disbalance going on inside your body.
  • Many of the readers might know and many of the readers might not know that there are three energies of the body that are responsible for maintaining the whole body system. These three energies are potential energy or kapha dosha, thermal energy that is pitta dosha and kinetic energy which is vata dosha. Any imbalance in any of these three energies will definitely cause some symptoms in the body. Excessive production of acid in the stomach is one of such symptoms and is due to imbalance in the thermal energy of the body.

Herbal remedies by Planet Ayurveda as an alternative to Pantoprazole/Omeprazole

Planet Ayurveda is an ISO certified company which is also having certification of HALAL, KOSHAR, FDA and others. The herbal preparations manufactured by Planet Ayurveda are in the form of tablets (vati), capsules, syrups, decoctions (kwath), jams (avaleha) and others. The products prepared by Planet Ayurveda are totally herbal and do  not contain any type of adulterants, fillers, dyes, flavour enhancing agents, binders etc. The herbal preparations manufactured or prepared by Planet Ayurveda are potent and are used in various types of conditions. The formulations offered by Planet Ayurveda as an alternative to Pantoprazole/Omeprazole are as follows:

  1. HEART BURN CAPSULES
  2. DIGESTION SUPPORT
  3. AMALAKI RASAYAN
  4. MAHASHANKH VATI

Herbal Alternatives to Pantoprazole

Herbal Alternatives to Pantoprazole - Gas and Acidty

Product Description

1. HEART BURN CAPSULES

Heartburn capsules as their name suggests are typically for managing the heartburn which is quite common in patients who are having excessive acid production in the stomach along with weak sphincter muscles. The product has ingredients like Praval Pishti (coral calcium), Akik pishti (agate calcium), mukta pishti (Pearl calcium) and Ayurvedic calcium compounds like jahar mohra pishti and kamdudha ras. All of these ingredients are having cold potency that is opposite to the thermal energy inside the body. Due to this cold potency they are likely to balance the excess of pitta dosha in the body. This results in reduction in the production of stomach acid and thus symptoms like heartburn are solved.

Dosage:  One capsule twice a day after meals with lukewarm water.

2. DIGESTION SUPPORT

Digestion support is a herbal formulation which is manufactured with nature’s best herbs for all kinds of digestive system related problems. The ingredients of this formulation are amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), bahera (Terminalia bellerica), saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), Dhania (Coriander sativum), pippali (Piper longum) and Jeerak (Cyminum cuminum). As the name suggests the digestion support capsules are specifically prepared with a combination of herbs that can help in supporting the digestive fire and also helps in balancing the disbalance going on inside the body. Having digestion support not only ignites or balances your digestive fire but also prevents your body and other organs from various kinds of diseases.

Dosage: One capsule twice a day after meals with lukewarm water.

3. AMALAKI RASAYAN

Amalaki rasayan is a rasaynik formulation that has only Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) as its ingredient. Amalaki is known to improve appetite and taste as well. As an alternative to Pantoprazole/Omeprazole, amalaki rasayan helps in maintaining the acid production in the stomach by balancing the pitta dosha or thermal energy of the body. As now we know that excess acid production can cause loss of appetite, anorexia, lack of taste etc. but with Amalaki rasayan these conditions can be improved. Amalaki rasayan corrects the gastrointestinal symptoms caused due to the short term use of Pantoprazole/Omeprazole. The formulation can be given in case of ulcers and acid peptic disorders as well.

Dosage: One capsule twice a day after meals with lukewarm water.

4. MAHASHANKH VATI

Mahashankh vati is a really effective classical herbomineral formulation which is mainly used in all kinds of digestive troubles. The formulation has ingredients like shunti (Zingiber officinalis), Pippali (Piper longum), Shankh bhasma (Calx of conch shell) and many others. The formulation has its impact on improving the digestion and thus gives very great and effective results. As an alternative to Pantoprazolea and Omeprazole, the formulation fits best as it helps in getting better without causing other gastrointestinal symptoms. Mahashankh vati is safe to be used in ulcers, acid peptic conditions and has healing effects. It helps in rejuvenation of gastrointestinal mucosa

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4030 (India), +91-172-521-4030 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 9915-593-604.

