Ulcerative colitis is a type of chronic inflammation of the colon.The most common symptom of ulcerative colitis is bloody diarrhea. Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, cramping, fatigue, and weight loss.
Ulcerative colitis is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. The exact cause is unknown. However, it is believed that the body’s immune system mistakes harmless substances in the intestine for foreign invaders. This triggers an inflammatory response that leads to ulceration, abdominal pain, and rectal bleeding.
The Ayurveda terminology for Ulcerative Colitis is “Grahani Roga”. The main cause of which is described as Agnimandya due to dooshit Ahara & Vihara
Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine from India that has been used to treat a variety of conditions for centuries. Since a vitiated Vata and pitta leads to chronic illnesses like ulcerative colitis, consuming vata pacifying diet is important to treat this serious inflammatory condition.
The ayurvedic treatment modalities for ulcerative colitis at Bhagwati Ayurveda, Jaipur include dietary adjustments as per the Prakriti of the patient to enhance Pachak Pittta, elimination of Ama (undigested food) or toxin from the body through Herbal medicines which heal the ulcers without any side effects.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to Ayurvedic treatment, as each person is unique. However, there are some general principles that are often used to treat ulcerative colitis. These include Panchakarma (Detox Therapies), herbal medicines, dietary changes, and yoga.
At Bhagwati Ayurveda, we have successfully treated several cases of this grave diseases. Of our may patients who live abroad, the Ayurveda experts of Bhagwati Ayurveda lay special stress on Panchakarma Treatments (Detox therapies) & Dietary changes are often recommended as part of Ayurvedic treatment. This may involve eliminating certain foods from your diet, such as dairy, wheat, and processed foods. You may also be advised to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, drink plenty of water, and avoid caffeine and alcohol.
Herbal remedies are also commonly used in Ayurveda. Some of the most commonly used herbs for treating ulcerative colitis include Ashwagandha, Turmeric, Mulethi, Kutaj, Giloy, Dadima and Bilwa etc. These herbs can be taken in pill form or brewed into a tea.
The recomended Panchakarma in a patient of Ulcerative Colitis could be Basti treatments, shirodhara, abhyanga, Virechan. The choice of treatment would be ascertained by our Ayurveda experts only after thorough Prakriti Analysis.
Another common ayurvedic treatment for ulcerative colitis is yoga. Yoga helps to calm the mind and ease stress. It is also thought to help improve digestion and reduce inflammation.
Ayurveda is a holistic approach to medicine that can be very effective in treating ulcerative colitis. There are many different ayurvedic treatments available, and it is important to work with a qualified Ayurveda practitioner to find the best treatment for you.
If you are looking for the best Ayurveda doctor for ulcerative colitis in Jaipur, book an appointment with Dr Amit kr. Sharma at Bhagwati Ayurveda & panchakarma center.