AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF CYSTITIS

Introduction

Burning sensation and frequent urge of urination, sometimes means that you may have urinary tract infections (UTI). These infections are degusting, only the one who has been gone through these infections can understand this feeling. Cystitis is also an UTI which results in the inflammation of bladder. It has been seen that females are more prone to urinary tract infections as compared to men.

To manage the urinary tract infections, these herbs - Varun (Craateva nurvala), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris), Kaasni (Chicorium intybus), Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri), Shirish (Albezzia lebbok), Shigru (Moringa oleifera), Apamarg (Achyranthes aspera) are present in Ayurveda which have antimicrobial, analgesics and diuretics properties. These herbs try to resolve the health ailments in a natural way without creating any negative impacts on body. These are herbs which are very beneficial to manage the symptoms of cystitis by diuretic action to flush out the bacteria from body.

About Cystitis

Cystitis is defined as the inflammation of bladder. Mostly cause of cystitis is the urinary tract infection (UTI). These infections occur when bacteria enter the bladder or urethra and start to multiply. Cystitis may also occur when normal micro flora (beneficial micro organisms) of body gets imbalanced. It has been seen that women are more prone to cystitis.

Symptoms of Cystitis

• Frequent urge of urination.
• Burning sensation while urinating.
• Fever.
• Blood in urine (hematuria).
• Pain during sexual intercourse.
• Pressure on lower abdomen.
• Cloudy and strong smelling urine.
• Abdominal cramps.

Other symptoms - when bladder infection spreads up to kidneys, it may become the serious health issue. Symptoms include in the case of kidney infections are given below:

• Vomiting.
• Nausea.
• Chills.
• Back or side pain.

Causes of Cystitis

• Bacterial cystitis - Bacteria are the most common cause of cystitis. Cystitis is a Urinary tract infection, occurs when bacteria through urethra enter the urinary tract and start multiply. Mostly cystitis is caused by bacteria Escherichia coli. Urinary bladder infections occur in the female as a result of sexual intercourse. But infection can also occur in the sexually inactive girls and women because female genital area harbors bacteria which lead to cystitis.
• Certain medications - Use of certain medications like chemotherapy drugs may also cause inflammation of bladder.
• Radiation cystitis - Radiation treatment of pelvic area may also results in the inflammation of bladder.
  
• Unhygienic conditions are also responsible for cystitis.

Cause of Cystitis in Ayurveda

According to Ayurveda, urine elimination is the role of apan vayu. So the disruption in apan vayu results in urination problems. There is a similar disease described in Ayurveda named as Mootrakruchha which has the various types.

Vataj mootrakruchha which is the result of imbalance of vata dosha and leads to intense pain in pelvic region and difficulty in urination.

Pittaj mootrakruchha is result of imbalance of pitta dosha which causes frequent, burning sensation along reddish and yellowish urine.

Kaphaj mootrakruchha is due to the imbalance of kapha dosha which is responsible for the inflammation in pelvic region.

Sannipatik mootrakruchha is result of imbalance of all three doshas that is vata, pitta and kapha.

From the ayurvedic perspective, to manage the problem of cystitis, main emphasis is to clear the blockages in the urinary tract infections and elimination of infections from the body. There are various herbs present in Ayurveda which are packed with antimicrobial activities, disinfectant properties and support healthy urinary system.

Herbal Remedies For Cystitis by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda provides effective herbal remedies such as Mutrakrichantak Churna, Rencure Formula, Kanchnaar Guggul & Chanderprabha Vati for ayurvedic treatment of cystitis. 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. Mutrakrichantak Churna

Herbal formulation for cystitis by Planet Ayurveda offers mutrakrichantak churna. This herbal product is available in the form of powder which is prepared from the extracts of various herbs. Herbs used in the formulation of this product have diuretic, antimicrobial and anti inflammatory properties which are very effective to provide relief in cystitis.

