Colitis
Colitis is a chronic inflammation of the Bowel lining.Symptoms
- Abdominal pain or bloating
- Diarrhea
- Constant urge to defecate
- Bloody stool
- Fever
Causes
- Infection (Viral, Bacterial, Parasitic)
- Food Poisoning
- Poor blood supply to the colon (Ischemic Colitis)
- invasion of the colon wall with collagen or lymphocytes
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis
Diagnosis in Western Medicine may involve Colonoscopy, Stool Culture, Barium Enema, CT or MRI scans. Treatment may include antibiotics, diet modification
See also
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Western Tradition Simples
Formulas Decoction of Tormentil (Gabelhover) Powder of Marshmallow Powder to Warm and Bind the Belly (Roneletius) Costus Garuda (Ru khyung) (Tibetan Medicine) Shilajit 9 (Brag zun dgu pa) (Tibetan Medicine) Nutmeg Powder (Jatiphaladi Churna) (Ayurveda) |
Chinese Classification Simples Formulas Bai Zhu Shao Yao San Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang Li Zhong Wan Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui Xiao Jian Zhong Tang |
Special Formula
INFUSION FOR COLITIS
Comfrey leaf
Agrimony
Marshmallow leaf
Cranesbill, of each equal parts
Prepare a standard infusion.
This is used for Mucous Colitis marked by Diarrhea with Mucus, and Bowel Pain.
Dose: take a wine-glassful three times daily. (Wonders in Weeds, W. Smith)
INFUSION FOR COLITIS AND DUODENAL ULCERS
Dandelion
St. John’s Wort
Lemon Balm
Calendula
Fennel, of each 1 teaspoon
This is boiled for 5 minutes, covered and steeped for 40 minutes.
Used for chronic Colitis and Duodenal Ulcers, marked by gnawing pain in the lower abdomen.
Take 3 times daily.