All You Need To Know About Ayurvedic Treatment For Gastritis

When talking about ayurvedic treatment for Gastritis, antral gastritis or any sort of disease caused due to the imbalance in our body, Shadanga is a well-known name which was started with a vision to bring Ayurveda to every home, helping them lead a happy and healthy life. People at Shadanga believe that changes in lifestyle have paved the way to health ailments like diabetes, hypertension, skin problems and more, and Ayurveda provides an effective treatment to curb these problems by working on eliminating the root cause.

Shadanga is an ayurvedic treatment and rehabilitation center which combines the ancient art with modern comfort, without compromising on the quality. Though Ayurvedic treatments and medicines are considered absolutely safe to take, it is always highly recommended to take them after consulting a doctor/ Ayurvedic physician as they can guide properly and help in treating the ailment properly.

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What is Gastritis?

Gastritis is a condition which results due to the inflammation, irritation or erosion of the mucosa, the protective lining of the stomach. It is classified into two types, namely, acute gastritis and chronic gastritis.

Acute Gastritis occurs suddenly and can be due to the severe inflammation while chronic gastritis is the result of the long-term gradual inflammation which can last for years if left untreated. Erosive gastritis is a less common form of gastritis. It typically doesn’t cause much inflammation, but it can lead to bleeding and ulcers in the lining of the stomach.

Cause of Gastritis

Gastritis can be caused by irritation due to

• Excessive alcohol use
• Chronic vomiting
• Stress
• Use of certain medications such as aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Spicy food

Symptoms of Gastritis

The signs and symptoms of gastritis include

• Gnawing or burning ache or pain (indigestion) in the upper abdomen that may become either worse or better with eating.
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• A feeling of fullness in upper abdomen after eating
• Loss of appetite
• In chronic condition,Irregular bowel habits, severe burning sensation followed with thirst, mouth ulcer etc.
• Stomach ulcers
• Losing weight
• Black, tarry stool

Complications

If left untreated or else if unwholesome food and habits are continued, gastritis may lead to stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding, gastric ulcer, duodenitis, mal-absorption, perforation, esophageal regurgitation, headache, backache etc. Rarely, some forms of chronic gastritis may increase the risk of stomach cancer, especially if there is extensive thinning of the stomach lining and changes in the lining’s cells.

Ayurvedic Treatment For Gastritis

People are becoming more concerned about their health and making more conscious choices and so, there is a seemingly increased inclination towards choosing ayurvedic medicines for treating diseases instead of allopathic medication as Ayurveda cures the root problem and not just the symptoms.

All measures undertaken in the ayurvedic treatment of gastritis are to pacify pitta, as the disease is of Pitta origin according to ayurveda.

Ayurvedic treatment for gastritis includes abhyanga (oil massage), vamana (medical emesis) and virechana (purgation). Herbs and medicines used for the treatment of gastritis include bilwa (golden apple), amalaki (Indian Gooseberry), shatavari (Hundred roots), yashtimadhu (Mulethi), bhringaraj (Bhangra), laghu sootshekhara, kamadudha rasa, narikela lavana kshara and kapardika bhasma. There are many other herbs which are used for the treatment.

Ayurvedic treatment for gastritis undoubtedly takes longer time to show results than allopathic treatment but is a more holistic approach to maintaining the body balance.

Ayurveda describes chronic gastritis disease as Urdhvaga Amla Pitta. Ayurvedic treatment for gastritis focuses on diet, use of potent herbs, meditation, massage with herbal oils and yoga. These practices have proven to be very helpful in the treatment of chronic gastritis.

Ayurvedic Treatment for gastritis at home includes changes in our diet and lifestyle and these slight changes have proven out to be really effective and successful over a long period of time.

• One table-spoon of Triphala powder added with one glass of water, boiled and reduced to half a glass, filtered. This water decoction when hot, along with one table-spoon of honey or ghee relieves gastritis.
• Regular chewing of half a teaspoon of fennel seeds after food is good for digestion and gastritis.
• Long pepper powder- half a gram with one spoon of honey – two times a day is one of the effective ayurvedic treatment for gastritis at home.
• Crush cumin seeds into a fine powder. Add half a tea-spoon of cumin seeds to one litre of water. Boil the water for two minutes and filter. Drink this water, in place of normal water. But new water needs to be made every day. This is a natural remedy for gastritis.
• Half a glass of buttermilk added with a pinch of asa foetida, turmeric, half tea-spoon of fenugreek drunk at night, is good for effective treatment of gastritis.
• Boiled Ash gourd with jaggery relieves bloating and burning sensation in stomach associated with acidity and gastritis.
• Ginger – 5 grams. Milk – 100 ml Water – 100 ml. Boil this till there is only 80 – 100 ml remaining. Filter and drink. This is a good gastritis remedy.

Some changes in the lifestyle, habits and diet can also make a huge impact in curing gastritis, such as,

• Though Gastritis patients might have hunger disturbances, they should avoid fasting or delaying meals. At regular intervals, gastric juice is produced inside the stomach, with enzymes and Hydrochloric acid.  If you fast or skip meals, the juice is left unused, leading to worsening of gastritis. So, it is important to have meals at the right time. During unavoidable circumstances, have at least a couple of fibre rich biscuits or fruit juice.
• Having food at fixed intervals of time helps the biological clockof the body to release gastric juice and enzymes at right times.
• Since there is a problem with digestion, a heavy meal leads to vomiting or nausea (vomiting sensation). Instead, having small meals, for 4 – 5 times is good.
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol, smoking.
• Avoid stress and anger – which imbalances Pitta and thereby worsens gastritis.
• According to Ayurveda, exposure to Sunlight increases Pitta and gastritis is a Pitta dominant disease. So, avoid direct exposure to sunlight as much as possible. Use an umbrella or a hat.