AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF CHRONIC GASTRITIS

Introduction

A bad digestion, is the root of all diseases. Without good digestion we can't even enjoy our meal. There are various factors which are responsible for this problem like lifestyle, improper eating habits, consumption of alcohol and caffeine intake. The bottom line of this article is "Chronic gastritis" which means inflammation on the lining of the stomach.

When this inflammation occurs, your stomach lining produces less acid, pepsin, and protective mucus. If you have this condition, you might feel full and heavy after eating just a few bites. Chronic gastritis might be painless or cause dull, persistent stomach pain. Chronic gastritis may lead to stomach bleeding or stomach ulcers and also increases the risk of stomach cancer. So, don't ignore the symptoms and visit your doctor.

With the help of various herbs we can manage the problem of chronic gastritis in a natural way. These are herbs like Amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bahera (Terminalia bellerica), Sounf (Foeniculum vulgare), Jeerak (Cuminum cyminum), Pippali (Piper longum), Dhania (Coriander sativum), Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica), Gotukola (Centella asiatica) which have cooling effects on body and resolve the problem of chronic gastritis. Though herbs take some time to show their effects but their results are long lasting without any adverse effects on health.

What is Chronic Gastritis?

Chronic gastritis is defined as the inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach. The inflammation in gastritis is commonly the result of infection with the same bacterium which is the main cause for most stomach ulcers. The other reason for gastritis are alcohol consumption, caffeine intake, and stress.

Symptoms of Gastritis

• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Indigestion
• Black stools
• Weight loss
• Bloating and gas
• Feeling fullness and heaviness in upper abdomen after eating

When to See Your Doctor?

If stomach irritation persists longer than a week, must visit your doctor.

Causes Associated With Chronic Gastritis

• Use of certain medications like aspirin and ibuprofen.
• Excessive consumption of alcohol.
• Certain bacterial infections like Helicobacter pylori which lead to stomach ulcers.
• Viral infections in weak immunity.
• Stress.
• Bile reflux – In this case, there is backflow of bile into the stomach from bile duct.

Causes of Chronic Gastritis in Ayurveda

According to Ayurveda there are three energies in the body – vata, pitta and kapha. These energies are important for a healthy body. Imbalance of any of three energies results in the health complications. In Ayurveda, chronic gastritis is known as urdhvaga amla pitta which is due to the aggravation of pitta dosha. The consumption of spicy foods, caffeine, tobacco and alcohol leads to pitta dosha. Aggravated pitta dosha weakens the body's digestive fire which leads to the production of toxins (ama). Due to the accumulation of ama (toxins) in the body, levels of gas increased in the stomach, causes the condition of gastritis.

From the Ayurvedic point of view, chronic gastritis is managed by pacifying the aggravated pitta dosha. This can be achieved by the use of various herbs like Amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bahera (Terminalia bellerica), Sounf (Foeniculum vulgare), Jeerak (Cyminum cuminum), Pippali (Piper longum), Dhania (Coriander sativum), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Gotukola (Centella asiatica) present in Ayurveda which are cooling in nature and help to pacify the aggravated pitta dosha.

Herbal Remedies for Chronic Gastritis

Planet Ayurveda provides effective herbal remedies such as Digestion support, Vara Churna, Amalaki Rasayan, Gotukola capsules for Ayurvedic treatment of chronic gastritis. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These are free from chemicals, additives, and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.

1. Digestion Support

Digestion support is quite beneficial to manage the problem of chronic gastritis. This product is a wonderful herbal formulation for chronic gastritis by Planet Ayurveda. It is the combination of various herbs which are discussed below:-

Ingredients:-

• Amla (Emblica officinalis)
• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
• Bahera (Terminalia bellerica)
• Sounf (Foeniculum vulgare)
• Jeerak (Cyminum cuminum)
• Pippali (Piper longum)
• Dhania (Coriander sativum)

Benefits:-

• Amla (Emblica officinalis) – This herb helps to balance the vata, pitta and kapha thus provides the relief in chronic gastritis.
• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) – Haritaki is an important ingredient of digestion support. It helps to maintain the overall health of digestive system. Thus it is quite beneficial to manage the problem of chronic gastritis.
• Bahera (Terminalia bellerica) - It is also good to improve the digestion process and also maintains the stomach pH.
• Sounf (Foeniculum vulgare) – Sounf is also beneficial to manage the problem of chronic gastritis and provides the relief in the symptoms associated with chronic gastritis like abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
• Jeerak (Cyminum cuminum) – This herb pacifies the pitta dosha thus very effective to manage chronic gastritis.
• Pippali (Piper longum) – It supports the healthy digestive system.
• Dhania (Coriander sativum) – Dhania has great medicinal importance in Ayurveda. It helps to provide relief in symptoms associated with chronic gastritis like abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Dosage – One capsule two times in a day with plain water after meals.

2. Vara Churna

Vara churna is a combination of three herbs .This herbal product is available in the form of powder and completely safe for use.

Ingredients:-

• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
• Bhibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica)
• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)

Benefits:-

Vara churna is an amazing formulation for chronic gastritis by Planet Ayurveda. Herbs used in the formulation of vara churna, have cooling effects on body and helps to pacify the aggravated pitta dosha.

Dosage – One teaspoonful twice in a day after meals with plain water.

3. Amalaki Rasayan

Planet Ayurveda offers the Amalaki rasayan to manage the problem of chronic gastritis. This herbal product is available in the form of capsules and free from any colors, preservatives, and chemicals. Amalaki rasayan is prepared from the pure extract of herb Amalaki (Emblica officinalis).

Benefits:-

Amalaki is commonly known as Indian gooseberry and has the great medicinal importance in Ayurveda. It has anti-inflammatory properties which help to provide relief in abdominal pain associated with chronic gastritis. It also supports the good digestive health and very effective to resolve the problem of chronic gastritis.

Dosage – One capsule two times in a day with plain water after meals.

4. Gotukola Capsules

Gotukula capsules are the wonderful herbal formulation for chronic gastritis by Planet Ayurveda. There capsules are prepared from the pure extracts of herb, gotukola (Centella asiatica).

Benefits:-

Gotukola (Centella asiatica) has the great medicinal importance in Ayurveda. It helps to pacify pitta dosha and also provides relief in the symptoms associated with chronic gastritis like abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, bloating and indigestion.

Dosage – One capsule two times in a day with plain water after meals.

Why Should one go for Planet Ayurveda?

• Efficacy of the herbs is checked in the labs before making any herbal formulation.
• All the products are 100% pure.
• All the products are free from color, starch preservatives and chemicals.
• All the products are prepared under the guidance of highly experienced MD Ayurveda doctors.
• All the products are free from side effects.

Dietary Guidelines

• Avoid carbonated drinks.
• Avoid caffeine.
• Avoid processed foods.
• Avoid spicy foods.
• Avoid high-fat foods.