Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease. We can say it is a formation of ulcers in the inner lining of intestine (which is called colon), rectum or inflammation in both.
In the present era it is one of the most common health ailments which people are suffering with.
There is no age limit, people in any age group can complain to have the symptoms of it.
If the symptoms are not controlled and managed the disease can be life threatening. As per modern medicines the only way to treat is getting operated.
The disease has symptoms which are easily noticeable and needs to be taken care also work of the causes which is reason of it before the problem gets chronic.
Symptoms
The symptoms varies, which completely depends on the severity of inflammation and the soars where it occurs. The Signs and symptoms which are seen in one suffering with Ulcerative Colitis are:
- Diarrhea which is with blood or pus
- Abdominal pain and too much of cramps which leads to diarrhea
- Rectal pain
- Rectal bleeding —blood with stool
- Urgency to defecate
- Inability to defecate despite urgency
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Fever
- In children the symptoms are more about same but it hampers the growth also.
One in chronic condition can also complain of joint pain, swelling in joints, nausea, skin problem, inflammation in eyes, and mouth sores.
Causes
As per modern medicines there are no particular reasons for Ulcerative colitis.
The main cause of the disease is autoimmune factors, food allergies, collagen disorders, genetic factors and infection are some of the factors that cause inflammation in cases of Ulcerative Colitis.
Ayurveda says, all the factors which are cause of imbalance in Pitta doshas are responsible for this problem.
The cause of Ulcerative Colitis can be genetic reason, stress, less sleep, consumption of irritating food, alcohol, and junk food.
As per Ayurveda
Our body is ruled and run by tri doshas-Pitta doshas, Vata doshas, and Kapha doshas.
As per Ayurveda Ulcerative Colitis comes under “Purishavaha srotas”.
Imbalance or aggravation of (Vata, Pitta & Kapha) doshas in body leads to Ulcerative colitis which is the cause of “Raktatisara”.
Ayurveda says production of “AMA” is when food is not digested properly and the fermentation of food starts in the intestines.
Agni is the digestive fire when it’s Low this results in the formation of “AMA”.
Chandigarh Ayurveda brings you the most beneficial Ayurvedic medicines which work in combination to treat Ulcerative Colitis.
In preparation of these medicines best quality of herbs are used in its preparation.
The medicines are made on the principles of Ayurveda. The medicines offered by Chandigarh Ayurveda are natural, pure and vegetarian with no chemicals, additives and preservatives which make it free from side effects.
Ayurvedic Medicines prescribed for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis are –
- Ulcerative Sachet Dosage: 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.
- Pitshekhar Ras Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
- Kutaja Parpati Vati Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.
- Noni Capsule Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
- Amalpitmishran Dosage: 2 teaspoon twice daily.
Ulcerative Sachet
It is a combination of herbs in powder form. The herbs used in the formulation of the herbal powder works together to treat and manage the symptoms.
Used herbs in it are Prawal pishti, shukta pishti, Giloy satv, kehrva pishti, Jahar Mohra pishti, akik pishti, sutshekhar ras, shankh bhasma, kamdudha ras, and moti bhasma.
Prawal Pishti (Coral Calcium)
Is loaded with properties which are beneficial in treating many health ailments.
It gives cooling and calming effect to the body which gives good results in Ulcerative Colitis. The medical properties of it are-
- Antacid (reduces acid production in the stomach)
- Anti-inflammatory (its effects are more visible in hepatitis)
- Anti-arthritic (as natural calcium supplement)
- Anti-pyretic (effects are similar to Acetaminophen)
- Digestive Stimulant (when it comes with acidity)
Below is the Ayurvedic property of Prawal Pishti-
Rasa (Taste) Madhura (Sweet), slightly Amal (Sour)
Guna ( Main Quantity) Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
Virya (Potency) Sheeta (Cold)
Vipaka (Resultant) Madhura (Sweet)
Dosha Karma (Effect on Humors) Pacifies all three Dosha – Vata Dosha, Pitta Dosha and Kapha Dosha
Organs Effect Whole Body
Shukta Pishti
It is bhasma that contains pearl oyster shell calcium. It is beneficial in heartburn, sour taste of mouth, dyspepsia (indigestion), abdominal pain, and pain in liver, anorexia nervosa, loss of appetite, cough, calcium deficiency, osteoporosis, osteopenia, etc.
The bhasma has number of properties which makes it beneficial in different health concerns-
- Potent Antacid
- Antiarrhythmic
- Anti-arthritic
- Antihistaminic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Antitussive
- Antiulcerogenic
- Digestive Stimulant
- Alterative
Below is the Ayurvedic property of Prawal Pishti-
Virya (Potency) Sheeta (Cold)
Vipaka (Resultant) Madhura (Sweet)
Dosha Karma (Effect on Humors) Pacifies all three Dosha –Pitta Dosha and Kapha Dosha
Organs Effect Stomach, Liver, spleen & Intestine
Giloy Satv (Guduchi or Amrita Satva)
The herb is beneficial in all types of PITTA (heat) disorders. Giloy helps in treating constipation, digesting AMA (toxin), balancing liver function, etc.
It is having number of health benefits which includes pacification of aggravated PITTA doshas and improves the immunity due to its immuno-modulatory effects.
Medicinal Properties of Giloy Satv (Amrita or Guduchi Satva) have these healing properties.
- Detox (eliminates AMA)
- Mild Antipyretic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Hematogenic (helps in formation of red blood cells)
- Anti-gout
- Immuno-modulatory
- Blood purifier
- Antioxidant
- Carminative
Below is the Ayurvedic property of – Giloy Satv (Guduchi or Amrita Satva)
Rasa (Taste) Bitter & Astringent
Guna ( Main Quantity) Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigadh)
Virya (Potency) Hot (Ushna)
Vipaka (Resultant) Madhura (Sweet)
Dosha Karma (Effect on Humors) Pacifies all three Dosha – Vata Dosha, Pitta Dosha and Kapha Dosha
Organs Effect Stomach, Intestine, Liver, Heart, Blood, Skin
Kehrva pishti
This herbal pishti reduces inflammation & bloody stools related to ulcerative colitis patients.
It is helpful in balancing Pitta doshas and Rikta. Beneficial in blood dysentery and metrorrhagia, raktatisara, raktapravahika, raktapitta, pittavikar, raktapradar, etc.
Jahar Mohra Pishti
It is an Ayurvedic mineral based formulation. It is known as Nagapashana Bhasma and Zohar Mohra Bhasma.
It is helpful in Diarrhea, Nausea, burning sensation, fever, digestive system, and few more.
Below is the basic information of – Jahar Mohra Pishti
Medicine Category Bitter & Astringent
Dosha Karma (Effect on Humors) Pacifies all three Dosha – Vata Dosha, Pitta Dosha and Kapha Dosha
Potential Action Heart Protective
Main Indication Digestive disorder & High blood pressure
Akik Pishti
Akik Pishti is again an Ayurvedic medicine which is prepared in powder form by grinding it with herbal juices than it is heated to make bhasma.
The pishti is used for the treatment of general debility, heart weakness, and feeling of excessive heat in the body, mental diseases, eye diseases and excessive uterine bleeding in women.
The medicinal properties of Akik Pishti is-
- Antacid
- Heart & Brain Tonic
- Akik bhasma promotes bone formation.
- Cardio protective
- Anti-depressant
- Anti-anxiety
- Anti-hypertensive
Sutshekhar ras
Sutshekhar ras is an Ayurvedic medicine which is used to pacify the Pitta dosha with AMA and reduces symptoms like heartburn, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, epigastria tenderness, hiccup, fever, breathing troubles, headache etc.
The medicinal properties of it are-
- Aam Pachak (Detoxifier)
- Carminative
- Digestive Stimulant
- Antacid
- Cholagogue (promotes the discharge of bile)
- Antispasmodic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
Kamdudha Ras
Kamdudha Ras is an Ayurvedic classical medicine which is cool by potency due to which it is beneficial in ailments related to Pitta.
Consumption of it reduces the heat of the body, neutralizes gastric acid, reduces inflammation, gives relief from heart burn, hyperacidity, burning sensation etc.
The medicinal property of Kamdudha Ras is
- Tonic
- Antiemetic
- Antacid
- Anti-vertigo
- Anti-inflammatory (effects appear in gastritis)
- Mild Febrifuge
- Adaptogenic
- Antioxidant
Below is the Ayurvedic property of – Kamdudha Ras
Rasa (Taste) Madhura (Sweet)
Guna ( Main Quantity) Laghu (Light)
Virya (Potency) Sheeta (Cold)
Vipaka (Resultant) Madhura (Sweet)
Dosha Karma (Effect on Humors) Pacifies all three Dosha –Pitta Dosha and Kapha Dosha
Organs Effect Stomach, Intestines, Brain, Heart, Nerves, Kidneys, Bladder, Reproductive organs, Endocrine Glands
Moti Bhasma
Moti Bhasma is pearl calcium which reduces the body heat and cools the digestive system by reducing the inflammation.
Bhasma has the property to balances acid secretion, so it is a crucial part of Ayurvedic management of gastritis and acid dyspepsia.
Pitshekhar Ras
Pitshekhar Ras is Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form and it prepared using Shuddha Gandhak, Tankan Bhasma, Tamra Bhasma, Shankh Bhasma, Sonth, Pippali, Maricha, Dalchini, Tejpata, Elaichi, Bael, etc.
The medicine works on Pitta Dosha and helps in reducing heartburn, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, acid reflux etc. It works as coolant for patients suffering with Ulcerative Colitis.
Kutaja Parpati Vati
Kutaja Parpati Vati is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form and is prepared from Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenteric) & Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum) that contains antidysenteric, antidiarrheal, antimicrobial, haemostatic, & antioxidant properties.
It works in pacifying the tri doshas that are Vata, Pitta and Kapha Dosha.
Noni (Indian Mulberry)
Noni (Indian Mulberry) is an evergreen shrub which is used in capsule form prepared from the standardized extract of the Morinda citrifolia.
It is beneficial in abdominal pain & inflammation is treated in ulcerative colitis with the use of these capsules.
Below is the Ayurvedic property of – Noni capsules
Rasa (Taste) Madhura (Sweet) Amla (Sour)
Guna ( Main Quantity) Guru (Heavy), Snigdha (Slimy)
Virya (Potency) Madhur ( Undergoes sweet taste after digestion)
Vipaka (Resultant) Sheeta (Cold)
Dosha Karma (Effect on Humors) Pacifies all three Dosha –Pitta Dosha and Kapha Dosha
Amalpitmishran
It is a combination Ayurvedic herbs in form of syrup contains various herbs such as Vasa, Guduchi, Patol, Nimba, Yashtimadhu, etc that balances Pitta doshas in the body. The use of the syrup reduces pain, nausea, bloating, etc associated with ulcerative colitis.
Along with above medicines Diet & Lifestyle will be very helpful
- Have soup prepared by boiling split gram (split legumes), buttermilk, and yogurt prepared from skimmed milk and goat’s milk.
- Increase use of cumin seeds, coriander, and celery seeds in cooking.
- 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.
- Improve eating habits by having food in calm surroundings without watching television, listening to music, or working on the computer. Chew the food properly and completely. Eat slightly less than your appetite.
- Avoid tea, coffee, and alcohol.
