Gastritis, its Ayurvedic name,Urdhavaga Amlapitta is a trouble some condition which gives rise to many complications if not treated in time.
Causes for gastritis:
The major cause of an attack of gastritis is a dietary indiscretion.Infections like influenza,food poisoning,toxins of uraemia and gout and swallowing of acids and alkalis also give rise to gastritis.Improperly cooked foods,excessive intake of strong tea,coffee,or alcoholic drinks,habitual use of large quantities of condiments souses etc.Most often it also results from worry,anxiety,grief and prolonged tension.persons of having pita constitution is more prone to an attack of gastritis than vata and kapha.
Symptoms of gastritis:
Main symptoms of gastritis are loss of appetite,sickness or nausea,headache and giddiness.There are also pain and a general feeling of discomfort in the region of the stomach,sour eructations and frequent vomiting,first of food and then of bilious substances.The patient experiences acid eruption accompanied by burning sensation in the chest.The appetite is either suppressed or there is a false appetite.The patient feels weak and irritable.There might be pain in the upper part of the abdomen which is some times aggravated immediately after taking food,or even when the stomach is empty.In more chronic cases there is a feeling of fullness in the abdomen,especially after meals.The patient complains of heartburn.Prolonged illness often results in the loss of weight,anaemia and occasional haemorrhage from the stomach.There may be an out-pouring of mucus ans a reduction in the secretion of hydrochloric acid during acute attacks and also in most cases of chronic gastritis.If pressure is exerted there might be tenderness in the upper part of the stomach. The patient may also suffer from nausea,giddiness and headache. Patients suffering from chronic gastritis become emaciated and anaemic.
Mudra treatment to cure gastritis:
Mudra therapy is an effective way of treatment to cure gastritis.It is an non medical and no cost treatment.Prithvi vardhak,vaayu-shamak,vaata-nashak,appan,appan -vaayu mudra are very much benefical in the treatment of gastritis.
Ayurveda treatment for gastritis:
Amalaki is the drug of choice for gastritis.It is given to the patient in powder from in a dose of two teaspoonfuls four times a day.
Dhatri luaha is often used by the physician for its treatment.The chief ingredient of this compound preparation is laucha bhasma and it is impregnated with the juice of amalaki.This is given to the patient in a dose of one teaspoonfuls twice a daily.
If the patient is constipated,Avipattikara churna is the medicine of choice.It is given in a dose of two teaspoonfuls at bedtime. The chief ingredient of this medicine is trivrit. The root-bark of this drug stimulates the liver and thus works as a laxative.Coconut and white variety of pumpkin are also used as medicine for the treatment for this condition.
Gastritis or urdhavaga amlapitla is caused by vitation of pitta.Ghee also plays an important role in alleviating pitta.Therefore,medicated ghee,which works as a laxative as well,is useful in the treatment of this condition.
Commonly Sukumara ghrita is used for the treatment of this condition.It is given in a dose of two teaspoonfuls twice daily mixed with a cup of milk on an empty stomach.In the beginning this may affect the power of digestion.
Yoga treatment to cure gastritis:
yoga asanas like Vajra asana after eating food or in the morning is very beneficial and padmasana and other light breathing exercises are very beneficial to over come gastritis.
Natural home remedies to cure gastritis:
coconut water is an excellent home remedy for gastritis.It gives the stomach necessary rest and provides vitamines and minerals. A full one day coconut water fasting is a very useful resotre the normal condition.
Garlic is another effective hopme remedy for gastritis which helps to expel gas.
Cabbage is an effective natural remedy for gastritis. It helps to heal stomach ulcers.
Juice fasting to cure gastritis:
A one week exclusive juice is very beneficial in the treatment of gastritis. juices of tomato, carrots, beets, cabbage, cucumber, lemon, orange, grape and banana are the best juice to cure gastritis. Carrot juice in combination with juice of spinach is highly beneficial to cure gastritis. 200ml spinach juice should be mixed with 300ml of carrot juice in this combination.
Important points to consider:
* The patient should not expose him self hard mental or physical work.
* He should avoid anxiety, worry and angry.
* He should take complete rest.
* A brisk walking is necessary.
* Sesame seeds, masha, kulattha, gram, pungent and sour things, heavy food , curd and alcoholic drinks are harmful.
* In sever cases of gastritis the patient should preferably kept exclusively on milk diet consisting of milk and old rise.
Here I tried my best to explain in a simple manner.If you need any clarification contact me or leave a comment.
Opinions and ideas expressed in guest posts do not necessarily reflect the views of this blog Please remember that medical facts, statements and figures from our guest bloggers (as is the case with any website) can’t substitute for a visit to your family physician. If you experience a symptom or have a medical concern, please see your doctor.
