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Ulcerative Colitis Natural Remedies- Top 4 Herbs

Introduction

In a simple language, it is ulcer (boil) in colon (large intestine). An auto-immune disorder resulting inflammation in bowel, hence the name inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The large intestine is affected by inflammation on advancement causes ulcers or boils on the lining leading to bleeding and mucous pus during emptying the bowels. The disease covers all age groups ranging from 15-70 and in both sexes.

Causes

The research team haven’t found the exact cause for ulcerative colitis. Many can be the factors contributing

Hereditary
Weak immune system
Infections

Symptoms

Rectal tenesmus – unnecessary feeling of defecation
Anemia
Pain in abdomen
Bloody diarrhea
Weight loss
Loss of nutrition
Mouth and skin sores
Nausea and vomiting
Edema and pain in joints

Diagnosis

Total blood count- RBCs, WBCs, Platelet
Endoscopy or sigmoidscopy
Stool culture/ testing
Urinalysis
X-ray
Liver functions

Ayurvedic approach for ulcerative colitis

Comforting many diseases from many years, Ayurveda has its own ways treating major population worldwide efficaciously and economically acting on root cause instead of symptomatic relieve. Relieving from discomfort from ulcerative colitis the following are the herbs that stand as an answer.

The following are the Ulcerative colitis herbal remedies used in treating the ailment

Vatsakadi Churna
Arjuna Capsules
Pitta Balance
Kutajghan Vati

Product Description

1. Vatsakadi Churna

Ulcerative colitis herbal supplements as this churna with magnificent properties for cure contains the following herbs

Holarrhena Antidysenterica

Kuruchi bark, bitter oleander, widely grows in mountain area and and ornamental belongs to family Apocynaceae. The herb’s seeds and bark is widely used as bitter tonic. Used mainly in diarrhea and bowel related disorders. A febrifuge, anthelmintic, diuretic also used in skin diseases. The bark consist of many alkaloids, namely kurchine, kurchicine, conkurchin are responsible for anti- diarrheic properties.

Aegle marmelos

Bael a religious tree of India also known as Golden apple, wood apple belongs to family Rutaceae. Having laxative and purgative properties, is widely used in digestion. Bitter tonic used for halting diarrhea and dysentery. The active ingredients consists palmitic acid, stearic acid, linoleic and linolenic acid, xanthotoxin, scopoletinhaplopine and aegelinol, are found in bark of the tree and roots.

Foeniculum vulgare

Fennel or saunf belonging to Umbelliferae is a household aromatic condiment having carminative property. Foeniculoside is the active ingredient extracted. The sterols present increases digestion.

Coriander sativum

Cilantro or dhaniya from Apiaceae family, both dried seeds and fresh plant has medicinal properties. It mainly has digestive properties along with bonus of anthelmic , appetizer, astringent properties.

Dosage : 1 teaspoon twice with water after meal.

2. ARJUNA CAPSULES (Terminalia arjuna)

An ulcerative colitis herbal supplement having excellent property

Belonging to family Combretaceae, is a wonder tree, treating cardiovascular related disorders from ages. An anti-oxidants strengthens cardiac muscles and acts as rejuvenator. The flavonoids extracted from the bark like leteilin, arjunone maintains the heart strong. Bark rich in minerals found abundantly like calcium,magnesium, copper and zinc that are essential for healthy heart. An astringent, an expectorant, an analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Helpful in Cardiovascular disorders like ischemia, myocardial infarction. Decreases the harmful LDL levels and maintains the HDL level in the blood Arjuna takes care of Hypertension by strengthening and toning cardiac muscles for a strong heart.

Dosage : 2 capsules twice with water after meals.

3. PITTA BALANCE

Pitta dominates all the heat in the soul and body. It stimulates digestion and metabolism. Proper functioning of the eye, healthy skin and purification of blood. For maintaining the Pitta balance, the following herbs are used.

Coral – The marine organisms found abundant at the bottom of the sea are having supreme powers to strengthen, soothing, and providing nutrition to maintain the pitta balance.

Agate – A fine bright colored precious stone may be found related to volcanic or metamorphic rocks. It is a cardio tonic helps in balancing pitta.

Jawar Pishti – Ayurvedic fine powder, proved to protect from disease and maintain healthy body by balancing pitta.

Kamdudha Ras – A mixture of herb and mineral product, highly recommended in pitta dosha. It main ingredients consists of giloy extract Tinosporia cordifolia,red ochre (red sandy pigment) and Silica bhasma.

Pearl – A gemstone, rich in calcium and a cardio tonic helps in maintaining pitta balance.

