Nonspecific ulcerative colitis. Herbal medicine is a powerful assistant in the fight against serious illness
Nonspecific ulcerative colitis is a terrible disease, deadly in its lightning-fast form, fraught with serious complications in the chronic course of the inflammatory process. Affecting the lower intestine (the rectum and colon are most often inflamed), ulcerative colitis manifests itself as abdominal pain and bleeding. When inflammation covers large areas of the inner surface of the intestines, diarrhea occurs, often mixed with mucus and blood clots.
Dehydration, constant (often painful) urge to defecate, allergies to certain types of protein foods, refusal to eat, depressed mental state, depression of most body functions - these are just some of the main symptoms and characteristics of the condition of a patient with chronic ulcerative colitis.
The causes of ulcerative colitis have not been precisely determined by modern medicine. It has been established that the nature of the disease lies in the self-destructive action of the body. It is assumed that the appearance of ulcerative colitis is largely a consequence of the presence of a defect in genes.
It has been noted that ulcerative colitis is rarely found in residents of areas where olive oil . Since Provencal oil is inaccessible to most citizens of our country, domestic herbalists have found another way to supply the body with oleic acid (it is this acid, found in abundance in unrefined olive oil, that prevents the occurrence of intestinal inflammation) in combination with astringents.
Having suggested eating small doses of sea buckthorn oil , and if symptoms of the disease appear, using nightly microenemas (preferably after cleansing the intestines with infusions of chamomile or calendula, if you are prone to constipation) with sea buckthorn and rosehip oil, herbalists have achieved impressive results.
For a cleansing enema, 1-1.5 liters of infusion is required: brew 2 tablespoons of chamomile or calendula flowers with a liter of boiling water, leave for half an hour, strain. Use warm. For a microenema, 30-50 ml of warm oil is enough, which is injected into the rectum for 20-30 minutes before bedtime. Some of the oil will be absorbed by the intestinal walls and will have a therapeutic effect, the rest will come out.
But what should those patients do if ulcerative colitis has been diagnosed for a long time, and diets and drug treatment give a temporary or even dubious effect? Of course, turn to proven folk remedies and herbal medicine !
The direction of the phytotherapeutic “hit” for ulcerative colitis is anemia (a consequence of blood loss), lack of appetite, erosion and ulceration of the inner surface of the intestines, and a depressive psychological state. A complex problem requires a comprehensive solution, therefore, in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, herbal preparations consisting of herbal preparations of co-directed action are used.
As a rule, fees intended for the treatment of ulcerative colitis include medicinal herbs that provide:
- enveloping effect (helps protect affected tissue areas from the traumatic effects of digestive juices and food debris);
- astringent effect (vasoconstriction allows you to reduce bleeding of inflamed intestinal membranes, reduce exudation, slow down the rate of development of the lesion, minimize the likelihood of infection with pathogenic bacterial flora);
- anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect (food allergies are a constant companion of ulcerative colitis);
- hemostatic effect.
During the period of remission, preparations are used that increase the intensity of blood circulation in the mucous membranes (and thereby promote regenerative processes), activating wound healing.
Multivitamin teas and infusions should become an indispensable assistant to the patient: constant blood loss and limited nutrition often lead to a deficiency of substances necessary for the body.
The precious experience of traditional medicine enriches the store of knowledge with information about the healing power of individual plants and provides recipes for the rational use of the healing power hidden in herbal preparations.
One of the most important recommendations developed by traditional medicine and allowing in some cases to completely get rid of the symptoms of the disease concerns Icelandic cetraria . It helps restore the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, relieves inflammation, and treats erosion. Used for diarrhea. You can drink cetraria for a long time without fear of side effects, because. it is non-toxic and does not irritate the stomach. Moss decoction: 1 tbsp. l. well crushed raw materials, brew 0.5 liters of boiling water. Boil over low heat or in a water bath for 5 minutes, leave for 30 minutes, strain. Take the resulting decoction divided into 3 doses 30 minutes before meals.