Conclusion

People these days want everything instant weather food, affection or results from medicines. But we never think that instant things come with a price and that price is well paid by our body. Long term or short term some medicines tend to show results on your body and these results are mostly negative. But with herbal medicine such effects are never seen. Herbal formulations are given to correct one thing but at last ends up correcting many more. That is the beauty of herbal products. The formulations which are mentioned above are totally herbal and prepared from the natural extract of herbs. There is no addition of chemicals, preservatives, starch, additives, colours, yeast, binders, fillers and flavour enhancers etc. In addition they give great results as an alternative to Pantoprazole/Omeprazole.

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March 21, 2023

Herbal Remedies for Colon Polyp

ABSTRACT

A colon polyp is a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon (large intestines) or rectum. This polyp is an abnormal growth of the tissue which is projecting from mucous membrane. It is attached to the surface by a narrow stalk which is pedunculated. Polyps are usually found in the colon, stomach, urinary bladder and uterus. Some of the polyps are neoplasms and others are non neoplastic. Most of the polyps are small and less than half an inch wide are small, flat bumps with mushroom like stalks. Usually large intestines include the colon, rectum and anus. It is a long tube that continues from small intestines through the digestive system. It is known as a large bowel where food waste is formed into poop, stored and finally excreted. It is six inches long, known as cecum. There are 3 segments- The ascending colon (travelling up), The transverse colon (travelling to left), The descending colon (travelling down) and the sigmoid colon (headed back across to right). It is located in the lower abdominal cavity from waist down. It surrounds the small intestines in square question mark with the tail ending at the anal canal. There are separate layers of circular muscles and longitudinal muscles which allow the intestines to provide blood supply, nerve endings and allow glands to absorb. Many functional disorders affect the large intestines and it includes- Diverticulitis, proctitis, rectal ulcers, haemorrhoids, colorectal cancer and polyp. In this article We are going to discuss in detail about its causes, symptoms and its ayurvedic management.

INTRODUCTION

A colon polyp is a growth on the inner lining of the colon and has a variety of shapes and is flat, slightly raised (sessile) and on a stalk (pedunculated). They can be benign (hyperplastic polyp) and malignant (adenocarcinoma), it usually includes blood in the stools, pain, diarrhoea and nausea/vomiting. Anyone at any age can develop polyp, at age of 50 or older than this is at higher risk of developing polyp. It can grow on any part of the colon, mostly growing on the left side of the colon and in rectum. Not all polyps turn out to be cancerous; it takes a long time to become cancerous. Hereditary syndromes causing increased colorectal polyp which includes- Familial adenomatous polyposis which usually involves APC gene located on the chromosomes q521. Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer is also a hereditary colorectal cancer which is linked to the increased risk of cancer which is associated with dysfunction of the DNA repair mechanism. Peutz Jeghers syndrome- Is an autosomal dominant syndrome where there is disorganised growth of tissues of intestinal tract and there is hyperpigmentation of the interlining of mouth, lips and fingers. Juvenile Polyposis syndrome- Is autosomal dominant syndrome where there is increased risk of cancer of intestinal tract and obstruction of tract with low serum and low albumin.

colon polyp

FACTS

  • Mainly the colon is 5 feet long.
  • Colon transit time is about 12-48 hours
  • The frequency of bowel movement varies
  • Over 100 trillion microbes live in your colon
  • The colon is never empty
  • The rectum is usually empty
  • The colon absorbs 1 quart of water a day
  • Meals can trigger the bowel movements
  • Healthy stools are not always brown
  • A person can live without a colon

TYPES

Polyp grows usually in two different shapes

  1. Flat (sessile) are more common and is harder to detect in colon cancer and lie flat against the surface of the lining of colon also known as mucous membrane
  2. Stalks (pedunculated) are mushroom-like growth which attach to the surface of the colon’s mucus membrane by a long, thin stalk.

There are a large majority of polyp which are not cancerous, removal of this polyp during colonoscopy reduces the risk of developing colon cancer.

The most common type of cancer are

  1. Adenomatous (tubular adenoma)- It is the most common type of polyp, 70% of the polyps are adenomatous.
  2. Hyperplastic- It is a serrated polyp, small and low risk for turning into cancerous. They are the most common type of polyp.
  3. Serrated- Depending upon the size and location this may become cancerous. Small serrated polyp in the lower colon is a hyperplastic polyp. Large serrated polyps are typically flat (sessile) difficult to detect located in the upper colon.
  4. Inflammatory- This is common in people who are suffering from IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), known as pseudopolyp as they develop from chronic inflammation in the colon.
  5. Villous Adenoma- This polyp has a high risk of turning into cancer, commonly sessile which makes it difficult to remove.  

