Herbal Remedies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Introduction

What if your digestive system is not working properly? How can we conclude that there is a problem in the digestive system? Well, if you are experiencing diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping, inflammation in your stomach with reduced appetite and unexpected weight loss, then, sorry to say, you are also having something wrong with your digestive system. For two decades, inflammatory bowel disease is common among people and the reason can be the changing lifestyle and eating habits. The improper functioning of the digestive system has a direct link to this disorder.

     

I think we all are a little bit aware of this disorder. Yes, the disorder mainly comprises of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. These two diseases are spreading very fast, nowadays. The only requirement to control the disorder is to regain the proper functioning of the digestive system. No doubt, modern science has treatment for the same, but what if we manage the disorder with the help of some natural remedies. Yes, it is really a beneficial way to tackle the problem in some natural ways.

In this article, we are going to discuss some natural remedies for inflammatory bowel disease.

Natural remedy for inflammatory bowel

The most effective natural remedy for inflammatory bowel disease is Ayurvedic herbs. Nature already has given us a wonderful gift to manage our health. Yes, herbs are natural and hence a god gifted way to tackle any health problem.

Ayurveda says this disorder is the result of the aggravation of the Vata and pitta dosha. The problem is known as Grahani or Sangrahani. The name of this disorder is due to retaining the ability (Grahana) of small intestines and duodenum. And these organs are known as Grahani organ in Ayurveda.

Now, in this case, there is a disturbance in this functioning (Retaining ability) and bowel loses its ability to retain which is otherwise required for absorption, such condition is called Grahani. Ayurveda has some herbs that help to balance the aggravated doshas.

Herbs such as Boswellia serrata, Curcumin (Curcuma longa), Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy satva) and Holarrhena antidysenterica (Kutaja) are good for such disorder.

Balanced diet:

Second, the most important natural remedy for an inflammatory disease is to take a healthy diet. What to eat and what to avoid is important. So here we are suggesting some foods and drinks that must be taken if you are suffering from the same. These will help to manage the symptoms of IBD. So one must include the following-

1. Vegetables such as Pumpkin, ridge guard, round guard and bottle guard are good in such cases. So they must be cooked frequently.

2. Green grass juice is beneficial for keeping bowel movements healthy enough. So drink one glass of green grass juice, daily.

3. Include Green grams (Moong daal) in your daily diet or you can make moong daal khichdi.

4. Drink herbal tea daily once, made from cumin, coriander, thyme, and fennel.

5. Include soluble fibers in your diet like vegetables and fruits.

6. Prefer low-fat dairy products.

7. Psyllium husk (Isabgol) is very good to regularize bowel and improve digestion.

What to avoid or limit?

Try to limit the intake of dairy products. Include a diet that contains low fats. If you notice some foods are causing your symptoms to flare then try to avoid such foods. Avoid spicy foods.

Drink plenty of water or other liquids. Instead of taking large meals three times, try to have frequent smaller meals.

Stress management-

Stress has a direct influence on IBD. So, it should be well managed. You can go for a walk in the morning or evening. You can do some exercise. You can do yoga and meditation.

With these natural remedies for inflammatory bowel diseases (herbs, balanced diet, and stress management only), you can manage your disorder very well. In the market, nowadays, a number of dietary supplements are also available for the same. And it is better to take such supplements if you can’t maintain your diet healthy enough.

But prefer that supplements that are made from pure herbs and without the addition of any chemicals. So, they can be safe and do not cause any side effects. Pitta balance, Kutaz Ghan Vati, and digestion support are some of the dietary supplements beneficial in such cases.