Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the large intestine, also known as the colon, in which the lining of the
colon becomes inflamed and develops tiny open sores, or ulcers, that produce pus and mucous. The combination of inflammation and
ulceration can cause abdominal discomfort and frequent emptying of the colon.
Ulcerative colitis is the result of an abnormal response by body’s immune system. Normally, the cells and proteins
that make up the immune system protect from infection. In people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), however, the immune system
mistakes food, bacteria, and other materials in the intestine for foreign or invading substances. When this happens, the body
sends white blood cells into the lining of the intestines, where they produce chronic inflammation and ulcerations.
Signs and Symptoms of Ulcerative colitis
- Abdominal Discomfort
- Cramps
- Diarrhea
- Anemia
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Nausea
- Weight loss
- Rectal Bleeding
- Loss of appetite
- Rectal bleeding
- Abdominal sounds
- Mouth ulcers
- Loss of body fluids
- Loss of Nutrients
- Growth failure in children
- Skin lesions
According to Ayurvedic medicine, healthy digestion plays an integral part in establishing good health and
well-being. When the digestive system fails to function optimally, the body becomes congested, blocking circulation and inhibiting
movement of toxins out of the body. Therefore, it is imperative that people work to establish good digestion
As per Ayurveda, Ulcerative colitis can be considered as ‘Pittaja Grahani’
In Ayurveda, it is known that perfect health exists when the three fundamental energies (doshas: Vata, Pitta and
Kapha) are in balance. Out of these three, when Pitta dosha gets imbalnced, vitiates intestines and causes Pittaja Grahani.
Pitta energy fuels all the biochemical activities, including transformation, digestion, metabolism and assimilation.
Pitta is responsible for all the enzymatic and endocrine activity, regulation of body temperature, pigmentation, vision, intelligence,
vitality, ambition, courage and understanding. The key qualities of pitta are hot, quick, light, liquid, spreading, slightly oily and
fleshy smelling.
Causes of Pittaja Grahani disease are Mandagi (poor appetite and poor digestion), irregular, improper and irrelevant diet
habits, heavy to digest or indigestible foods, junk food, Pitta aggravating diets like excess of spicy, pungent, acidic, sour, alkaline
nature foods, food items which produces burning sensation in the body, exposure to excess hot climate, alcohol, smoking, excess anger etc.
Non-following of the healthy diet habits (Pathya) in certain digestive disorders, especially the conditions of post diarrhea and
irritable bowels, are also one of the causes of this disease.
Pittaja Grahani produces the classical symptoms of Ulcerative colitis. Vitiation of Pitta, when reaches extreme will
causes severe inflammation, ulceration and rectal bleeding (active phase or flare-up).
At DrGarje Ayurveda, we offer very effective treatment for Ulcerative colitis based on the classical principle of
Ayurveda and our research. Our treatment of Ulcerative colitis is focused in healing the ulcers and restoring the normal function of
colon and maintaining the overall health of the digestive system.
Treatment involves Shamana chikitsa (internal medicines),Shodhana chikitsa (Panchakarma therapy),
Life style modifications and Very strict diet regime.
In more severe case Panchakarma therapy plays a vital role as it quickly detoxifies & rejuvenates the digestive
system, controls the inflammation, rectal bleeding and heals the ulcerations. Contains -Virechan, Basti, Shirodhara
Usually results are very good with Ayurvedic line of treatment. Early cases tend to respond quickly than chronic. If
patient can stick to all the guidelines as advised, even complete cure can also be achieved.