CAUSES

Polyp is found in 30% of the adult population of 45-50 years of age. A polyp can result in genetic changes in the cells of colon which affects the normal cell, various factors which affects this are following

  • Smoking
  • Excessive alcohol intake
  • Overweight
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Type 2 diabetes

Some genetic conditions which raises the chance for polyp and crohn’s disease are

  • Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
  • Gardner’s syndrome- It is a type of FAP that causes polyp which grows in the colon and small intestines.
  • Lynch Syndrome- Known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer
  • MYH- associated polyposis (MAP)

SYMPTOMS

  • Rectal Bleeding- It is sign of colon polyp such as minor tear of the anus causes bleeding
  • Change in colour of stool- red streaks in stools may cause stool appear black
  • Change in bowel habits- Constipation that lasts longer indicate the presence of polyp
  • Pain- it leads to crampy abdominal pain
  • Iron deficiency anemia- Chronic bleeding results in the deficiency of iron and makes you feel tired and shortness of breath.
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fatigue and shortness of breath

DIAGNOSIS

  • Colonoscopy
  • CT colonography
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Stool based tests
  • Barium enema  

RISK FACTORS

  • Age
  • Inflammatory intestinal conditions such as Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease of the colon.
  • Excessive use of alcohol
  • Obesity
  • Black americans has higher chances of this colon cancer

TREATMENT

  • Polypectomy
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Total proctocolectomy

PREVENTIONS

  • Include healthy habits such as eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and reducing the fat intake.
  • Increase consumption of Calcium supplements as it prevents the recurrence of colon adenomas such as Broccoli, milk, cheese, fish.
  • Lose extra weight to maintain a normal body mass index
  • Exercise daily
  • Quit smoking

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

In ayurveda it is related with Arshas where the mamsa ankuras (fleshy masses) occur usually at the opening of guda marga (anus) hence obstructs the pathway and troubles like enemies. The vitiated doshas further contaminates the twak (skin), mamsa (muscle) and meda (fat) and causes the fleshy ankuras at the opening these are known as Arshas.

TYPES OF ARSHAS

1. Vataja Arshas is vitiated due to vata doshas which is caused by

  • Excessive consumption of pungent food
  • Excessive consumption of dry foods
  • Taking food in deficit quantities
  • Excessive indulgence in physical exercise

2. Pittaja Arshas– is vitiated due to pitta doshas which is caused by-

  • Excessive consumption of hot foods
  • Anger
  • Excessive consumption of alcohol
  • Living in hot areas and places
  • Excessive exercise

3. Kaphja Arshas– is vitiated due to kapha doshas and is caused by

  • Excessive consumption of sweet foods
  • Lack of exercise
  • Excessive consumption of heavy food
  • Lack of worries

4. Tridoshaja Arshas– It aggravates the doshas

5. Raktaja Arshas– It is caused by the vitiation of rakta doshas

6. Sahaja Arshas– It is hereditary, acquired from parents

TREATMENT

Arshas is treated with 4 fold approach

  1. Shastra Karma- surgical method
  2. Kshara Karma- cauterization with alkalis
  3. Agni Karma- Fire cauterization
  4. Aushadha- Medicines

HERBS USEFUL FOR RECTAL POLYP

1. Manjistha

Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) is a famous herb which is used for blood detoxification and in various skin disorders. Manjistha helps to balance kapha and pitta dosha, mitigates pitta doshas so helpful in skin diseases such as in eczema, dermatitis. It helps to improve the complexion of skin, in gynaecological disorders, urinary tract disorders. Manjistha helps to raise the level of dopamine and boosts up the immunity and increases the white blood cells of immunity.

2. TEJPATRA

Tejpatra (Cinnamomum tamala) is ayurvedic herb used in the treatment of black spots on the face, in dental caries and in complications of tuberculosis. It helps to reduce the vitiated kapha dosha and vata doshas, hence increases pitta doshas. Helps to cleanse the oral cavity and facial skin. Tejpatra is indicated in treatment of haemorrhoids, anorexia and in toxic conditions.

