Natural Treatments For Colitis

Colitis is the inflammation of the large intestine. It is caused by factors such as viral and bacterial infections, inflammatory bowel disease, improper blood circulation, diabetes, high blood pressure, weak immune system and smoking.

This illness may result in dehydration, abdominal pain and bloating, bloody stools, diarrhea, chills and fever. The use of different natural treatments can provide relief from this problem.

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Best Natural Treatments for Colitis

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Boswellia

Boswellia is anti-inflammatory in nature. Consumption of boswellia extract can help in curing the symptoms associated with the medical condition. Boswellia tea can be taken on a regular basis to obtain the desired results.

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Aloe Vera

Aloe vera juice (1/4th cup) can be taken on a daily basis to protect the body from various inflammatory diseases which may result in colitis. Aloe vera gel dissolved in water can be consumed per day.

Another option is to consume a mixture of aloe vera gel and honey on a frequent basis. This treatment is not recommended for pregnant women and lactating mothers.

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Vitamins

Deficiency of vitamin D can aggravate the problem. The anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of vitamin E can treat various inflammatory disorders like ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and so on.

Vitamin A and vitamin B can boost the immune system. Different sources of these vitamins include fish, egg, milk, leafy vegetables, oysters, almonds and sunlight.

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Buttermilk

A person can consume a glass of buttermilk on a daily basis to control the growth of the medical condition. Another alternative is to consume a mixture of buttermilk and porridge/boiled rice with a banana 2 times per day.

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Drumstick

A person can mix the drumstick leaf juice and honey with coconut water and consume this mixture 2 to 3 times per day to cure the problem. A soup prepared with the use of drumstick leaves and water can also be consumed to obtain relief.

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Wheatgrass

Various symptoms associated with colitis can be relieved with the consumption of wheatgrass juice on a frequent basis. Wheatgrass powder mixed in vegetable soup can also be consumed on a daily basis to obtain the desired results.

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Cabbage

A person can boil raw cabbage leaves, carrot and papaya in water. The juice extracted from this mixture should be consumed 2 times on a daily basis for a period of 5 days to cure colitis. Intake of raw cabbage can also provide effective results.

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Apple

Apple is another effective natural treatment for the problem. A person can boil a combination of apple pulp and nutmeg powder in clarified butter (half teaspoon).

Consumption of this mixture multiple times on a weekly basis can relieve the inflammation and irritation caused by the problem. A combination of apple and carrot juice can also be taken on a daily basis.

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Banana

A ripe banana can be consumed 2 times per day to treat the problem within a short span of time. A person can blend a banana with soy milk and consume this mixture several times in a week to get effective results. Another alternative is to consume a mixture of banana and fresh curd on a frequent basis.