Herbal Remedies For The Treatment of Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis means inflammation of the pancreas in the body. This inflammation occurs when the pancreatic enzymes attack the digested food that is active in pancreas rather than going to the small intestine. This problem can be acute or chronic. If the problem is acute then it can be cured without resorting to any type of medical treatment but if it’s chronic then one has to seek medical care or have to take herbal remedies. The pancreas is a long and flat gland that is situated at the back of the upper abdomen.

The symptoms of pancreatitis differ from person to person as the immunity level of all human beings varies. But some of the common signs of this problem are pain in the lower abdomen which spreads to the lower back of the body and is accompanied by nausea and vomiting. The chronic cases of pancreatitis also show oily and bad smell stools in addition to severe pain and indigestion.

The natural treatment of this problem is the best treatment as it does not carry side effects.Herbs are a gift of nature and as the nature has given rise to body problems so it also has given herbs to heal them.Some of the best herbs to give relief to the problem of pancreatitis are given here.

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Herbal Remedies For Pancreatitis

Dandelion Extract

The extracts of dandelion are a rich source of micro nutrients like potassium and magnesium which helps for proper digestion and remove all the toxins from the body. It also stimulates the bile production. So dandelion should be taken regularly in the form of tea, extract or supplements but make sure that the dandelion is harvested before the spray of pesticides or you should wash it properly with warm water for kitchen use.

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Milk Thistle

The liver detoxification process is done with the use of the herb milk thistle. The silica present in milk thistle helps to repair the tissues that are damaged due to pancreatitis. You can take one teaspoon of mashed seeds of milk thistle in a cup of hot water or it can be taken in the form of alcohol tincture or supplements. The alcohol tinctures of this her help for quick absorption of silymarin which helps to cure pancreatitis.

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Behada

The herb behada helps to detoxify the body and helps in the rebuilding of the tissues.A mlakai and Haritaki herbs also have the same properties. So you can take any herb out of these three for the detoxification of the body. It is available in the form of supplements in health stores.

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Soybean

When a person is suffering from the problem of pancreatitis then the blood sugar must be controlled so you should take soy in any form to regulate blood sugar levels. Soy is available in different forms like a raw form of soy, soybean, and soy milk or soy paneer. So take it any form you like to get good results.

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Turmeric

Turmeric contains Cur cumin which helps to reduce the inflammation in the pancreas. The turmeric will give very good results when taken in the form of supplements of turmeric as the amount of turmeric that you use in cooking is not sufficient for effective results. However, the people suffering from hypoglycemia should not use turmeric in large amounts.

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Prim some oil

Primsome oil has antioxidant properties which help to deal with the free radicals in the body that stimulate the pancreatitis signs. This herb also helps to reduce the inflammation of the pancreas. The prim some oil can be used for cooking or by adding this oil in salads.

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Gentian Root

The herb gentian is very effective for the treatment of pancreatitis. It contains glycosides and alkaloids. These constituents help to give relief from the pain and inflammation in this problem. You can take this herb in the form of tea which can be made by boiling the roots of this herb in water. It has got a bitter taste so you can add lemon or orange juice in its infusion. But the limitation of this herb is that it is not at all recommended for pregnant females or people suffering from gastrointestinal or high blood pressure problems.

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Chamomile

The herb chamomile has calming properties and it helps to give relief from the inflammation in the pancreas. The main constituents of this herb are coumarins, plant acids , cyanogenic glycosides and salicylate derivatives and this herb can be taken in the form of tea or the flowers of this herb can be used for herbal baths and poultices. It is also available in the form of essential oil which gives quick results to heal inflammation of the pancreas.