3. AMALAKI

Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) usually pacifies the tridoshas and is a rich source of Vitamin C. It acts as a best anti ageing herb which improves the overall health and vision. Amalaki is effective in various bleeding disorders and acts as an aphrodisiac which reduces the burning sensation. This herb is used to improve the voice, sore throat and in various disorders related to throat. Protect from viral, fungal and in various bacterial infections.

4. BIBHITAKI

Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) is used in the treatment of fever , cough and in virechana therapy. This helps to balance kapha and pitta dosha. Baheda acts as a mild laxative which is good for our eyes and promotes the growth of hair, relieves worm infestation. It helps to detoxify blood, lymph and fatty tissue in the body. It possesses various properties such as Antioxidant, antimicrobial and has anti cancer properties.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR RECTAL POLYP BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda provides the best combination of herbal remedies which provides great relief to the patients and the various formulations are made of 100% pure extracts without any adulteration. These medications are made under strict guidance of M.D experts and they check the quality of each and every formulation as there is no compromise with the health of patients. For rectal polyp planets ayurveda provides various remedies for better treatment without any side effects.   

PRODUCTS LIST

  1. TRIPHALA GUGGUL
  2. VARA CHURNA
  3. MANJISHTHA CAPSULES
  4. GANDHAK RASAYAN
  5. JATYADI OIL
  6. NIRGUNDI OIL

Herbal Remedies for RECTAL POLYPS

Herbal Supplements for Rectal Polyps

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. Triphala Guggul

Triphala Guggul is herbal tablets which is formulated by planet ayurveda using various ingredients such as Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Amalaki (Emblica officnalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia billerica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). This tablet is used to control cholesteroland in various gastrointestinal tract which provides relief to inflammatory conditions and in piles. Helps to treat constipation, hyperglycemia, myopia and in heart related disorders.

Dosage– 1-2 tablets twice daily with lukewarm water.

2. Vara Churna

Vara Churna is polyherbal powder formulation prepared by planet ayurveda using ingredients such as Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bhibhitaki (Terminalia billerica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis). This churna helps to remove the accumulated toxins and makes it free from constipation. Vara churna improves the functions of the liver by removing the toxins which does not cause any purgation and promotes good intestinal health.

Dosage– 1 teaspoon twice daily

3. Manjishtha Capsules

Manjishtha Capsules are single herbal capsules formulated by planet Ayurveda using standardised extract of Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia). These capsules help in the treatment of Amenorrhea, in blood purification and circulation. It helps in various skin problems and in kidney and gallstones, in heart disease and in hepatitis. Manjishtha capsules are beneficial in urinary disorders and are the best remedy as blood purifiers which lower down the blood pressure.

Dosage– 1-2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. Gandhak Rasayan

Gandhak Rasayan are herbal tablets formulated by planet Ayurveda using single ingredient Shuddha Gandhak (Sulphur). It is helpful in balancing the doshas and has the property of antiviral, anti-inflammatory which helps in healing in various conditions. This tablet helps to reduce the itching and burning sensation which reduces the itching and provides relief from eczema. Enhance the immunity of the body to fight against infection.

Dosage– 1-2 tablets twice daily with lukewarm water.

5. Jatyadi Tailam

Jatyadi Tailam is herbal oil formulation prepared by planet ayurveda using ingredients such as Chameli (Jasminum officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Padmaka (Prunus cerasoides) and many more. It has many metallic contents and has penetrating properties which helps to heal the deep seated wound, and is beneficial in chronic psoriatic conditions. Helps to restore the normal colour and reduces the sensation of area.

6. Nirgundi Oil

Nirgundi Oil is herbal oil formulation prepared by planet Ayurveda using ingredients such as Tila Oil (Sesamum indicum), Kalahari (Gloriosa superba), Nirgundi (Vitex negundo). It has an anti-inflammatory property which balances the vata and kapha dosha. It Acts as an analgesic so is useful in disorders of spleen, thyroid. Act as a diuretic so facilitates the micturition and works as a brain tonic.

Method of Application

Mix nirgundi oil and jatyadi tailam and apply over the affected part.

Contact my assistant to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-5214040

CONCLUSION

A colon polyp is a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon (large intestines) or rectum. This polyp is an abnormal growth of the tissue which is projecting from mucous membrane. Polyp is found in 30% of the adult population over the age of 45-50 years of age. In ayurveda it is related with Arshas where the mamsa ankuras (fleshy masses) occur usually at the opening of guda marga (anus) hence obstructs the pathway and troubles like enemies.

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