Causes for gastritis:
The major cause of an attack of gastritis is a dietary indiscretion.Infections like influenza,food poisoning,toxins of uraemia and gout and swallowing of acids and alkalis also give rise to gastritis.Improperly cooked foods,excessive intake of strong tea,coffee,or alcoholic drinks,habitual use of large quantities of condiments souses etc.Most often it also results from worry,anxiety,grief and prolonged tension.persons of having pita constitution is more prone to an attack of gastritis than vata and kapha.
Symptoms of gastritis:
Main symptoms of gastritis are loss of appetite,sickness or nausea,headache and giddiness.There are also pain and a general feeling of discomfort in the region of the stomach,sour eructations and frequent vomiting,first of food and then of bilious substances.The patient experiences acid eruption accompanied by burning sensation in the chest.The appetite is either suppressed or there is a false appetite.The patient feels weak and irritable.There might be pain in the upper part of the abdomen which is some times aggravated immediately after taking food,or even when the stomach is empty.In more chronic cases there is a feeling of fullness in the abdomen,especially after meals.The patient complains of heartburn.Prolonged illness often results in the loss of weight,anaemia and occasional haemorrhage from the stomach.There may be an out-pouring of mucus ans a reduction in the secretion of hydrochloric acid during acute attacks and also in most cases of chronic gastritis.If pressure is exerted there might be tenderness in the upper part of the stomach. The patient may also suffer from nausea,giddiness and headache. Patients suffering from chronic gastritis become emaciated and anaemic.
Mudra treatment to cure gastritis:
Mudra therapy is an effective way of treatment to cure gastritis.It is an non medical and no cost treatment.Prithvi vardhak,vaayu-shamak,vaata-nashak,appan,appan -vaayu mudra are very much benefical in the treatment of gastritis.
Ayurveda treatment for gastritis:
Amalaki is the drug of choice for gastritis.It is given to the patient in powder from in a dose of two teaspoonfuls four times a day.
Dhatri luaha is often used by the physician for its treatment.The chief ingredient of this compound preparation is laucha bhasma and it is impregnated with the juice of amalaki.This is given to the patient in a dose of one teaspoonfuls twice a daily.
If the patient is constipated,Avipattikara churna is the medicine of choice.It is given in a dose of two teaspoonfuls at bedtime. The chief ingredient of this medicine is trivrit. The root-bark of this drug stimulates the liver and thus works as a laxative.Coconut and white variety of pumpkin are also used as medicine for the treatment for this condition.
Gastritis or urdhavaga amlapitla is caused by vitation of pitta.Ghee also plays an important role in alleviating pitta.Therefore,medicated ghee,which works as a laxative as well,is useful in the treatment of this condition.
Commonly Sukumara ghrita is used for the treatment of this condition.It is given in a dose of two teaspoonfuls twice daily mixed with a cup of milk on an empty stomach.In the beginning this may affect the power of digestion.
Yoga treatment to cure gastritis:
yoga asanas like Vajra asana after eating food or in the morning is very beneficial and padmasana and other light breathing exercises are very beneficial to over come gastritis.
Natural home remedies to cure gastritis:
coconut water is an excellent home remedy for gastritis.It gives the stomach necessary rest and provides vitamines and minerals. A full one day coconut water fasting is a very useful resotre the normal condition.
Garlic is another effective hopme remedy for gastritis which helps to expel gas.
Cabbage is an effective natural remedy for gastritis. It helps to heal stomach ulcers.
Juice fasting to cure gastritis:
A one week exclusive juice is very beneficial in the treatment of gastritis. juices of tomato, carrots, beets, cabbage, cucumber, lemon, orange, grape and banana are the best juice to cure gastritis. Carrot juice in combination with juice of spinach is highly beneficial to cure gastritis. 200ml spinach juice should be mixed with 300ml of carrot juice in this combination.
Important points to consider:
* The patient should not expose him self hard mental or physical work.
* He should avoid anxiety, worry and angry.
* He should take complete rest.
* A brisk walking is necessary.
* Sesame seeds, masha, kulattha, gram, pungent and sour things, heavy food , curd and alcoholic drinks are harmful.
* In sever cases of gastritis the patient should preferably kept exclusively on milk diet consisting of milk and old rise.
Here I tried my best to explain in a simple manner.If you need any clarification contact me or leave a comment.
Opinions and ideas expressed in guest posts do not necessarily reflect the views of this blog Please remember that medical facts, statements and figures from our guest bloggers (as is the case with any website) can’t substitute for a visit to your family physician. If you experience a symptom or have a medical concern, please see your doctor.
