Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon. The document provides information on the causes, symptoms, types, investigations, and natural Ayurvedic treatment for ulcerative colitis. It discusses the Ayurvedic concept of the disease being related to an imbalance of the pitta dosha. Specific supplements like Vatsakadi churna, Pitta Balance, Kutaj ghan vati, and Bilagyl produced by Planet Ayurveda are recommended to reduce inflammation, stop bleeding, and restore bowel function.
1. NATURAL TREATMENT FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Ulcerative colitis is one among the two main
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Ulcerative
Colitis is a chronic inflammation and ulceration
of the large intestine (colon).
Occurrence seen commonly among the age
group 15-25 years, mostly in urban areas than
in rural. Even ulcerative colitis can occur at any
age. Both male and female are equally
affected.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Pathogenesis- the inflammation in the
lining of rectum travels upwards to the
colon. Numerous tiny ulcers develop in the
lining of intestine, resulting blood and pus
with stool. In chronic stage when
inflammation increases the lining produces
extra mucus with stool.
Difference between IBS and ulcerative
colitis, as there is no bleeding or
inflammation seen in IBS.
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3. SYMPTOMS OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Frequent loose stools
with blood and mucous
Bowel urgency
Abdominal pain and
cramps
Fatigue
Extensive weight loss
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4. SYMPTOMS OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Loss of body fluids
Joint pains
Inflammation of eyes
Liver disorder
if symptoms like diarrhea, fresh
bleeding and abdominal cramps with
tenderness in abdomen are seen at
the same time you must go for a
check up.
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5. CAUSATIVE FACTORS OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Although the accurate cause of
ulcerative colitis is not known but we
can consider these factors which
contributes to Ulcerative colitis
I.
Environmental factors such as
stress, diet change in season,
infection due to Virus and bacteria,
frequent use of antibiotics and food
allergies.
II. Genetic factors
III. Auto immune factors
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6. INVESTIGATION INCLUDES
Blood test (CBC, S.
Electrolytes, ESR,CRP, LFT, Vitami
n B12 )
Stool tests for occult blood
Barium enema
X-Ray
(Plain X-Ray, contrast X-Ray)
CT Enterography
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7. INVESTIGATION INCLUDES
MR Enterography
MRI of Pelvis
Endoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy - to Examine
lower third of the colon and
rectum
Colonoscopy- to examine entire
colon and end of the small
intestine
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8. TYPES OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS
1) Proctitis
2) Proctosigmoiditis
3) Distal or Left-sided
Colitis
4) Extensive and Pancolitis or Total Colitis
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9. PROCTITIS
Proctitis –Only the
rectum is inflamed, mild
pain, irritation in anal
region, fresh bleeding
mixed with mucous is
seen while passing loose
stools.
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11. DISTAL OR LEFT-SIDED COLITIS
Distal or Left-sided Colitisthe inflammation reaches up
from rectum to the colon
(sigmoid and descending
colon). Weight loss, loss of
appetite is seen along with
above mentioned symptoms
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12. EXTENSIVE AND PAN-COLITIS OR TOTAL COLITIS
Extensive and Pan-colitis
or Total Colitis - symptoms
seen in the patients
includes passing of watery
stool very
frequently, cramps, severe
abdominal pain and
tenderness, high fever and
sudden weight loss.
13. AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Ulcerative colitis is related to
Purishavaha srotas( large
intestine, rectum). It can be
related to ‘Pittaja Grahani’ and
‘Raktatisaar’.
The factors aggravating
‘Pitta’ are responsible for
developing Ulcerative Colitis.
14. AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Excessive heat, exposure of the
sun, alcohol, smoking, too much
mental activity, omitting
meals, taking spicy, sour, salty foods
aggravates pitta .
In Pitta constitution persons , Pitta
gets vitated very fast, resulting in
diarrhea followed by blood and
mucous.
15. AYURVEDA CONCEPT OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS
The beneficial herbs which pacifies
pitta, graahi (binding in nature) , stambhana
(anti-diarrheal), vranashodhana-ropana
(disinfects and heals wounds) in nature
cures ulcerative colitis.
Some herbs like Aegle
marmalos, Coriandrum sativum, Cyprus
rotundus, Vitex negundo, Boswellia
serrata, Tinospora cordifolia, Bombax
malabaricum are beneficial .
16. FOODS TO AVOID IN ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Cabbage
Sprouts
Capsicum,
Radish,
Raw Salads,
Okra
Broccoli
Cabbage
Raw onions
20. BEST SUPPLEMENTS FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Planet Ayurveda recommends these supplements for
the patients suffering from Ulcerative colitis
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21. BENEFITS OF ‘ULCERATIVE COLITIS SUPPLEMENTS’ BY PLANET AYURVEDA
Stop the bleeding.
Repairs the inner lining of intestine
Reduces the inflammation of intestine.
Enhances immunity
Improves the digestion.
Improves consistency of stool
Frequency improves later on with
regular intake of medicine
Urgency to go to toilet reduces
Improves energy level by increasing
hemoglobin
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22. VATSAKADI CHURNA
Vatsakadi churna- It is 100% pure herbal
formulation . The main ingredient is Vatsak
( Halorrhena antidysentrica).
Other herbs are
Aegle marmelos
Foeniculum vulgare
Coriander sativum
Punica granatum
Myristica fragrans
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23. VATSAKADI CHURNA INGREDIENT
It is effective in diarrhea, IBS, ulcerative
colitis, Crohn’s disease balancing Vata and pitta. It
acts as an antibiotic and anti spasmodic
DOSAGE – 1 tea spoon full twice a day after
meal with water.
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24. PITTA BALANCE
Pitta balance capsules contains cooling
herbs and classical formulations like giloy
satva, kamdudha ras, jahar mohra pishti
and natural calcium compounds like coral
calcium, agate calcium, pearl calcium to
restore pitta imbalance in short period.
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25. PITTA BALANCE INGREDIENTS
It is also beneficial in high blood pressure,
palpitations, burns, acidity, ulcers , bleeding piles
and bloody diarrhea etc.
DOSAGE : 1 to 2 Capsules Twice a day with water
after meals
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26. KUTAJGHAN VATI
Kutza ghan vati- The main content is obtained from
the extract of the bark of Halorrhena antidysentrica.
It works marvelously in diarrhea, dysentery, IBS and
ulcerative colitis by regulating proper function of
intestines.
DOSAGE : 2 Tablets thrice a day with water after
meals.
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27. BILAGYL
Bilagyl – Made from the fruit of Aegle marmelos
and sugar, it gives strength to the intestines.
It stops the bleeding by healing the ulcers in the
intestines, controls dysentery, loose motion and
abdominal pain.
DOSAGE : 5gms twice a day with water.
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