Ulcerative Colitis (Pittaja Grahani) is an inflammatory bowel illness that causes ulcers and inflammation of the colon and rectum’s inner lining. Inflammation usually begins in the rectum and then spreads throughout the colon. This condition can strike anyone at any age, but it is most common in those between the ages of 15 and 40. Ulcerative Colitis appears to run in families in some cases. Inflammation is caused by autoimmune causes, dietary allergies, collagen abnormalities, hereditary factors, and infection in Ulcerative Colitis patients.
Ulcerative Colitis with Ayurveda
Ulcerative Colitis, according to Ayurveda, is caused by all things that cause Pitta to become imbalanced. Excessive heat or exposure to the sun, smoking, excessive alcohol, skipping meals, excessive mental activity, sour, spicy, or stale and diseased foods, and so on are all examples.
Ayurveda is a holistic healing and health-maintenance system. Healthy digestion, according to Ayurveda, is essential for maintaining excellent health and well-being. When the digestive system is not working properly, the body becomes overloaded, obstructing circulation and preventing toxins from leaving the body. As a result, people must try to improve their digestion.
Ulcerative Colitis can be effectively treated with Ayurvedic medicine. It’s a combination of specialized herbal medicines, food and lifestyle regimens, and herbal remedies for Ulcerative Colitis that gets to the base of the problem
Reason For Ulcerative Colitis
The reason for Ulcerative Colitis is not known yet. However, evidence indicates that unusual immune system responses are a factor.
Other factors to consider are:
- Bacteria that construct poisons.
- Sensitivity towards a particular food.
- Pharmaceuticals, including aspirin.
- Viruses that initiate inflammation.
Ayurvedic Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
In Ayurveda, ulcerative colitis is linked to “Grahani roga,” a condition in which the pitta dosha, as well as the Kapha dosha, is out of balance. This sickness affects the Rakta and Mamsa Dhatus in the body. All of these symptoms are caused by eating too much Pitta vardhak ahar. Ayurveda contains different herbs that operate on the root cause of ulcerative colitis and eliminate it from there.
Diet Management of Ulcerative Colitis
You can start making some basic modifications in your lifestyle and eating habits to control Ulcerative Colitis, which are listed below.
Food to Eat in Ulcerative Colitis
- Bananas, apples, oatmeal, corn flax, rice, flour, bean sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, etc.
Food Avoid in Ulcerative Colitis
These foods should be avoided in ulcerative colitis
- Pastries, juices, and candies contain a lot of sugar.
- Butter coconut cream etc.
- Wine, beer, coffee, or soda.
- Chili zesty food or junk meals.
Herbal Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
If you, too, have Ulcerative Colitis, don’t be concerned. We’ve compiled a list of herbs that can help treat this inflammatory illness and progressively reduce the symptoms.
1. Bael
It’s got a lot of healing power in it. Bael not only improves the body’s digestive functions but also relieves the different unpleasant symptoms of ulcerative colitis.
2. Vacha
It efficiently calms and lowers inflammation of mucosal ulcers on the gut lining as a potent anti-inflammatory drug.
3. Mulethi
The presence of isoflavonoid alkaloids in licorice roots has powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects, which significantly reduces the chance of pain or illness in the digestive tract and helps to prevent inflammatory changes in the intestine.
4. Giloy
It has anti-inflammatory effects that help to balance the doshas of Vata and Pitta. It not only protects the intestinal area from ulcers but also develops a protective coating along the digestive route.
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