Gastritis is the degradation of the internal lining of the stomach. It may occur suddenly (Acute gastritis) or it may occur slowly (Chronic gastritis).
Symptoms of Gastritis
The common symptoms of gastritis are listed below:
- Irritation, Inflammation, burning sensation
- Abdominal bloating, abdominal pain
- Nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting
- Dark stools
- Indigestion
- Hiccups (feeling of fullness)
Causes of Gastritis
Gastritis can be caused by any one of the following reasons:
- Infection caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, which lives in the mucous lining of stomach leads to gastritis. This infection can lead to ulcers and in some cases, it can even lead to stomach cancer.
- Excessive consumption of alcohol may cause gastritis.
- Stress, chronic vomiting and certain medications may even cause gastritis.
- Gastritis may be caused by infections due to bacteria and viruses.
- Bile reflux may also be responsible for gastritis. Bile reflux is a condition in which backflow of bile occurs from the bile tract to the stomach.
- Pernicious anemia is another condition that may lead to gastritis. It is a form of anemia, which occurs when our stomach lacks a substance which is essential for absorbing and digesting vitamin B12.
How can Gastritis be Diagnosed?
Gastritis can be diagnosed by several tests which include blood tests, under endoscopy, fecal occult blood test (stool test), etc.
Role of Diet in Gastritis
Unhealthy eating habit is one of the main causes of the gastritis. Irregular and overeating may lead to gastritis. Healthy diet is must for the overall health of the body. In case, you are suffering from gastritis, then, you should avoid spicy foods. Improperly cooked food should be avoided. Fatty foods and fried foods should also be avoided. Instead of taking three large meals, take several small meals a day. Alcohol should be avoided. Smoking should also be avoided. Limit the intake of coffee and other beverages that contain caffeine in it, such as tea or cola, etc.
Along with the healthy diet, healthy lifestyle is needed not only to support healthy stomach but for the overall health of the body.
Gastritis in Ayurveda
Gastritis is known as “Urdhavaga Amlapitta”, in Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda, gastritis occurs due to the vitiation of the pitta dosha.
Herbal Remedies for Gastritis by Planet Ayurveda
Planet Ayurveda offers four amazing herbal products – Digestion support, Vara Churna, Amalaki Rasayan, Gotukola capsules – to the manage the problem of chronic gastritis. These herbal products are prepared by the combination of various herbs which are cooling in nature and support the good digestive health.
1. Digestion Support
Digestion support is quite beneficial to manage the problem of chronic gastritis. This product is a wonderful herbal formulation for chronic gastritis by Planet Ayurveda. It is the combination of various herbs which are discussed below:-
Ingredients:-
- Amla (Emblica officinalis)
- Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
- Bahera (Terminalia bellerica)
- Sounf (Foeniculum vulgare)
- Jeerak (Cyminum cuminum)
- Pippali (Piper longum)
- Dhania (Coriander sativum)
Benefits:-
- Amla (Emblica officinalis) – This herb helps to balance the vata, pitta and kapha thus provides the relief in chronic gastritis.
- Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) – Haritaki is an important ingredient of digestion support. It helps to maintain the overall health of digestive system. Thus it is quite beneficial to manage the problem of chronic gastritis.
- Bahera (Terminalia bellerica) – It is also good to improve the digestion process and also maintains the stomach pH.
- Sounf (Foeniculum vulgare) – Sounf is also beneficial to manage the problem of chronic gastritis and provides the relief in the symptoms associated with chronic gastritis like abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
- Jeerak (Cyminum cuminum) – This herb pacifies the pitta dosha thus very effective to manage the chronic gastritis.
- Pippali (Piper longum) – It supports the healthy digestive system.
- Dhania (Coriander sativum) – Dhania has great medicinal importance in Ayurveda. It helps to provide relief in symptoms associated with chronic gastritis like abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Dosage – One capsule two times in a day with plain water after meals.
2. Vara Churna
Vara churna is combination of three herbs .This herbal product is available in the form of powder and completely safe for use.
Ingredients:-
- Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
- Bhibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica)
- Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
Benefits:-
Vara churna is an amazing formulation for chronic gastritis by Planet Ayurveda. Herbs used in the formulation of vara churna, have cooling effects on body and helps to pacify the aggravated pitta dosha.
Dosage – One teaspoonful twice in a day after meals with plain water.
3. Amalaki Rasayan
Planet Ayurveda offers the amalaki rasayan to manage the problem of chronic gastritis. This herbal product is available in the form of capsules and free from any colors, preservatives and chemicals. Amalaki rasayan is prepared from the pure extract of herb Amalaki (Emblica officinalis).
Benefits:-
Amalaki is commonly known as Indian gooseberry and has the great medicinal importance in Ayurveda. It has anti-inflammatory properties which helps to provide relief in abdominal pain associated with chronic gastritis. It also supports the good digestive health and very effective to resolve the problem of chronic gastritis.
Dosage – One capsule two times in a day with plain water after meals.
4. Gotukola Capsules
Gotukula capsules are the wonderful herbal formulation for chronic gastritis by Planet Ayurveda. There capsules are prepared from the pure extracts of herb, gotukola (Centella asiatica).
Benefits:-
Gotukola (Centella asiatica) has the great medicinal importance in Ayurveda. It helps to pacify pitta dosha and also provides relief in the symptoms associated with chronic gastritis like abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, bloating and indigestion.
Dosage – One capsule two times in a day with plain water after meals.
