Pancreatitis (Agnyasaya Shotha)

शोफसमुत्थाना ग्रन्थिविद्रध्यलजीप्रभृतयः प्रायेण व्याधयोऽभिहिता अनेकाकृतयः,
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Pancreatitis : Symptoms, Causes, Types, Do's, Don'ts, Yoga, Ayurvedic Reference and Treatment: Complete Ayurveda Details

Pancreatitis is the acute or chronic inflammatory condition affecting the Pancreas gland. The Pancreas is a gland that is situated behind the stomach and it produces enzymes that help in digestion and hormones that help to regulate the way our body processes Glucose. So any inflammatory conditions to the Pancreas can trigger a collapse in the digestive mechanism as well as Glucose synthesis. It is very important to detect and treat Pancreatitis as soon as possible otherwise it may lead to many complications and eventually to death. Mild cases of pancreatitis relieve with treatment but chronic cases lead to life-threatening conditions. So, let’s know about effective diet, herbs, and home remedies for pancreatitis Ayurvedic treatment.

As per Ayurvedic textbooks, based on signs and symptoms, Pancreatitis can be correlated to Agnyasaya shotha. Acharyas like Vagbhata, Susrutha, and Charaka mentioned about Agnyasaya shotha along with its treatment protocols. It mainly occurs due to the imbalance between Vata and Pitta doshas along with harmful dietary habits. Agnyasaya shotha occurs due to many reasons like intake of foods that are hot, spicy, dry, etc, excessive exercise and injury to the pancreas, etc.

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Signs and Symptoms of Pancreatitis (Agnyasaya Shotha)

Abdominal pain
Anorexia
Nausea and vomiting
Jaundice
Abdominal distension
Weight loss
Discoloration around umbilicus
Tachycardia
Increased temperature

Ayurvedic Reference of Pancreatitis (Agnyasaya Shotha)

Causes of Pancreatitis (Agnyasaya Shotha)

Pancreatitis occurs due to inflammation of the Pancreas based on different causes like:-

Trauma
Biliary calculi
Peptic ulcer
Reaction to some drugs
Viral infection
Vascular disorders
After gastric surgery
High alcohol intake
Hyperparathyroidism
Genetical reasons

Types of Pancreatitis (Agnyasaya Shotha)

There are 2 types of Pancreatitis present:-

Acute Pancreatitis – Acute condition presenting with abdominal pain
Chronic Pancreatitis – Continuing inflammatory disease characterized by irreversible morphological changes

Investigation of Pancreatitis (Agnyasaya Shotha)

The condition Pancreatitis can be detected based on different methods like:-

CT Scan
Radiography
USG

Complications of Pancreatitis (Agnyasaya Shotha)

If Acute Pancreatitis is not detected and treated, it will lead to Chronic stages.

Shock
Pulmonary insufficiency
Pancreatic CA

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Diet in Pancreatitis (Agnyasaya Shotha)

Do's (Pathya) in Pancreatitis (Agnyasaya Shotha)

Control Diabetes
Mild exercises
Intake of Takra (Buttermilk) and Coriander
Eating easily digestible foods

Don'ts (Apathya) in Pancreatitis (Agnyasaya Shotha)

Alcohol
Milk, wheat, soft drinks
Non vegetarian diet
Heavy to digest food items like fried food and junk food

Yoga and Pranayama for Pancreatitis (Agnyasaya Shotha)

It has been a well-known fact that yoga asanas (postures) and pranayama can alleviate many diseases and can maintain a healthy lifestyle. We can control the Pancreatitis by engaging in asanas like:-

Vajrasana,
Chakrasana,
Ardha chakrasana etc.

By mastering Pranayama, we can control breathing mechanisms which in turn helps to improve many systemic diseases as well as Pancreatitis.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Pancreatitis (Agnyasaya Shotha)

Ayurvedic treatments have excellent positive responses in the case of Pancreatitis. We have also developed numerous Ayurvedic combinations based on ancient textbooks for the ailment of Pancreatitis.

Internal Medicines of Pancreatitis (Agnyasaya Shotha)

Kaidaryadi kashayam
Vilwadi gulika
Kaidarya churnam
Kalyanaka ksaram
Madhookasavam
Jeerakarishtam
Saptasaram kashayam
Chiruvilwadi kashayam
Vilwadi lehyam
Drakshadi lehyam

Single Herbs Used in Pancreatitis (Agnyasaya Shotha)

Haridra (Turmeric)
Amalaki (Gooseberry)
Spinach
Garlic
Onions

References:

Shloka No. 3, Chapter No. 17 – Amapakvaisaniya, Susruta Samhita, Sutrasthanam by Acharaya Sushruta.
Acharaya JT. Sushruta Samhita of Sushruta, Uttar Tantra. Ch. 40, Ver. 169. 9th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Orientalia; 2007. p. 709.
Paradhkar HS. Ashtang Hridayam of Vagabhata, Chikitsa Sthana. Ch. 22, Ver. 44. 2nd ed. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Krishnadas Academy; 2006. p. 731.
Shastri RD. Bhaisajyaratnavali of Shri Govind Das. Ch. 56, Ver. 25-29. 19th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Prakashan; 2008. p. 922.

Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Can Ayurveda treat Pancreatitis?

Answer: Ayurveda can successfully treat pancreatitis as Ayurvedic herbs and herbal remedies are helpful in complete regression of pain, increasing appetite and body weight by correcting the pancreatic enzymes and other morphological changes in chronic pancreatitis.

Question: What is the cause of Pancreatitis according to Ayurveda?

Answer: The Agni or digestive fire is located in pancreatitis according to Ayurveda. The vitiation of Pitta dosha is responsible for pancreatitis where the consumed food is burnt out and depletes the body of its nutrition.

Question: What are the herbs useful in pancreatitis?

Answer: Herbs such as Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Bael fruit (Aegle marmelos), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica), Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), etc. are beneficial in pancreatitis.

Question: What are the herbs useful in pancreatitis?

Answer: Herbs and spices such as – Dandelion Root, Indian Gooseberry, Turmeric, Haritaki are beneficial.

Question: Can Pancreatitis be reversed?

Answer: Yes, chronic as well as acute pancreatitis can be reversed naturally under the guidance of an eminent Ayurvedic expert as Ayurvedic treatment is based on the Prakriti, Agni, or digestive fire and the causative factors.