Ayurvedic Treatment for Pancreatitis with Herbal Remedies

Abstract

Pancreatitis is a very common disease. Pancreatitis may vary in severity from mild self limiting infection to pancreatitis necrosis, which is a life threatening condition. It can be acute and chronic. Pancreas is an organ of the digestive system. It is located in the abdomen behind the stomach and it mostly regulates blood sugar level, secretes insulin hormone etc. It secretes digestive juices into the small intestine through a tube called the pancreatic duct. Let’s discuss this in detail.

Introduction

Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. Its incidents are increasing. Pancreatitis is usually temporary(acute), but can also be a life- long(chronic) condition. There are two types of pancreatitis- Acute and Chronic. Acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly and goes away with treatment. Chronic pancreatitis is most commonly due to many years of alcohol use. Symptoms of pancreatitis are upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting etc. Most common cause for this inflammation is gallstones and alcohol consumption. According to Ayurveda, pancreatitis can be correlated to Agnyashaya shotha. It may occur due to an imbalance between vata and pitta dosha. The line of treatment in this condition is virechana(therapeutic purgation)

Types

There are two types of pancreatitis-

1. Acute pancreatitis

It is a temporary condition. eople with acute pancreatitis will recover completely with treatment and supportive care like hydration and rest. It is mostly caused by gallstones. The common symptoms of acute pancreatitis are pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, vomiting etc.

2.Chronic pancreatitis

It is a long term condition. It does not improve and gets worse over time. The common cause for chronic pancreatitis is heavy alcohol intake. Constant infection can cause scarring of your pancreas tissues, which stops them from making enzymes and hormones. Symptoms include indigestion, weight loss, pain after eating etc.

Causes

The most common cause for pancreatitis is

1. Heavy drinking
2. Gallstones

Other Causes are

1. Cystic fibrosis
2. Autoimmune disease
3. Traumatic injury to your pancreas
4. Tumours
5. High level of fat particles in the blood
6. Infection
7. Certain medications
8. Obesity
9. Hereditary conditions

Signs and Symptoms

1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Indigestion
4. Weight loss
5. Fever
6. Pain in abdomen
7. Shallow breathing
8. Rapid pulse
9. Loose and greasy stools

Risk Factors

Factors that can increase the risk of pancreatitis are

1. High alcohol consumption
2. Obesity
3. Smoking
4. Diabetes
5. Family history of pancreatitis

Complications

1. Diabetes
2. Pancreatic cancer
3. Breathing problems
4. Kidney failure
5. Pseudocyst
6. Weight loss
7. Jaundice
8. Bowel blockage

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Pancreatitis is Done by

1. History taking and physical examination
2. Blood test– serum amylase and lipase will be raised. These are the digestive enzymes made in pancreas.
3. Ultrasound– it can show the inflammation in pancreas and gallstones
4. CT scan– It will show the extent of inflammation and gallstones. It can show pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.
5. MRI– For irregular tissues or structure in the pancreas, bile duct, gallbladder.
6. Stool test– Stool elastase test measures the amount of elastase in your stool. It is an enzyme which is produced by pancreas. It helps in breakdown of fats,carbohydrates etc.

Ayurvedic Point of View

According to ayurveda udara roga (diseases of the abdomen) is tridoshaja vyadhi. The main cause of udara roga is agni dushti(abnormal function of digestive fire). Healthy state of body and diseased condition depends on agni. Jatharagni(digestive fire) is very important because it helps in secretion of various chemicals and enzymes which helps in proper digestion. As per ayurveda, pitta can be considered as agni. Pachak pitta which is one of the types of pitta that can correlate to gastrointestinal enzymes like bile, pancreatic juices etc. Pancreatitis can  be correlated to Agnyashaya shotha. It may occur due to an imbalance between vata and pitta dosha. Pitta is involved in causing inflammation. This condition can occur due to harmful dietary habits like intake of hot spicy food, alcohol consumption etc. Pathaya(do’s) in Agnyashaya shotha is mild exercise, eating easily digestive food etc. Apathya(don’ts) is alcohol, non- veg, heavy food, spicy food etc. Ayurvedic treatment in this condition has positive results. The best treatment for pitta and udara roga is virechana (therapeutic purgation) therefore Mridu virechan is indicated here. The medications which are useful in this condition are amalaki rasayana, chandraprabha vati, shankha vati etc.

Herbal Remedies for Pancreatitis by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda provides the best combination of efficient and successful herbal remedies such as sanjeevani vati, curcumin, pitta balance, digestion support etc. They are prepared by using the best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian.

Product Description

1. Sanjeevani vati

It is a tablet formulation. It has a combination of effective herbs like Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Pippali (Piper longum), Ginger root (Zingiber officinale), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). This helps to control vomiting, nausea, indigestion and flatulence. It has beneficial effects on pancreatic lipase, which aids proper digestion. This formulation balances vata and pitta dosha.

Dosage- 2 Ttablets twice a day with plain water.

2. Mahashankh Vati

This product is in tablet form. It contains Shunthi(Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Tamarind bark (Tamarindus indica), Shankha bhasma(Conch shell calyx) etc. It has anti- inflammatory properties. This formulation is effective in regulation of insulin production. It also neutralises abnormal pitta hence relieves hyperacidity.

Dosage- 1 Tablet twice a day with plain water.

3. Digestion Support

This formulation is in capsule form. It is a blend of unique herbs such as Amla(Emblica officinalis), Sounf(Foeniculum vulgare), Bahera(Terminalia bellerica) etc. It has anti- oxidants and it strengthens the complete digestive system.

 Dosage- 1 capsule twice a day with plain water.

4. Praval Panchamrit Ras

Praval panchamrit ras is an herbal formulation in the form of tablet. This formulation has Mukta bhasma(Pearl calyx), Shukti Bhasma(Pearl oyster calyx), Pravala bhasma(Coral calyx), Shankha bhasma(Conch shell calyx) etc. It helps to maintain healthy bowel movements. It is beneficial in balancing vata and pitta dosha.

Dosage- 1 tablet twice a day with plain water.

5. Curcumin Capsules

Curcumin capsules are prepared by using extract of Haridra(Curcumin longa). It is one of the ancient and best ayurvedic herbs. These capsules help to pecify all the three doshas. It sustains a healthy immune system.

Dosage- 1 capsule twice a day with plain water.

6. Pitta balance

Pitta balance is in capsule form. It contains effective herbs like Jahar mohra pishti(Natural calcium compound), Kaharava pishti (Natural calcium compound), Giloy satva (Extract of tinospora cordifolia). It provides a cooling effect to the body. It helps to maintain a healthy digestive system.

Dosage- 1 capsule twice a day with plain water.

Conclusion

Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. Symptoms of pancreatitis are upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting etc. It may occur due to imbalance between vata and pitta dosha according to ayurveda. Ayurvedic treatment in this condition has positive results. Planet ayurveda provides the best combination of efficient herbal remedies such as sanjeevani vati, curcumin, pitta balance etc. They have really good results in pancreatitis.