Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the digestive system related with the inflammation of the colon and its very painful as well in nature causing huge inconvenience for the patient. In particular its related with the large intestine and the lining of the colon becomes inflamed in nature developing ulcers / sores which also produces mucus / pus etc in the stools. Patient feels the tendency of frequent emptying of the colon and abdominal discomfort which carries all througout the day / night.
Ulcerative colitis is the result of imbalanced behavior of immune physiology – the proteins ans cells which are responsible towards normalization in the immune response and protecting out tissues from infections and due to many factors which can vitiate the immune behavior, these proteins and cells starts attacking the lining of the colon as it mistakes food, good bacteria as invading substances and thus results in the inflammation of the colon. As a natural response of immune behavior, sensing inflammations, body sends WBCs at the target site where further ulcerations / ulcers gets developed.
In Ayurveda, ulcerative colitis is understood as a manifestation of an imbalance in the body’s doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—along with disturbances in the digestive fire (agni) and the accumulation of toxins (ama). This condition, referred to as “Pittaja Grahani” or “Raktaja Grahani,” is primarily associated with vitiated Pitta dosha and its influence on the gastrointestinal tract.
According to Ayurvedic principles, factors such as irregular dietary habits, excessive consumption of spicy and acidic foods, mental stress, and unresolved emotional issues can contribute to the aggravation of Pitta dosha. This heightened Pitta leads to inflammation, ulceration, and increased heat in the colon, giving rise to the symptoms observed in ulcerative colitis.
Ayurvedic interventions for ulcerative colitis focus on pacifying aggravated Pitta, eliminating ama, and restoring balance to the doshas. This may involve dietary modifications to include cooling and soothing foods, avoidance of Pitta-aggravating substances, and the use of herbs with anti-inflammatory properties, such as Kutaj, Aloe Vera, and Licorice.
Ayurveda medical science is a protocol which focuses primarily on diet and lifestyle recommendations as well because holistic healing has to be achieved and healthy digestion plays a very important role in overall good health. When the digestive system fails due to any of the causes as listed below, the body tissues fails to get the required nutrients and minerals leading to imbalance in associated dhatus / doshas and also bad digestion leads to develpment of “amavisha” which further blocks the channels / srotas causing hinderance towards flow of normal physiological processes.
As per protocols of ayurveda medical science, ulcerative colitis is referred as “pittaj grahani” and its due to aggressive vitiation in the pitta dosha. The Pitta dosha is responsible for all endocrine and enzymatic activity in our tissues which includes transformation, digestion, metabolism and assimilation.
Its food which provides basic nourishment to our dhatus and forms the reason of ojas (immunity), strength. and for the food to succeed in its endeavour its important for our agni (digestive fire) to function normal and enable a good digestive physiology. Any impairement in the functions of agni can lead to development of digestive system disease and “pittaj grahani” is one such disease.
Majority of patients with pittaj grahani present with very mild symptoms and the severity in symptoms are directly related with the severity of the inflammation in the lining of intestine – colon.
The varied symptoms in patients of pittaj grahani / ulcerative colitis are as follows:
The prime reason leading to development of ulcerative colitis / pittaj grahani is vitiation in the digestive fire “jathragni” and the causes can be as follows:
due to the factors listed above and many others as well which carries the tendency to vitiate the digestive fire, it leads to vitiation in the immune response mechanism and that forms the root cause of inflammation in the colon.
The primary medicinal herbs which are used as ingredients in the ayurveda formulation for the treatment protocol of ulcerative colitis / pittaj grahani patient are as follows:
At nakra ayurveda hospitals and herbals pvt ltd, not only the dietary recommendations are shared with patient, but also general health counselling too is implemented so the root cause of patient can be addressed and complete normalization in digestive tract be done. Our treatment is focused in healing of the ulcers, restoring of normal physiology in colon and also maintaining overall health of the digestive tract so no further factors persist within which can carry the tendency to imbalance the digestive fire “jathragni” again.
Ayurveda treatment is all done on the lines of addressing the “development of amavisha” and the primary aim of treatment protocol is to normalize the vitiated pitta, protect the lining of colon. Towards enabling complete normalization in the digestive tract, illness specific medicinal herbs as listed above are used to formulate ayurveda medicines which act as rasayanas and work towards the elimination of residual disease and also provide a long term immunity towards the disease.
In ayurveda medical science, herbal medicinal plants are used and its this very prime reason why we are able to achieve health benefits even in such chronic of ailments and with nil side effects in any regards. These prescribed ayurveda medicines depends on the age of the person concerned and the stage of the disease.
Detoxification processes, known as Panchakarma, may also be recommended to remove accumulated toxins from the body. Additionally, stress management techniques, lifestyle adjustments, and practices like Yoga and Pranayama are integral components of Ayurvedic management for ulcerative colitis.
Individualized treatment plans are crucial in Ayurveda, considering the unique constitution (Prakriti) and imbalances (Vikriti) of each person. Regular follow-ups with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner help monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
It’s essential to approach the management of ulcerative colitis through an integrative approach
So if you are having any questions on ulcerative colitis / pitttaj grahani, you are welcome to send us an email and we shall get back to you in just few hours with our detailed analysis and consultation.
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