Giloy – Tinosporia Cordifolia, an immunomodulator has a vital role in maintaining all three energy balances that are vata, kapha, pitta.

Dosage : 1 capsule twice daily with water after meals.

4. Kutajghan Vati

A tablet with mixture of excellent herbs is widely used to treat ulcerative colitis. The mixture consists of Aconitum heterophyllum (India Atis, atvika) used in various disorders and Holarrhena antidysenterica(kuruchi bark) widely used as diarrhea and bowel related disorders.

Dosage : 2 tab twice/thrice daily with water after meal.

Alternative Treatment For Ulcerative Colitis – Top 4 Herbal Remedies

Abstract

Ulcerative Colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disorder. This metabolic disorder is characterized by inflammation of the colon, pain, discomfort, difficulty in excretion of the stool and heavy bleeding. The major issue of Ulcerative Colitis is the formation of ulcer in the internal membrane of small intestines and colon.

Some of the important causes, which lead to Ulcerative colitis are insomnia, stress, intake of excessive spicy and oily food, unbalanced diet, too much consumption of alcohol and unhygienic lifestyle. Heredity is yet another major cause, which gives rise to this inflammatory bowel disorder.

The common symptoms of this discomfort and painful disorder are pain, bleeding, swelling, abdominal cramps, tenderness, passing of stool with mucous and blood, tenderness, inflammation, and aches.

Following are the dietary tips to be followed to deal with the problem of Ulcerative Colitis.

Avoid consumption of coffee, tea, milk, ice cream and dairy products.
Limit the consumption of non-vegetarian food items.
Consume plenty of water and coconut water.
Inhibit the consumption of food items, which aggravate pitta. These food items include spices, pineapple, lemon and curd.
Eat foods like pumpkin, bitter gourd. These are bitter in taste and are highly beneficial for the health.
Avoid smoking.
Maintain a hygienic balanced diet.
Follow a daily routine.

Some wonderful herbs with the potential to treat Ulcerative Colitis are given below

Plain/green grass – This herb has healing properties. Consume a glass of juice of plain grass on a daily basis to treat Ulcerative Colitis.

Petals of Marigold flower – The petals of the flower are crushed and the juice is extracted. This juice is consumed daily to cure Ulcerative Colitis.

Banana with curd – Mash one banana in a bowl of fresh curd and have every day to reduce the symptoms of ulcerative colitis.

Pomegranate juice – Have minimum 50 to 60 ml juice of pomegranate to deal with ulcerative colitis and combat loss of blood.

Planet Ayurveda has provided some of the wonderful herbal treatment for this inflammatory bowel disorder. The herbal medicines are completely vegetarian and natural. These have no side effects at all.

The Combo pack provided by Planet Ayurveda for treating the complication is known as the Ulcerative Colitis Care Pack. This care pack has the following 4 herbal supplements.

Kutajghan Vati
Arjuna Capsules
Vatsakadi Churna
Pitta Balance

Products Description

1. Kutajghan Vati

Kutajghan Vati is an excellent remedy for treating ulcerative colitis. The various symptoms are easily treated and cured with the help of this herbal supplement. It provides treatment to dysentery, diarrhea, ulcer formation, fermentation and other metabolic disorders. It also stops the occurrence of the ulcers to a huge extent.

Dosage – 2 tablets twice daily with plain water

2. Arjuna Capsules

Arjuna Capsules use the standardized bark extract of the Arjuna tree. This herb is popularly known for its tremendous potential to provide protection to the internal layers of the organs from various injuries and physical damage. It provides relief from ulcers, swelling and provides stamina to the individuals.

Dosage – 2 capsules twice daily with plain water.

3. Pitta Balance

Pitta Balance supplement has a lot of compounds, which are rich in calcium like pearls, corals. These are crushed and mixed to form an herbal supplement. These are wonderful for providing relief from the pain, bleeding, discomfort and provide treatment to the ulcer formation in the endothelial lining of the stomach.

Dosage – 1 capsule twice daily with plain water.

4. Vatsakadi Churna

Vatsakadi Churna is available in the form of powder. This churna is made up of several herbs, blended together to work synergistically. The various constituent herbs are fennel, dhania, bael, anaar, choti elaichi and jaiphal. This herb helps to restore the balance of the body and carries out the body metabolism effectively.

Dosage – 1 tsp twice daily with plain water.

Make yourself aware of the causes, symptoms and herbal remedies for ulcerative colitis to fight away the metabolic disorder. Follow these remedies and have a healthy life.

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