What is Ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the Large intestine (colon) which is characterized by inflammation, irritation, and formation of tiny ulcers in the lining of the colon.
Types of Ulcerative colitis
It can be of 4 types
1. Pan Ulcerative colitis
Type in which the whole colon or large intestine is involved. Symptoms include - Loose stools, severe pain in the abdomen and extensive weight loss. It can lead to various severe complications.
2. Ulcerative Procititis
It affects the small area of the Rectum and is associated with fewer complications.
3. Left sided colitis
Descending colon mainly involved. Symptoms include - Bleeding, loose stools, severe pain in the left side of the abdomen, loss of appetite and weight loss.
4. Proctosigmiditis
This type mainly affects the Recto sigmoid colon. Symptoms include - Bleeding, urge to pass stool and abdominal cramping.
Causes for Ulcerative Colitis
The exact cause of the disease is not known but some causes are mentioned below
Signs and symptoms of Ulcerative colitis
It can present with following signs and symptoms
- Rectal bleeding
- Stool with mucous and blood
- Pain in the abdomen
- Abdominal cramping
- Sharp rectal pain
- Urge to pass stool
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Tiredness
- Dehydration
Diagnosis of Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis can be diagnosed by following diagnostic methods
- Complete blood count (anemia, platelet count)
- Liver function test (primary sclerosing cholangitis)
- Renal function test (pre-renal failure)
- Electrolytes studies (hypokalemia, hypomagnesium)
- C-reactive protein can be measured (to find the elevation, another indication of inflammation)
- Sigmoidoscopy
Ayurvedic perspective of Ulcerative colitis
According to Ayurveda, there are three Doshas- Vata, Pitta and Kapha, when the imbalance occurs between any of them, the disease takes place. Ulcerative colitis is a disease of Pitta and Vata doshas. Vata doshas in the colon results in aggravation of Pitta and kapha doshas. Excessive consumption of Pitta aahar affects the Rakhta(blood) and Mamsadhatu (Fatty tissues), resulting in inflammation, edema and mucous accumulation.
Heal Ulcerative Colitis with Ayurvedic treatment by Planet Ayurveda
Planet Ayurveda offers best herbal treatment for Ulcerative colitis in the form Ulcerative colitis care pack and for advanced stages, we have Ulcerative colitis pack for advance stages
Ulcerative Colitis Pack
It includes the following
- Vatsakadichurna
- Arjuna capsules
- Pitta balance
- Kutajghanvati
Ulcerative colitis pack for advance stages
It includes the following
- Vatsakadichurna
- Arjuna capsules
- Pitta balance
- Vasaka capsules
- Coolstrin-B capsules
- Motion stop tablets
- Coolstrin-A Capsules
All products are pure, natural and vegetarian. These products are manufactured under the direct supervision of MD Ayurvedic Doctors by strictly following the principles of Ayurveda. These are not having any side effect so can be used for a prolonged period of time. These are safe to use and are chemical and preservative-free.
Ulcerative colitis care pack includes
1. Vatsakadi Churna
It is a pure natural herbal formulation used for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis and is composed of a variety of pure, natural herbs like
- Bilva (Aegle marmelos)
- AnarorPomengrate(Punicagranatum)
- ChottiElaichi (Cardamom)
- Jaiphal (Myristicafragans)
- Dhania (Coriandrum sativum)etc.
It works on our intestines. Kutazacts as a carminative, tonic, anti-periodicity, used to relieve dysentery, Bilva helps in relieving the Vata disorders and digestive system disorders, Saunf has phytoestrogens which help in the digestion, Chotielaichiis good for digestive system, acts as a mouth refresher, also helpful in respiratory disorders and Jaiphalacts as a stimulant, analgesic and is the best Ayurvedic herb for the digestive system.
An Ancient verse about Dhania (Coriandersativum)
It is as follows
(Reference - Bhavaprakashanighantu, Edition of 1998, Verse 86-88, Page no-33-35)Meaning - Various synonyms and properties of Dhania have been explained in this verse.
Synonyms - Dhana, dhanyak, dhenukadhanyaka, dhanak, dhanya, vitunnaka, kunti,chhtra and Kusutumbru.
Properties - Dhania is bitter, astringent, light, unctuous and pungent in taste with hot in potency. Fresh dhania is sweet in taste and pacifies pitta doshas only. It pacifies excessive thirst, burning sensation in the body and all three doshas. It is very helpful in controlling cough, thinness and respiratory diseases. It helps in promoting digestive fire and is used to manage all kinds of fever.
Dosage - 1 teaspoonful twice daily with plain water after meal
Boil 1 teaspoonful powder in 400 ml of water. Keep it boiling until it remains 50 ml. Strain it,leave the residue and drink the water. Use it twice daily. Make fresh preparation every time.
2. Arjuna capsules
These capsules are prepared by using standardized extract of Arjuna (TerminalisArjuna). Arjunaacts as anti-oxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, rich in minerals like calcium, copper, magnesium and zinc, helps in the proper functioning of the heart, reduces cholesterol level, helpful in controlling high blood pressure. Arjuna is a good astringent, expectorant, helps to control bleeding, helps in maintaining heart health and balance the three energies of the body.
Dosage - 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals
3. Pitta balance
Its composition includes - PravalPishti, JaharmohraPisti, kamdhandhuRas, AkikPishti, MuktiPisti, etc. These calcium compounds help in controlling bleeding, provides a cooling effect on the body, help to balance the pitta dosha in the body.
Dosage - 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals
4. Kutajghanvati
It is prepared by using the pure extract of khutaz (Holarrhenaantidysentrica) herb. It is very useful in the functioning of the intestine and also helps in curing Diarrhea and Dysentery.
Dosage - 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals
5. Vasaka capsules
These capsules are prepared by using the pure extract of herb Adhatodavasica.
Dosage - 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals
6. Coolstrin-B capsules
These capsules are prepared by using herbs like
- Lodhra (Symplocosracemoss)
- Nagkesar (Mesuafera)
- Dhataki (Woodfordiafruticose)
- Mochrus (Salmaliamalabarice)etc
These herbs are cool, astringent herbs which cures abdominal pain, cramps, gastric problem, helps to stop bloody diarrhea, improves digestion, corrects the bowel movements, and helps to gain weight.Mochrus helps in intestinal inflammation healing.
Dosage - 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals
7. Motion stop tablets
These tablets are prepared by using herbs like
- Anar (Punicagranatum)
- Kutaj (Holarrhenaantidysentrica)
- Bael (Aegle marmelos)etc.
These herbs balance Vata and pitta doshas improves the digestive fire, cures dysentery and diarrhea and improves digestion.
Dosage - 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals
8. Coolstrin-A Capsules
These capsules are prepared by using herbs like
- Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)
- Vasaka (Adhatodavasica)
- Anar (Punicagranatum)etc.
These herbs are cool, astringent herbs which helps to stop bloody diarrhea, stops abdominal pain, cramps, improves digestion, helps to stop mucous formation, cools down and balances the pitta dosha in the body.
Dosage - 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals
