Ayurvedic treatment of Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is known as "Grahani Roga" in Ayurveda. Many ayurvedic doctors refer to it as "Pitta-Atisaar" , Raktatisaar with imbalance of all 3 doshas.

It's a complicated disorder which can cause complicated diarrheas, abdominal pain, bleeding while passing stool.

Modern treatment focuses on usage of drugs like Mesalazine (Mesacol, Azacol Rwasa Sachets) Sulphasalazine, Immuno supprasant drugs like Azathioprine & Methotrexate ), Corticosteriods like prednisolone ( Wysolone, Predicort ) and entofoam enemas.

These offer immediate relief from the symptoms but can be very harmful in long term use.

The Ayurvedic herbs are natural alternative remedies which can be very good alternative to their chemical counterparts.

The herbs like Daemnocarpus draco ( Khoon Kaharaba) , Kutaz ( Halorrhena anti-dysendrica) Nagkesar ( Cyperus rotundus), Aegle marmelos ( Bilva ) and Jaiphal fruit rind ( Myrstica fragrans ), Vasaka ( Adhatoda Vasica) , Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Shankhpushpi ( Convolvulus pluricaulis) are cooling in nature, astringent, stop bleeding and heal the ulcers naturally.

According to Ayurveda, Ulcerative colitis or IBD ( Crohn's disease ) is imbalance of Vata, Pitta and Kapha but mainly Pitta dosha. It is very important to restore the balance of fire element ( Pitta dosha) . It is imperative to balance the Vata dosha ( air element ) in diseases of colon as colon is the seat of Vata as per Ayurveda.

The Ayurvedic treatment of Ulcerative colitis should focus on balancing Vata, Pitta doshas.

If there is bleeding, then we can ignore the Kapha dosha for a while and even Ama dosha for a while because giving hot, pungent, Ama pachak herbs like ginger, Sanjivani vati, Chitrakadi vati and other such hot formulations can aggravate pitta and cause further bleeding.

The principle is first stop the bleeding, simultaeneouly heal the ulcers, restore vata balance and slowly start preventing formation of Ama, once the bleeding stops.

If there is no bleeding, then mild ama digestive can be started in the beginning.

The below mentioned combination of Ayurvedic minerals and bhasmas is cooling in nature. It consists of medicines made from pearls, corals , natural cooling herbs and calcium preparations which are healing, helps in blood clotting, anti-ulcers and prevents fermentation in the intestines, formation of gas and bloating and relieves colon, intestinal abdominal pain.

Nagarjuna ( an ancient alchemist) in 7th century AD developed a unique science called Rasa-Shastra in Ayurveda. Although ancient Ayurvedic texts like Charaka Samhita ( 1500 BC or may be older) and Sushruta samhita ( 1000 BC) mentioned some uses of the various metals and minerals but the science was later developed by Nagarjuna.

Anyway, other than these minerals based combinations, there are certain herbal combinations which should be given along with the minerals based Ayurvedic medicines.

The complete ayurvedic remedy for ulcerative colitis healing is mentioned here

1. Tab. Kutazghan Vati - 2 twice daily to thrice daily - The main ingredient of this is the herb Halorrhena anti-dysentrica. The name says that it is good for all type sof dysentries and diarrheas. Excessive dosage of this can cause constipation. So adjust the dosage accordingly. The tablets are made from Bark of the tree. They are purely natural, 100 % free from any inorganic matter and are perfectly safe even for kids. They help in ama digestion ( digesting the endotoxins) prevent fermentation in the intestines, stops bleeding as kutaz is astringent in nature, heals ulcers.
2. Tab. Kutazparpati Vati - 2 twice daily - it's a similar preparation made from same plant kutaz. I use it to augment the action of kutza parpati vati
3. Vatsakadi Churna - Vatsak is another name for Kutaza. There are about 8 more herbs like Punica granatum fruit rind ( Pomegranate fruit peel powder) and others to provide ulcer healing action.
4. Bael - (Aegle marmelos) - It's a big fruit like Mango with big seeds. The seed powder of Bael is useful in healing the ulcers and stop bleeding. Vatsakadi powder contains Bael as well.

So here is the final combination

1. Kutazghan Vati - 2 twice daily
2. Kutazparpati Vati -2 twice daily
3. Cap. Pitta Balance - 1 twice daily
4. Cap. Digestion Support -2 twice daily
5. Praval Panchamrit - 5 gm, Praval Pishti - 10 gm, Jahar Mohra Pishti - 10 gm, Akik Pishti - 10 gm, Kamdudha Ras - 10 gm, Mukta Pishti - 4 gm, Kaharawa ( Trinkant Mani Pishti ) - 10 gm ( To stop bleeding ), Bol Badh Ras - 5 gm, Bol Parpati - 5 gm, VIjay Parpati - 2.5 gm, Mukta panchamrit - 2.5 gm

Mix all together, make 60 sachets, Take 1 sachet twice daily with Bel Giri Sherbet - 2 teaspoonfuls )

Foods to Avoid

• Avoid milk and milk products, ( Plain Yogurt is good though ) Packaged foods, biscuits, fiber rich diet, flax seeds, Nuts, soft drinks, too much sugar rich food, alcohol and non-vegetarian diet.
• Vegetarian foods and fruits too rich in fiber should also be avoided as they can cause bleeding and rub against the ulcers.
• Some vaidyas recommend Fennel to be chewed after meals. Rather than chewing fennel, I would recommend it to be boiled and the water should be consumed ( make the decoction of fennel, cumin, Ajwain) so that it doesn't rub against the ulcers.
• Many Vaidya's recommend Chaach ( Lassi) ( check how to make lassi or mattha over internet) . It's called " Takra " in ayurveda. Takra is a milk product and in Ayurveda it is known to cure "grahni roga" but in my clinical practice I have observed that it suits many people but it does not suit many. So I leave it on patients.
• Avoid melons, cucumbers and raw salads as they may aggravate the symptoms and cause gas formation.
• Avoid heavy dinners, alcohol, red meat.
• Avoid cabbage, Peas and Cauliflower.

Food to be consumed

All the food items recommended here does not mean that you should not listen to your gut. The dietary advises mentioned here are my experiences with patients as well as what I studied. The majority of patients respond really well to this diet. Many call us and tell me that they are healed just by following the diet and not even started the Ayurvedic medicines for ulcerative colitis.

There are many items which may suit you and which may not.

1. Plain Yogurt seems to be doing good in ulcerative colitis patients. Again I would suggest that individual patients should try it. It suits almost every patient.
2. Banana
3. Pomegranate Juice- Don't consume seeds, consume 100 ml juice every day.
4. Avoid citrus fruit juices... Pomegranate juice is ok.
5. Boiled Potatoes, Rice is ok ( made into decoction of cumin water rather than plain rice)
6. Sheesham leaves ( Dalbergia sisoo ) tree leaves are good to stop bleeding and heal ulcers. Consume 2 leaves every day. They are also rich in natural iron, calcium and will help to improve hemoglobin.
7. Soups of green vegetables can be given but it should be very light and free from any fiber rich food.

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Ayurvedic Treatment of Ulcerativecolitis

Ulcerative colitis is also termed as INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE which occurs in large intestine. There is basically an ulcer formation that takes place specifically in large intestine. There are other inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and others but ulcerative colitis mainly affects large Intestine.

Ulcerative colitis is also termed as the inflammation of the lining of large intestine , or the colon.

It is disease in which patient generally suffers with diarrhoea mixed with blood which is scientifically termed as melena.

It is a type of IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) which is why it is sometimes confused with CROHN’S DISEASE but CROHN’S DISEASE can affect the whole intestine whereas ULCERATIVE COLITIS remains constrained to large intestine

The disease is most commonly found in the Northern/Western countries of the world, Western diet and sedentary lifestyle enhance its chances of prevalence. Stress and anxiety also plays an important role in bouts of bloody, explosive stools. There are sometimes 30-40 times a person has to go for evacuation. This not only affects the person physically but also drains him mentally.This disease sometimes can be linked to genes.

Sign and symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis

1)    Diarrhoea  mixed with blood and mucus

2)    There is gradual loss of weight

3)    Anaemia  is present due to loss  of blood along with stools

4)    Abdominal pain (varying degrees )

5)    Painful bowel movements

6)    Fatigue, Weakness, Tiredness

     Sometimes there can be some extra intestinal symptoms (symptoms that occur outside the  intestine) they are as follows :

1)    Ulcers in the mouth often termed as aphthous ulcers

2)    Ankylosing spondylitis

3)    Deep venous  thrombosis

4)    Clubbing (a deformity of feet and fingers )

DIAGNOSIS

 ·         Blood Test  :- Haemogram , TLC ,DLC , Platelet Count, ESR and others

 ·         X-RAY (ABDOMEN)- Barium meal exam

 ·         Stool Culture

 ·         Urine Test

DIFFERENTIAL  DIAGNOSIS

Ulcerative Colitis is generally confused with Crohn’s Diseases. This is another type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.   

 

DIETARY ADVICE IN ULCERATIVE COLITIS

·         LOW RESIDUE DIET SHOULD BE CONSUMED

·         FIBRE DIET SHOULD BE TAKEN

·         MILK SHOULD BE AVOIDED

·         BEANS SHOULD BE AVOIDED

·         COFFEE AND TEA SHOULD BE AVOIDED

·         CHOCOLATE  AND ALCOHOL  ARE S CONTRAINDICATED

·         ONIONS AND SODA SHOULD  BE  AVOIDED

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1)    Kutajghan vati – 2 tablets twice daily, 1 hr. After meals

2)    Vatsakadi churna -1  teaspoonful twice daily

3)    Cap. Pitta balance -1 capsule twice daily

4)    Cap. Arjuna- 2 capsules twice daily

 

 

KUTAJGHAN VATI ( Made from the tree bark of Halorrhena antidysentrica) 

LATIN NAME: HOLORRHENA Anti- DYSENTRICA  , commonly refeered  to as in english as kurchi bark , conessei bark  , And in hindi it is termed to as  GIRI MALLIKA, SHAK

It  is a tree which is almost  4 to  10 feet tall ,  kutaz is one the best herb that is considered worldwide for  diarrhoea, fermentation going on inside the intestines, acid formation in intestines and frothy, mucus rich, bloody stools.

Kutaz is even prescribed to  a patient  suffering from  T.B  along with diarrhea. It is very effective in treatment of ulcerative colitis and diarrhea of any type.

Kutaz ghan vati promotes  dipan and pachan (Digestive) which cures indigestion. Due to its Kashaya ras ( astringent properties) it is used as an astringent that helps in decreasing the frequency of motions of the patient suffering with diarrhoea

CAP. ARJUNA

It  contains standardized bark extract of Terminala arjuna tree bark.

LATIN NAME of the Herb  : TERMINALIA  ARJUNA ,  it is commonly called as Arjun or koha

It is a tall tree, it’s bark is most predominately used for making formulations. This herb is used for strengthening the inner lining of the  large intestines which  gets affected in the  ulcerative colitis , Arjuna also has magnificent wound healing properties  and is best prescribed for heart diseases, injuries in the internal lining of arteries, small blood vessels and intestines. It helps to maintain the blood pressure and is cooling in nature. It also helps to stop the bleeding.

PITTA BALANCE

 Pitta means fire element. The fire element is disturbed in case of ulcerative colitis. It is very important to restore the balance. This is a classical ayurvedic formulation to restore the balance of the “Pitta” i.e. the fire element.

It contains  cooling substances like Praval Pishti ( Coral calcium), Mukta Pishti ( Pearl calcium) and others like Akik Pishti ( Agate), Kamdudha Ras and Giloy ( the herb- Tinospora cordifolia)

Praval pishti used in this formulation is well known natural Calcium supplement which is used to manage the the pitta and kapha imbalance in body. It also helps in improving immunity.

Mukta pishti  hepls in stopping  diarrohea with bleeding and  is also used  for the treatement of excessive burning sensation. It acts on rakt dosha and pitta dosha ( Bleeding disorders ). Giloy is known as the wonder drug which is helpful in detoxification and also helps in boosting the  immunity.

VATSAKADI  CHURNA

 It contains ingridents like Kutaz ( Halorrhena antidysentrica), Saunf (foeniculum vulgae ), Bilva (aegle marmelos), choti elachi  ( elletaria cardamomum ), and jaiphal  (mystrica fragnas ). All these herbs are having wound healing, ulcer healing, anti-diarrheal, anti-infective properties. They work together to give excellent results in ulcerative colitis.

Some herbs like saunf and choti elachi  helps in improving appetite and help in digestion of food and gets rid of flatulence. Choti elachi is also used as an antiemetic . Bilva used in  this formulation is   also known as  golden stone apple , and it helps in providing strength to the intestines and rejuvenating . This herb is  considered to be one the  best medicine for patients suffering with gastrointestinal diseases like Ulcerative colitis. The herb Jaiphal used in this formulation is a helpful as a powerful anti-inflammatory and having ulcer healing capabilities.