This article is intended to help the reader in the rapid identification of natural remedies useful in the treatment of various symptoms, ailments and diseases. For some remedies listed, this usefulness may not have been confirmed by sufficient experimental tests, carried out with a scientific method. Furthermore, any natural remedy has potential risks and contraindications.
If available, we therefore recommend clicking on the link corresponding to the individual remedy to learn more about the topic. In any case, we remind you of the importance of avoiding self-treatment and to consult your doctor in advance to ascertain the absence of contraindications and drug interactions.
Crohn's disease belongs to the group of inflammatory bowel diseases. These are chronic diseases on an inflammatory basis and with an unrecognized etiology (considered multifactorial, where genetic, hereditary and environmental factors trigger exaggerated immune responses to microorganisms and / or food components, with abnormal release of cytokines and other inflammatory mediators).
Unlike ulcerative colitis (another typical inflammatory bowel disease), the lesions caused by Crohn's disease do not remain confined to the colon, but can also affect the upper tracts of the digestive tract, up to the mouth. The symptoms are characterized by the presence abdominal pain, alterations of the alvo (mainly diarrhea) and steatorrhea (greasy and greasy stools), with possible anemia, weight loss and hypovitaminosis. The medical therapy, based on the administration of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs, is rather similar.
Medicinal plants and supplements useful against Crohn's disease
Boswellia, EPA and DHA supplements (fish oil) to rebalance the ratio between omega three and omega six, Psyllium, Chamomile, Altea, Aloe vera gel, Uncaria tomentosa, Licorice, Horse chestnut, Plantain.
Specific supplements of vitamins and minerals to make up for nutritional deficiencies caused by malabsorption associated with Crohn's disease.
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