Gastroparesis is a disorder that occurs in the stomach and affects the natural movement of the muscles (motility). Due to this health problem the digestive system slows down or doesn't work at all. We can say, it is the accumulation of gas in the stomach due to indigestion.
Gastroparesis affects the normal digestion, which leads to nausea and vomiting and the result of this problem is high blood sugar levels and low nutrition. Diabetes, and post-surgery can be reason for it.
SYMPTOMS OF GASTROPARESIS
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Acid reflux
- Abdominal bloating
- Abdominal pain
- Changes in blood sugar levels
- Lack of appetite
- Weight loss and malnutrition
RISK FACTORS OF GASTROPARESIS
- Diabetes
- Abdominal or esophageal surgery
- Infection, usually a virus
- Hypothyroidism (low thyroid)
CAUSES OF GASTROPARESIS
- Over Eating
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Fast food
- Stress
- Obesity
- High calories
Ayurveda, which is an ancient Indian system of curing people with herbs and holistic method says, imbalanced Vata and Pitta Dosha are the reason of Gastroparesis. Pitta is the heat or fire which controls the digestion and Vata is the air or wind. Low Pitta Dosha and Vata Dosha result in low digestive. The food we eat is digested by our digestive fire and is converted into nutrient plasma. In case of Gastroparesis the body produces ama or toxins instead of healthy nutrient plasma.
Planet Ayurveda treats Gastroparesis with natural herbs.
- Digestion Support
- Mahashankh Vati
- Sanjeevani Vati
- Hakam Churna
- Boswellia Curcumin Capsules
- Chitrakadi Vati
Herbal Remedies for Gastroparesis
1. Digestion Support
- Amla- It is known for its rejuvenating properties. It plays an important role in nourishing the body cells.
- Haritaki- Best herb which plays an important role in digestion. Haritaki reduces gas formation and relieves constipation.
- Bahera- It enhances the process of digestion and increases the appetite and regulates the bowel movement and avoids acidity.
- Saunf- Saunf or fennel is a very common ingredient found in the kitchen. It alleviates acidity and constipation
- Dhania- It is the best herb for soothing the digestive system as it acts as a coolant. Dhania acts as a mild laxative which helps in getting rid of constipation and mitigates gas formation.
- Pippali- It strengthens the digestive system and escalates the digestive fire.
- Jeerak- It is a very common remedy to remove gas and acidity. It also gives relief from abdominal pain and constipation.
2. Maha Shankh Vati
Helps in balancing the three doshas which play an important role to get the body working in a better and healthy way. It is the one which maintains a healthy metabolism and digestion.
- Pippali
- Chitraka
- Danti
- Shudh Parad
- Shudh Tankan
- Sarjakshar
- Yavkshar
3. Sanjeevani Vati
This formulation plays an important role in boosting up the digestive power. As per Ayurveda, the reason is a low digestive fire due to which the food is not digested properly and leads to indigestion and gas.
Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula) – It plays a vital part in the removal of toxic wastes.
Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) – It aids in detoxification and eases the digestive process. It also strengthens the digestive system.
- Pippali
- Vidanga
- Amalaki
- Vacha
- Guduchi herb
- Shudh Bhallatak
- Shudh Vatsnabh
4. Hakam Churna
It is an effective herbal supplement in the form of powder. This unique combination is also known as Tridoshic rasayan as it balances all the three energies of the body. Vata regulates the nervous system and the brain, pitta controls the metabolism, and kapha balances the structure of the body.
It has anti-inflammatory properties.
Hakam churna enhances the functioning of liver and improves the digestion.
It encourages the normal functioning of the digestive system and helps in detoxification.
Hakam Churna aids in getting rid of the conditions like obesity, heat, inflammation.
It is useful in restoring normal digestive functions and timely evacuation of feces to avoid the pain in ano-rectal region.
- Chandershoor
- Kalonji
- Methi
- Ajwain
5. Cap. Boswellia-Curcumin
It is one of the most effective combinations of anti-inflammatory herb offered by Planet Ayurveda. It is a combination of two herbs. The herbs used in it are analgesic and anti-inflammatory.
It decreases the inflammation and pain.
- Boswellia serrata
- Curcuma longa
6. Chitrakadi Vati
Chitrakadi vati is very helpful in improving the digestion.
It enhances the function of liver and increase the appetite.
This formulation is useful in relieving the feeling of fullness and hyperacidity.
- Plumbago zeylanica
- Five salts
- Zingiber officinalis
- Piper nigrum
- Piper longum
- Piper longum root
- Ferula asafetida
- Piper chaba
- Trachyspermum roxburghianum