How to cure ulcerative colitis naturally – effective remedies

Ulcerative colitis is an intestinal disease that mainly affects the membranes that surround both the large intestine and the part of the colon. It is characterized by causing inflammation and ulcers in these walls, among other symptoms. This intestinal problem usually appears, generally, due to hereditary causes or bacterial infections and among its most common primary symptoms we also find pain in the abdominal area and diarrhea with traces of blood, but others may also appear such as weight loss and appetite, fatigue, joint pain and anemia, among others.

Ulcerative colitis is a severe problem that requires both medical treatments and care and changes in habits. We can also relieve some of your symptoms through some home remedies. Next, in this article we explain how to cure ulcerative colitis naturally.

Ginger tea to cure ulcerative colitis

Ginger root is one of the most effective remedies to relieve the different symptoms caused by ulcerative colitis. Thanks to its richness in gingerols and shogaols, two active ingredients of this vegetable, ginger contains antibacterial properties that mainly eliminate the bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, the main cause of the appearance of digestive ulcers, although they also do it on other bacteria. In addition, thanks to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties it also helps to relieve inflammation and irritation caused by this disease in the intestinal system. To prepare the tea or infusion of ginger root for ulcerative colitis you will need:

Ingredients

• 1 small piece of ginger root
• 1 glass of mineral water
• Honey or lemon (optional)

Preparation and treatment

1. Cut the piece of ginger root to prepare the infusion.
2. Wash and peel that little piece and cut it into slices.
3. Now in a saucepan add a cup of mineral water and put it over medium heat until it begins to boil.
4. When the water reaches its boiling point, add the ginger slices and let it boil for 15 minutes.
5. Turn off the heat, cover the saucepan and let the ginger sit in the water for 5-8 minutes.
6. Finally strain the drink and add a little lemon juice or honey to give it a better flavor. You will be ready to take it.

Take this infusion 1 time a day, preferably in the morning, until the symptoms of colitis are relieved. It is important that you do not take it too late or at night, as it activates circulation and it may be difficult for you to sleep.

Cabbage water to treat ulcerative colitis

Cabbage is a vegetable with a high content of antioxidant substances, vitamins, minerals and soluble fiber. All this makes it a good homemade supplement to cure ulcerative colitis naturally, for its anti-inflammatory properties that relieve irritation and inflammation caused by ulcers and antioxidant properties that help improve the body's defenses.

To prepare cabbage water to relieve ulcerative colitis you will have to point out the following ingredients:

• 5 cabbage leaves
• 2 or 3 glasses of mineral water

Preparation and treatment

1. Add two cups of water in a pot and put it on the fire until it starts to boil.
2. When the water is boiling, add the 5 cabbage leaves and let them simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Now turn off the heat and let stand for 2 minutes plus the leaves in the water.
4. When the drink has cooled, strain it in a cup so that it is ready to consume.

Take this drink 2 times a day: one fasting and one during the snack.

Oat milk to relieve the symptoms of ulcerative

colitis

Oat milk or drink can also help treat colitis naturally. Due to its high content of soluble fiber and antioxidant compounds, oats are an ideal complement to this problem, since their excellent moisturizers exert a calming effect that helps relieve symptoms, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. This home remedy can be purchased in any herbalist or make oat milk yourself at home.

Ingredients

• 1 glass of mineral water
• 3 tablespoons oatmeal cereal
• 1 teaspoon honey

Preparation and treatment

1. Add in a cup of water 3 tablespoons of oatmeal in the form of cereal and let them sit for 1-2 hours until they soften.
2. Once the cereals have become softer, add them with the water where they have been soaking in a blender.
3. Then process the ingredients for a few minutes until you get a homogeneous drink.
4. Finally, add a teaspoon in the goat milk for a more delicious taste.

Take 1 cup of fasting oatmeal drink at least 3 days per week until symptoms improve.

Aloe vera, an effective home remedy for ulcerative colitis

Another home remedy to naturally treat this intestinal disease is aloe vera juice. The gel of this plant is very rich in water and different minerals, vitamins and fibers, so it has powerful anti-inflammatory, regenerative and analgesic properties so it is effective in reducing inflammation and abdominal pain caused by ulcerative colitis. Aloe vera or aloe vera gel can be purchased in an herbalist or prepared at home if you have a plant of this type.

Ingredients

• Half a glass of water
• 3 tablespoons aloe vera juice
• 1 tablespoon honey

Preparation and treatment

1. If you have an aloe vera plant at home, cut one of its leaves and then with the help of a knife, make a cut along to extract the pulp or gel.
2. Then with a spoon extract the gel containing the stem into a container.
3. Add in a blender 3 tablespoons of the juice obtained from the plant (or the container you bought in the herbalist) along with half a glass of water and a tablespoon of honey.
4. Process everything until you get a homogeneous juice.

Take this juice on an empty stomach for 3 or 4 days a week.