Amazing Herbal Remedies for Terminal Ileitis
Introduction
Terminal Ileitis is an inflammatory condition of the terminal portion of the ileum. It may occur acutely with right lower quadrant pain, bleeding followed or not by diarrhea. It is also known as crohn’s disease.
Ayurveda Concept
In Ayurveda, we can correlate this disease with Grahani. Toxins (ama) as a result of vitiated doshas, mainly pitta and Vata – increase with consumption of sour, bitter, dry and spicy foods. Alcohol, tobacco and caffeinated beverages are also some of the contributed factors. Anxiety, stress, and anger also additionally worsen heat within the body and lead to inflammation.
AS PER – SUSHRUA UTTAR STHAN 40/169
“Shasthipittadhara naam ya kala parikirtita!
Pakwaamashyamadhyastha grahani sa prakirtita!!’’
Ayurveda Master, Sushruta says – 6th
People with Pitta-Atisar have a tendency to develop Rakta-Atisar when they do not follow
Epidemiology
- The prevalence number of people having terminal ileitis is increasing steadily during the last 50 years in the United States.
- This disease is slightly more common in males than females.
- 7, among every 1 lakh people are affected with this disease.
Etiology
The cause of terminal ileitis is not known, as we do not have any proven theories about the cause but it is believed that it is caused by the factors listed below, as per modern science
- Genetics
- Environmental Factors
- Immune System Problems
1. Genetics
Brothers, children, sisters, parents affected with this disease are more likely to develop the disease themselves. The disease is more common in certain ethnic groups like people of Jewish descent and whites.
2. Environmental Factors
Environmental factors can also lead to the development of the disease. These factors may trigger the immune system and may damage the intestines directly to have terminal ileitis. These factors may include
- Cigarette smoke
- Microbes like viruses or bacteria
- Substances from something that has been consumed.
- Key factors which are still unknown
3. Immune System Problems
The immune system protects our body from harmful microbes such as viruses, bacteria, fungi etc. and the body does not react to all microbes and hence, the immune system leaves them untouched. But the immune system of people suffering from this disease reacts inappropriately and the inflammatory response in the affected people does not stop and inflammation continues which results in ulcers to the intestine.
Symptoms
Terminal ileitis is intermittent/ sporadic. It means that it is impossible to predict or we can say it is highly unpredictable that when this condition will flare up, how long the flare will last and when it will flare up again. When this disease is inactive, people feel happy and good otherwise symptoms make life worst.
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Loose Motions
- Abdominal cramps
- Sometimes blood in stools
- Anemia
- Fever
- Mouth sores
- Bowel obstruction
- Abscess
- Anal fissures
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Fatigue
- Joints pain
- Skin
rashes
Diagnosis
Terminal Ileitis can be diagnosed with the help of history taking, physical examination, imaging studies, lab tests. As symptoms appear gradually and affect different parts of the intestine at different periods of time, it becomes difficult to diagnose. The various tests to diagnose terminal ileitis are as follows
- Abdominal x-ray for locating the abdominal obstruction.
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy / colonoscopy. The colonoscopy is the most preferred one among the two because it examines the entire colon
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Upper gastrointestinal series
- Barium enema x-ray
- Computed tomography scan
- Standard blood tests and urine tests
- Video capsule endoscopy
Ayurvedic Treatment For Terminal Ileitis
- The holistic science of India, Ayurveda places a lot of emphasis on the care of the digestive system. Nutrients taken through food are able to produce healthy tissues [saptha dhatus] which are possible only by healthy digestion. The body tissues become weak and susceptible to disease if the digestion is weak and metabolism is hampered.
- At Planet Ayurveda, we are providing very effective treatment for terminal ileitis. Treatment can vary according to the symptoms and health condition.
1. Kutajaghana Vati
Kutajghana vati comes in the form of tablets that is made from best quality kutaj herb (Holarrhena antidysenterica). As it has anti-dysenteric properties, helps to stop lose motions and improves digestion.
Dosage – 2 tablets, twice or thrice daily after meals with plain water
2. Vatasakdi Churna
A wonderful blend of herbs such as Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), Dhania (Coriander sativum), Bael (Aegle marmelos), Choti elaichi (Elletaria cardamomum) etc. This is an excellent formulation for all IBD conditions (Terminal Ileitis, ulcerative colitis, chron’s disease etc.)
Dosage – One teaspoonful to one tablespoonful, twice daily, after meal with plain water
3. Arjuna Capsules
Arjuna, though known for its wonderful cardio protective properties but has effective results in IBD too. It protects the arterial endothelium and cures the large intestine in a wonderful way. It provides relief from ulcer, diarrhea and bleeding. Also, it reduces the inflammation and pain. Pure extract is used for capsules formulations.
Dosage – 1-2 capsules twice daily after meal with plain water
4. Pitta Balance Capsules
Another wonderful combination of natural calcium compounds that imparts a cooling impact to the body and helps in managing the bleeding. It cures heart burn, acidity, provides relief from ulcers and increases the bone density.
Dosage– 1-2 capsule twice daily after meal with plain water
5. Coolstrin B
A wonderful combination of Nagkesar (Mesua fera), Lodhra (Symplocos racemoss), Lajjalu (Mimosa pudica) etc. that combat bleeding from the digestive tract due to ulcers. It provides cooling effects as well.
DOSAGE – 1-2 capsule twice daily after meal with plain water
6. Coolstrin A
It has cooling and astringent herbs that help to stop bleeding. It is very effective formula to improve digestion. Coolstrin A contains herbs such as Sheesham (Dalbergia sisoo) Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica), Anar (Punica granatum) which are better than steroid dependence, as these are safe and work as a permanent solution to the root cause and not a temporary suppression of the symptoms.
Dosage– 1-2 capsule twice daily after meal with plain water
7. Bael Powder
It is composed of Bilva (Aegle marmelos). This herbal blend helps in the treatment of dysentery, chronic diarrhea and painful ulcers. Helps to fight with GI tract infections and treating terminal ileitis, bowel infections due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in maintaining healthy digestive system functioning.
Dosage – One teaspoonful to one tablespoonful, twice daily, after meal with plain water
Like this, there are other herbal products too which can be advised such as – Acido plan syp, Diarho plan syp, Cloto plan syp, Prawalpanchamarit tablet etc.
Diet and life style in Terminal Ileitis
- Diet plays an important role for every disease in Ayurveda with consideration that herbs work very well in alkaline body.
- Drink coconut water, pomegranate juice, pumpkin soup, carrot juice and soup.
- Take banana, apple, and pear. Avoid all citrus fruits like orange, lemon, grapes and sour berries.
- Prefer all gourd vegetables like round gourd, ridge gourd, and bottle gourd. Pumpkin, bitter melon, carrot, potatoes, turnips are also good to have.
- Avoid all dairy products like milk, cheese, buttermilk. Take only cow ghee and fresh curd.
- One can take white rice and wheat roti, even corn flour roti is good to have.
- Green and orange lentils which digest easily need to be preferred. Avoid or at least limit the consumption of kidney beans, chick peas and black grams.
- Avoid packed, junk and fried foods.
- Avoid alcohol and smoke.
- Practice simple breathing exercises, anulom-vilom etc.
- Read good story books or spiritual books to divert mind and combat stress.
Conclusion
Terminal ileitis herbal remedies are really effective and make a wonderful cure. Use them regularly with recommended diet and lifestyle. For sure, one can get rid of it permanently!
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