what is Ulcerative Colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is usually only in the innermost lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Forms range from mild to severe. Having ulcerative colitis puts a patient at increased risk of developing colon cancer.

Symptoms include rectal bleeding, bloody diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and pain.

Treatment includes medication and surgery.

Ayurveda View of Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a disease of Purusha vaha srotas which is caused by Pitta pradhana Vata doshas. Udumbara Katha has properties of Pitta Vata shaman and also Vrana shodan and ropana[3] which help in healing ulcers in the colon by Basti karma.

what is the cause of Ulcerative Colitis?

Many experts believe ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune condition (when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue). The immune system normally fights off infections by releasing white blood cells into the blood to destroy the cause of the infection.

Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis

Diarrhea, often with blood or pus.
Abdominal pain and cramping.
Rectal pain.
Rectal bleeding — passing small amount of blood with stool.
Urgency to defecate.
Inability to defecate despite urgency.
Weight loss.
Fatigue.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis

Similarly, a combination of Lodhra Tvak Churna, Musta Moola Churna, Nagakesara Churna and Mukta Panchamrut Rasa is also recommended to be taken three times a day, mixed with water. An Udumbara Kvath Basti can also be done to detoxify the body from all toxins.

Home Remedies for Ulcerative Colitis

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