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Ayurvedic Perspective in the Treatment of Crohn’s Disease
DIR By: Hani Smaik
Date: August 3, 2019, 4:22 am
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Crohn’s disease is an irritable bowel disease that consists of
chronic inflammation in any part of the digestive track. This
inflammation causes deep ulceration among the digestion track’s
mucous and sometimes muscular layers. As a result of
inflammation and ulceration the subject may experience abdominal
pain, fissures, diarrhea, gas, weight loss, fatigue, and
malnutrition. Secondarily, to the main symptoms, if left
untreated, patients may suffer from fever, eye disease, skin and
joint inflammation.
Dr. J.N. Langley, believes that there is a correlation between
stress, the nervous system and digestive health which triggers
the onset of Crohn’s.
Dr. Gabor Mate, in his book, When the Body Says No, states that
most unexplained digestive diseases and disorders root back
autoimmune deficiencies created by the sympathetic nervous
systems in its attempt to process hidden stress and trauma.
To further this notion, Dr. Gabor Mate has found a continuity in
his patients with Crohn’s disease, they’re all highly
conscientious and thus internalize stress. Their temperaments
seems to indicate characteristics of high sensitivity including
but not limited to: perfectionism, self-critical behavior and
underlying anxiety.
Crohn's Disease from an Ayurvedic Perspective:
In the classical text of (Vaghata’s Astanga Hrdyam), intestinal
disease of this sort is said to be caused when Atisara caused by
Grief (Sojoka and bhayaja atisara) are left untreated to the
point of progressing into Grahani. This is seen both in
ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, hence why Ayurveda
conjoins them in both pathology and treatment.
So, What is Atisara?
Atisara means : Acute diarrhea is a condition in which one
passes liquid motions frequently! :o
According to Ayurveda, From the Treatment point of view, Atisara
can be classified in two groups viz. Amatisara and
Pakvatisara...
So there's (Ama) tisara and Atisara...
(Ama) basically means Waste. Within this context Ama resembles
undigested food. Therefore, (Amatisara) can be distinguished
from other types of diarrhea by (odor) which indicates the
presence of undigested food in the (outcome!).
Management of Amatisara:
Simple kitchen based Recipes:
1. Powder of Bhrishta Jīraka (fried cumin) or fruit of
Pippalī (long pepper) or Shunthi (dried ginger) – 5 g.
mixed with 1 liter of Takra (butter milk) and divided into four
parts, each dose is to be taken at the interval of six hours.
Other treatments for Amatisara:
1- 2 to 3 grams of shunthī (dried ginger). The powder is
taken with equal part of sharkara (raw sugar) two times a day.
This is useful for relieving the symptoms of Ama.
2. Powder of (Cinnamon Bark) to be consumed in the dose of 3 to
6 g. mixing with Takra (butter milk) three times a day.
3. Coriander and Fennel, To be taken in the dose of 3 to 6 g.
with warm water two times a day.
3. Powder of Jatiphala (Nutmeg!), fruit of Jīraka (Cumin)
in equal quantity and ground in quantity sufficient of lime
water with Taṇḍulodaka (a water that is obtained
from the washing of Raw rice), to be taken in the morning.
Summery:
Cinnamon can be a very good digestive aid. Cinnamon dramatically
improves digestion and absorption. It is a natural antibacterial
that heals infections in the GI tract. It's perfect for the skin
and hair. the bark of a tree does wonders when it comes to your
complexion. The antimicrobial properties of Cinnamon prevents
the growth of acne-causing bacteria.
And of course there's my favorite herb: Nutmeg! I usually mix
1/2 tsp Cinnamon, 1/2 Nutmeg, Coconut Milk and Water, heat the
mixture until it boils, sweet with Brown Sugar or Honey and
drink. I take this drink at-least 3-4 times a week. I think that
Nutmeg is in important herb that is useful for the management of
Crohn's. This is why I am planning to write down a separate post
about Nutmeg later on.
As for Ginger. I am very much sure of its benefits for Crohn's.
Back in Srilanka, and when I was being treated in an Ayurvedic
Resort, they use to serve hot ginger-water all day long. But the
problem is that I really didn't like Ginger this much, will not
as much as I liked the taste of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Coconut
Milk! So I don't usually drink Ginger. But I'll consider
exploring delicious soup recipes made with Ginger, and try to
include it in my diet.
As for [b]Fennel, Cumin and Coriander, what I do to have those
is that I include it with a vegetarian meal such as Okra! I'll
be writing about how useful Okra can be for treating Crohn's in
another post.
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And of course, I wouldn't want to skip the most important herb
in Ayurveda. That is Turmeric. I've spent the last month
drinking Golden Milk (Turmeric with Milk) everyday. And I really
did notice the difference on my health after two weeks of
drinking Turmeric . I also make turmeric with Coconut Milk, and
I like the taste of it.
I'll also try to write a separate post about how Atisara, which
is a different type of diarrhea that is caused by Grief. I'll
try also to come up with many other useful articles, as much as
possible. I hope that you've enjoyed this one.
Thank you for reading!
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Re: Ayurvedic Perspective in the Treatment of Crohn’s Disease
DIR By: Cody
Date: August 3, 2019, 2:08 pm
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Very informative!
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