In the course of treatment with various biological preparations, the use of antibacterial agents is not allowed. Medicinal herbs can be very important in the treatment of colitis. Infusions of various herbal remedies will help normalize intestinal motility, reduce fermentation and putrefaction processes, and also provide an anti-inflammatory and analgesic.
Folk recipes for the treatment of colitis are many, and they are all used to partially or completely eliminate the disease. First of all, a physician can be prescribed phytotherapy, in which it is necessary to drink the collections of those herbs that will help relieve pain in the abdomen, as well as inflammatory processes. Only a specialist can determine what it is worth to drink broths of herbs, and which ones are not, when checking the clinical picture and individual patient tolerance.
All herbs for the treatment of colitis are very easy to find: they are kept at home by someone, while others less common are on sale in a pharmacy. Phytotherapy is a very economical option, however, it is worth remembering that it is unlikely she will be able to fully notice the medications in colitis.
Before using these or other herbs, you need to prepare them correctly. In some cases, you can simply pour boiling water and cover it, giving it a half-hour, and some have to cook. There are also tinctures that require a very long preparation, since they must be kept in a dark room at the optimum temperature regime.
Regarding the duration of phytotherapy in colitis, everything is strictly individual: in some cases it is allowed to drink herbal preparations for 3 months with a 2-week break, and in others - only 14 days. Dosage is also different, as everything depends on the severity of the disease.
In any case, you should not engage in self-diagnosis, and especially treatment. In colitis, you need to consult a specialist who will prescribe certain procedures for you, and only after that you can use various herbal infusions, on the recommendation of a doctor.
St. John's wort with colitis
St. John's wort very often prescribed for colitis. This is due to the fact that this plant has anti-inflammatory properties, and can restore damaged tissue in the shortest possible time. In addition, this herb helps in the fight against disease-causing bacteria that inhabit the intestine in colitis, thereby destroying the normal state of the microflora.
St. John's wort helps in the removal of such symptoms as: digestive problems, nausea and vomiting. From the plant it is possible to prepare a wide variety of medicinal infusions. So, tea is recommended for colitis. To do this, you need 2 teaspoons of herbs to pour 250 ml of cold water and heat until boiling. The filtering takes place by means of a fine strainer. Drinking 500 - 750 ml daily for several weeks.
No less effective and therapeutic herbal infusion. For cooking, you need 2 teaspoons pour 250 ml of steep boiling water and insist for half an hour, and then strain. It is taken 1 tablespoon several times a day before sitting down at the table.
Aloe in the colitis
Aloe has long been considered in the form of a pronounced laxative, which manifests its effect after 8-10 hours as was customary. In addition, the use of plants in colitis helps to improve appetite and normalize digestion. No less important is the fact that there is anti-inflammatory action on the intestinal walls, which is a very important aspect in treatment procedures. Aloe is a natural biostimulant, that is, it can increase immunity, while overtaking costly medications.
In folk medicine, it is proposed to use aloe in colitis in this way: 5-6 juicy leaflets of the plant are taken, scrolled through a meat grinder or passed through a juicer. The resulting juice is stored in the refrigerator for no more than a few days. The intake should be 1 teaspoonful 3 times a day for half an hour before sitting down to eat.
Calendula with colitis
Calendula is able to exert an anti-inflammatory effect on the intestinal walls. In addition, it has the ability to accelerate the recovery processes of sick cells in colitis, and under the influence of the plant, the formation of a healthy cellular intestinal layer begins sooner. Due to the fact that this herb has a choleretic effect, the processes of food digestion in colitis improve. Calendula will also help with pain symptoms in the abdomen, as well as relieve nausea, vomiting and remove constipation.
It is recommended to use tincture of calendula in colitis. To do this, take 1 tablespoon of flowers, pour 250 ml of alcohol or 500 ml of vodka. It is infused for 7 days. Should get a liquid of a transparent shade with a yellowish color. It is taken for 15-20 drops per 1 reception.
The use of oil from the plant is also permitted. To do this, the flowers of the grass are placed in a bottle of glass, clogged and exposed to the sun. After a certain amount of time, an oil appears, which can be used for therapeutic manipulation.
Salvia in colitis
To prevent the effect of gastric acid on the intestinal walls, you can use a variety of decoctions and tinctures of sage. It is worth noting that this plant is most effective in colitis, in particular, if you add a chamomile and a thousand-centimeter.
To prepare the medicine, 1 tablespoon of sage should be poured in 250 ml of boiling water and let it sit for about 2 hours. After that, 1 tablespoon of decoction is allowed every 2 hours. While the person does not sleep, it turns out about 7-8 times. The course of taking the herbal collection is carried out at a rhythm of the order of 1-3 months, after which the dosage is reduced, and the time intervals are extended.
It should be noted that such a decoction of sage in colitis is absolutely harmless, and therefore, there are no obstacles to treating them for a long time.
Chicory in colitis
Chicory has long been used in folk medicine. This is due to its unique properties: an excellent effect on the gastrointestinal tract, which is actively used in colitis. Because of the content of bitter substances, there is an opportunity to stimulate appetite.
Herbal decoction has a diuretic and choleretic properties, and can also soothe the nervous system and help with constipation. To prepare the decoction from the roots of chicory in colitis, take 1 dessert spoonful of roots in a dry and shredded form for 400 ml of steep boiling water. Cooked broth on a slow fire for about 8 minutes. It is removed from the fire and after 15 minutes it is filtered. Take 1/2 cup 4 times a day. To prepare a decoction of herb chicory, all the same manipulations are made, only 400 ml of boiling water are taken 2 dessert spoons.