Description
Pancreatitis is a disease of the Pancreas.
The inflammation of the Pancreas is Pancreatitis.
The Pancreas is an elongated pear shaped organ. It is located in the Abdomen, behind the Stomach.
Normal Functions of Pancreas
1) The production of digestive enzymes that help in breaking down Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins.
2) Production of Hormones such as Insulin and Glucagon. These Hormones control the sugar level in the Blood.
3) Secretion of digestive Juices into the Bloodstream and Ducts.
Normally, the Pancreas produce the digestive Enzymes for digestion. These inactivated enzymes move into the Small Intestines and Ducts. They become activated there and help in digestion.
Diseased State. If the enzymes get activated inside the Pancreas, they cause Inflammation. This causes disruption in the functioning of the Pancreas. The result is a diseased state as given in the symptoms.
Causes of Pancreatitis
Tumor
Injury
Alcohol
Smoking
Infection
Drug Abuse
Medications
Hypercalcemia
Pancreatic Cancer
Hyperparathyroidism
Stones in Gallbladder
If not treated properly, Pancreatitis may cause
Death
Shock
Diabetes
Organ Failure
Permanent damage of Pancreas
Materia Medica for Pancreatitis
Single Herb The Antiinflammatory property of Nut Grass ( Motha ) helps to reduce the inflammation of the Pancreas. It reduces the Abdominal Pain caused due to Pancreatitis.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of Nut Grass powder in 2 glass of water. Boil it until the water remains half. Add black pepper for taste. Drink it daily for a month to cure Pancreatitis.
Bitter Gourd ( Karela in India ) reduces the inflammation of the Pancreas. It supports the proper functioning of the Pancreas and gives relief from the Abdominal Pain.
Have 3 to 4 teaspoons of fresh Bitter Gourd juice daily for a month.
Antiinflammatory property of Basil ( Tulsi ) helps to reduce the inflammation of the Pancreas. Add 4 to 5 fresh Basil leaves in a cup of hot water. Boil it for 5 minutes. Strain it off. Drink this tea twice day to get relief from the Pancreatitis symptoms.
Gingerol present in Ginger ( Adrak in India ) helps to sooth the Pancreas. Ginger has strong Antiinflammatory property. This helps to reduce the inflammation and pain in the Pancreas.
Add raw Ginger in your daily diet.
OR : Add 1 to 2 piece of fresh Ginger in a cup of hot water. Boil it for 5 minutes. Strain and drink. Have this tea twice a day.
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A good combination of herbs is Fringe Tree, Chelone glabra and Milk Thistle.
And, do not forget to supplement the herbs with Chromium. Chromium helps regulate blood sugar levels.
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The Antiinflammatory property of
Ginger ( Adrak in India ) helps to reduce the inflammation of the Pancreas.
Tinospora Cordifolia ( Giloy in India ) rejuvenates and strengthens it. This is an ideal herbal combination to treat Pancreatitis.
Mix 1/2 teaspoon of Tinospora Cordifolia powder and 1/4 teaspoon of dried Ginger powder. Have it with warm water 2 times a day. Do this for 15 days.
OR : Add 1/2 teaspoon of fresh Ginger juice in 3 to 4 teaspoons of fresh Tinospora Cordifolia juice. Mix well. Drink it an hour before meal for 2 weeks.