The diagnosis of pancreatitis encompasses a range of gastrointestinal tract disorders characterized by inflammation of the pancreas. The symptoms of this pathological condition can be diverse, but a key one is the sudden pain in the abdominal area – either in the left or right upper abdomen. The manifestations of pancreatitis may vary depending on the form of the disease and its intensity. Against the backdrop of sharp abdominal pain, patients may experience a deterioration in overall well-being, loss of appetite, and digestive disturbances. Similar symptoms can accompany the consumption of acute and fatty foods, as well as alcohol intake.
The treatment of pancreatitis is carried out with the help of medications and appropriately selected herbs. To achieve the maximum effect from therapy, it is necessary to adjust habits and adhere to a diet, excluding products that provoke inflammation of the pancreas.
TYPES OF PANCREATITIS
Based on the course of the disease, pancreatitis is classified into several forms:
- Acute: the patient experiences suddenly occurring symptoms of the disease.
- Acute recurrent pancreatitis: recurrent episodes of the disease occur several months after the first acute attack.
- Chronic disease, which develops systematically against the background of advanced acute pancreatitis.
- Exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis, which is a consequence of the advanced disease.
Pancreatitis requires prompt assistance and a qualified approach to treatment, as the acute form of the disease is life-threatening. Chronic pancreatitis may progress less intensively but significantly impairs the quality of life. Various factors contribute to this condition, such as the obstruction of bile ducts, intoxication, diseases of the stomach and duodenum, disorders leading to circulatory disturbances, overeating, and trauma. To select an optimal course for treating pancreatitis with folk remedies, it is necessary to accurately determine the cause of the disease. There is no single universal recipe since the patient’s condition must be taken into account.
If a patient is diagnosed with pancreatitis, herbal treatment can be a compromise in cases where medication is ineffective or harmful.
For the treatment of chronic pancreatitis, a classic herbal collection can be used.
Home treatment of acute pancreatitis should be systematic and strictly coordinated with a specialist. Self-medication in such a situation is unacceptable, as the patient may require urgent medical assistance.
It should be noted that herbal treatment of pancreatitis is a risky endeavor if the intake of medicinal herbs is carried out without a doctor’s prescription and prior consultation with them.
Before using an herbal collection, be sure to undergo an examination and consult with a doctor.
Recipe #1
INGREDIENTS
- Burdock root – 10 g
- Chamomile flowers – 10 g
- Calendula flowers – 10 g
- Wormwood herb – 10 g
- Horsetail herb – 10 g
- Knotweed herb – 10 g
- Sage – 10 g
- Mandrake root – 10 g
- St. John’s Wort herb – 10 g
PREPARATION Take each ingredient in equal parts, 10 grams each, and thoroughly mix until homogeneous. Pour the mixture with 200 ml of boiling water. Place one tablespoon of the mixture in a glass or enamel container, add 200 ml of boiling water, and simmer in a water bath for 15-20 minutes. Allow the prepared decoction to cool at room temperature. Take the herbal remedy three times a day, half a glass 30 minutes before meals. Consume the decoction along with a diet that strictly limits the intake of fatty, salty, and fried foods, as well as alcohol.
Recipe #2
INGREDIENTS
- Blueberry shoots – 15 g
- Corn silk with tassels – 15 g
- Cranberry leaves – 15 g
- Strawberry leaves – 15 g
- Bean pods – 15 g
PREPARATION Herbal treatment can be carried out with another recipe that combines beneficial herbs. For this, take equal parts of blueberry shoots, cranberry leaves, strawberry leaves, bean pods, and corn silk with tassels. After mixing the ingredients, place two tablespoons of the mixture in a thermos and pour boiling water (400-500 ml). Infuse for at least 1 hour, then strain. Take the infusion four times a day, half a glass before meals.
Recipe #3
INGREDIENTS
- Coriander fruits – 10 g
- Peppermint leaves – 10 g
- St. John’s Wort herb – 10 g
- Mandrake roots with rhizomes – 10 g
- Marsh cinquefoil herb – 10 g
- Coriander fruits – 10 g
PREPARATION An alternative method of treating pancreatitis with folk remedies is preparing a decoction from equal parts of mandrake root, coriander seeds, St. John’s Wort herb, peppermint leaves, marsh cinquefoil herb, and coriander. Pour two tablespoons of the mixture with two cups of boiling water and let it steep for 60 minutes (preferably in a thermos). After cooling, take it four times a day, half a glass half an hour before meals.
Recipe #4
INGREDIENTS
- Sand immortelle flowers – 10 g
- St. John’s Wort herb – 10 g
- Chamomile flowers – 10 g
- Birch buds – 10 g
PREPARATION Another herbal collection for treating pancreatitis includes immortelle flowers, St. John’s Wort herb, chamomile flowers, and birch buds, mixed in equal parts. Pour the prepared raw materials with water (0.5 liters of water per 20 grams of the mixture). Consume it after meals as herbal tea, and honey can be taken with it.
