This article aims to help the reader in the rapid identification of natural remedies useful in the treatment of various symptoms, disorders and pathologies. For some of the listed remedies, this utility may not have been confirmed by sufficient experimental tests conducted with a scientific method. Furthermore, any natural remedy presents potential risks and contraindications.
If available, we therefore recommend that you click 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 beforehand to ascertain the absence of contraindications and drug interactions.
Crohn's disease belongs to the group of inflammatory bowel diseases. These are chronic pathologies on an inflammatory basis and with an unknown aetiology (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 symptomatology is characterized by the presence of abdominal pains, alterations of the alvus (mainly diarrhea) and steatorrhea (fat and oily stools), with possible anemia, weight loss and hypovitaminosis. Rather, medical therapy based on the administration of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs is rather similar.
Useful medicinal plants and supplements against Crohn's disease
Boswellia, supplements of EPA and DHA (fish oil) to rebalance the relationship 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 compensate for nutritional deficiencies caused by malabsorption associated with Crohn's disease.