List if Ingredients:-

• Varun (Crateva nurvala)
• Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)
• Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris)
• Kaasni (Chicorium intybus)
• Bhumi alma (Phyllanthus niruri)
• Shirish (Albezzia lebbok)
• Shigru (Moringa oleifera)
• Apamarg (Achyranthes aspera)

Benefits:-

• Varun (Crateva nurvala) - Varun is a very effective herb to provide relief in the symptoms associated with cystitis like burning sensation and frequent urge of urination.
• Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) - This herb is also known as “hogweed “and diuretic in nature. It is packed with antimicrobial, anti inflammatory properties which are beneficial to manage the symptoms of cystitis and other urinary tract infections.
• Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris) - This herb has great medicinal importance in Ayurveda from ancient times. It is very helpful to clear the blockages from urinary tract in a natural way.
• Kaasni (Chicorium intybus) - This herb also supports the good health of urinary system.

Dosage - One tablespoonful two times in a day with plain water.

2. Rencure Formula

Rencure formula capsules are an amazing formulation of PlanetAyurveda to manage the problem of cystitis. This product contains various herbs which are discussed below

List if Ingredients:-

• Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)
• Varun (Crateva nurvala)
• Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris)
• Kaasni (Chicorium intybus)
• Palaash (Butea monosperma)

Benefits - Herbs used in the formulation of rencure formula are packed with antimicrobial, anti inflammatory properties. These herbs are also diuretic in nature to flush out all the infections from body. Rencure formula is an amazing herbal formulation for cystitis by PlanetAyurveda and various patients are benefited with the use of this product without having any negative impact.

Dosage - Two capsule two times in a day with plain water.

3. Kanchnaar Guggul

To manage the symptoms of cystitis PlanetAyurveda offers herbal product kanchnaar guggul which is available in the form of tablets. This herbal product is prepared from the pure extracts of various herbs which helps to manage the problem in a natural way without having side effects.

List if Ingredients:-

• Kachnar bark (Bauhinia variegata)
• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
• Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica)
• Sonth (zingiber officinale)
• Marich (Piper nigrum)
• Pippali (Piper longum)
• Varuna (Crataeva  religiosa)

Benefits - Herbal formulation for cystitis by PlanetAyurveda contains kanchnaar guggul which is a very useful product and various patients are benefitted with this product. Herbs used in the formulation of this product, have antimicrobial and anti inflammatory properties which help to manage the cystitis in a natural way.

Dosage - 2 tablets, twice in a day with lukewarm water.

4. Chanderprabha Vati

Chanderprabha vati is an amazing combination of 23 herbs which are very beneficial to manage symptoms of cystitis and offers various other health benefits.

• Shilajit (Asphaltum)
• Guggul (Comniphora mukul)
• Sharkara  (Sugar)
• Karpoor (Cinnamomum camphora)
• Vacha (Acorus calamus)
• Mustak (Cyprus rotundus)
• Haridra (Curcuma longa)
• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
• Chavya (Piper chaba)
• Vidanga (Embelia ribes)
• Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)
• Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis)
• Maricha (Piper nigrum)
• Pippali (Piper longum)
• Sarjikashaar (Sodium carbonate)
• Yavkshaar (Potasium carbonate)
• Saindhav lavan (Rock salt)
• Suvarchal lavan (Sodium sulphate)
• Vida lavan (Black salt)
• Danti (Baliospermum montanum)
• Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
• Tejpatta (Cinnamomum tamala)
• Ela (Elettaria cardamomum)

Benefits - Herbs used in the formulation of chanderprabha vati support the good health of urinary system in both males and females. They also help to provide the relief in the symptoms associated cystitis with like burning sensation during urination and frequent urge of urination. Chanderprabha vati is an effective herbal formulation for cystitis and gives the positive results in patients.

Dosage - 2 tablets two times in a day.

All the above explained products are available in the house of Planet Ayurveda. All the products are 100% pure, free from any preservatives, starch colors and chemicals.