Alder bark and alder cones (overwintered, collected before the start of spring sap flow), dried and crushed, are used to make a decoction, or brewed as tea. Consumed with honey. A successful combination of alder and soothing herbs - valerian, motherwort: 3 tablespoons of alder bark or cones, 1 tablespoon of motherwort herb, 1 teaspoon of valerian roots, mix. To prepare the infusion, brew a tablespoon of the mixture in half a liter of boiling water, leave for an hour, and strain. Drink 4-5 doses a day instead of regular tea.
Taking an infusion of dried berries and leaves of raspberries and wild strawberries . By activating the liver, raspberries and strawberries increase the overall tone of the body, promote accelerated removal of toxins, and intensify the healing process of affected areas.
A turpentine balm based on cedar resin will provide tangible benefits for ulcerative I recommend preparing turpentine balm using extra virgin olive oil: 1 part oleoresin (resin) and 5 parts oil. Make the mixture by heating in a water bath until completely dissolved, strain through cheesecloth. Resin and the turpentine balm created on its basis perfectly heal the gastrointestinal tract, have a disinfectant effect, restore intestinal microflora and pancreatic function, and cleanse the liver. The balm is used internally in pure form or diluted in a small amount of any vegetable oil (for diarrhea, it is better to take without diluting). Start taking 2 drops 3 times a day, before meals. Adding 2 drops daily, increase the dose to 15 and drink this for a month. This is one course of treatment. After a month's break, the course can be repeated.
Long-term use of a collection consisting of equal parts of centaury, sage and chamomile gives a significant effect in the fight against secondary bacterial lesions of inflamed areas of the intestine. To prepare the infusion, brew a teaspoon of herbal mixture with a glass of boiling water. Leave for half an hour, strain. By taking a tablespoon of infusion every two hours for several weeks, you can achieve stabilization of the inflamed tissues, reduce pain, and reduce the frequency of the urge to defecate.
A peppermint leaf brewed in the same way with boiling water brings noticeable relief to patients whose ulcerative colitis occurs with severe pain. The infusion should be taken half a glass half an hour before meals.
The tannins in pomegranate may be useful as an astringent for patients with ulcerative colitis. For treatment, both dry peels of the fruit and fresh grains with fleshy partitions and peel are used. The decoction is prepared by boiling chopped pomegranate for half an hour (1 pomegranate cut into pieces per half liter of water). Take the infusion a little twice a day.
It is difficult to overestimate the healing effect of yarrow on patients with colitis. Preparing a medicinal infusion of yarrow takes time: the herb is simmered in boiling water in a tightly closed opaque container for up to a day. Afterwards, the infusion is evaporated by half, cooled, mixed with a small amount of alcohol and glycerin, stirred thoroughly and aged for some time. The composition is taken 30 drops half an hour before meals.
Good results are obtained by infusion of bird cherry fruits , taken as an additional remedy, half a glass before meals (2-3 tablespoons of fruit per half liter of boiling water, leave for half an hour).
Microenemas with infusion of celandine , done twice a day, help Celandine effectively fights pathogenic intestinal microflora and clears mucus. To prepare the infusion, brew 1 teaspoon of chopped herb with a glass of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, and strain. For one microenema, 50 ml of infusion is enough, which should be injected into the rectum for 150-20 minutes. However, this plant contains toxic substances, and its preparations must be taken strictly according to the dosage.
Bitterness , concentrated in wormwood, gentian, yarrow, dandelion and other plants, causes the gastrointestinal tract of a patient with ulcerative colitis to secrete more digestive secretions. This measure promotes complete absorption of nutrients in the upper intestines, which improves the general condition of the patient and reduces the load on the distal intestines affected by the disease.
A complex therapeutic effect in the chronic course of ulcerative colitis is provided by the collection of herbs from equal parts of oregano, crushed shepherd's purse, leaves of stinging nettle, knotweed, yarrow, St. John's wort. To prepare the infusion, brew a teaspoon of herbal mixture with a glass of boiling water. Leave for 20 minutes. Take the infusion three times a day, half a glass before meals.
Another proven means of combating the manifestations of ulcerative colitis, suitable for use both during an exacerbation and during remission, is a collection composed in equal parts from the herb cudweed, tea rose petals, chamomile flowers, calendula flowers, horsetail herb, dried agrimony, wormwood, valerian roots, wheatgrass, rose hips, dill, St. John's wort herb, yarrow herb, biting midge, stinging nettle leaves, crushed Jerusalem artichoke tubers.
The healing effect of the medicinal herbs of this collection applies to all manifestations of the disease. At the same time, the active substances of plants do not compete with each other (as often happens when thoughtlessly mixing herbal medicines), but effectively interact with each other, helping the weakened body cope with the disease.
However, even the most effective herbal preparations should be taken against the background of a demanding attitude towards the patient’s diet. Special diets , composed of easily digestible foods that ensure the body receives a full range of nutrients, vitamins, micro- and macroelements, as well as a limited amount of fiber, will become a worthy assistant to the healing powers of nature concentrated in medicinal plants.
Be healthy!
author of the article Veselova M.V.
Prevention
The main method of preventing any problems with the gastrointestinal tract is the habit of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing about the hereditary predisposition to ulcerative colitis, it is necessary to eat properly, avoiding foods that irritate the intestines. You should completely give up alcohol and cigarettes, monitor your weight, normalize your work and rest schedule, play sports, and avoid stress and emotional stress.
It is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the body, do not ignore any gastrointestinal ailments and undergo regular examinations.
Colitis. Traditional methods of treatment
Colitis is an inflammation of the colon mucosa. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the colon with the development of ulcers in the mucous membrane and hemorrhages. There are acute and chronic colitis. Colitis is usually a long-term disease in which inflammatory and dystrophic changes develop mainly in the mucous membrane of the colon.
Acute colitis is most often caused by dysentery microorganisms, salmonella, staphylococci, streptococci, or occurs as a result of exposure to allergens or toxins.
Symptoms of colitis
Pain in the lower abdomen (around the navel), bloating, diarrhea, mucus (sometimes blood) in the stool, fever (acute colitis); general malaise, poor appetite, nausea, cramping abdominal pain with a strong urge to defecate, diarrhea alternating with constipation (chronic colitis).
Symptoms of ulcerative colitis.
Patients report diarrhea, bleeding from stool, and abdominal pain. Less commonly, an admixture of pus can be found in the stool. General well-being is disturbed, accompanied by decreased appetite, apathy, weight loss, and increased body temperature up to 37.5 °C. The disease can be very severe, accompanied by bleeding from ulcers and perforation of the wall. intestines. The course of the disease is most often long-term and requires constant maintenance therapy.
Symptoms of acute colitis.
Cramping pain in the abdomen, bloating, diarrhea mixed with mucus and sometimes blood, fever up to 38-39°C. Vomiting may occur.
Chronic colitis can occur as a result of acute inflammation or due to the presence of foci of infection in the gallbladder, pancreas and other organs, as well as malnutrition, abuse of spicy foods, and alcohol.
Symptoms of chronic colitis.
Poor appetite, nausea, general malaise, flatulence. Abdominal pain often does not have a clear localization, is cramping in nature, is accompanied by a strong urge to defecate, and radiates to the lower back and groin. The nature of the stool may change: sometimes diarrhea, sometimes constipation.
Traditional methods of treating colitis.
Medicines: antibacterial, enzymatic, enveloping, analgesic. Selection of an individual diet. The diet should be gentle, rich in vitamins, and complete.
During an exacerbation, it is necessary to follow bed rest and a diet that includes fruits and vegetables, pureed mucous soups, cereal porridges in water, boiled meat (minced meat, steamed cutlets, meatballs), boiled fish. Dairy products are excluded. In severe cases, surgery is necessary.
