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This is a rather difficult question because Essiac tea is not a single herb, but a blend of herbs. The ingredients were combined to be used for cancer, digestive troubles and health in general, but not particularly for Crohn's disease. However, I suppose a cautious use of the blend could be used in mild cases of Crohn's disease.
One of the ingredients is the white inner bark of slippery elm (Ulmus fulva or rubra). Made into a tea it turns into a gel like substance that coats and protects the digestive tract. This soothing herb is recommended for Crohn's disease.
Some of the herbs in the Essiac tea are strong cleansers of the body or could irritate the gut and patients with severe Crohn's disease should avoid these. Although in more severe cases regular medicines (pharmaceuticals) should not be overlooked, selected herbs and supplements could be added under guidance of an experienced health practitioner.
Other useful ingredients in Essiac tea for Crohn's disease:
Burdock (root) - Arctium lappa. This herb improves lever function and bile flow and so improves digestion. It could be used as a support.
Kelp. This vegetable from the sea contains lots of trace minerals which are welcome with the disturbed digestion by Crohn's disease. The alginates in kelp have a soothing and cleansing effect on the digestive tract. Overuse could trigger hypothyreodism or hyperthyroidism.
Red Clover - Trifolium pretense. This herb cleans the blood and decreases inflammation. It can be used as a remedy against Crohn's disease.
Watercress = Nasturtium officinale. This vegetable contains lots of healthy minerals and vitamins. So it is healthy for everyone and for Crohn's disease in particular. It was added to the original Essiac formula to prevent kidney stone formation by the oxalic acid from the Sheep Sorrel. New evidence shows that it could prevent Breast cancer.
Maybe not so useful for Crohn's disease:
Sheep Sorrel - Rumex acetosella. According to Rene Caisse this herb was the most active ingredient in the Essiac mixture. It is helpful against leaky gut, one of the possible causes of Crohn's disease.
Turkish Rhubarb (root) - Rheum palmatum. In larger doses this herb acts as an healthy laxans, but that is not what Crohn patients want. In small doses it could help against diarrhea. It is helpful against leaky gut.
Blessed Thistle - Cnicus benedictus. This herb helps digestion. But it contains tannins and might irritate stomach and intestines.
What else can I help you with?
Alternatives to prednisone and imuran for crohns disease?
hmm im not sure but something that seems to help people with crohns is remicade...so maybe that?
What does cdai refer to with Crohns disease?
The Crohns Disease Activity Index is a questionnaire used in research to help measure how the disease is affecting the patient.
Who has cured crohns disease?
if you mean who has recovered from crohn's disease, i have. but no one has 'cured' it. it is so far only managed with medications, but these medicines help it to very very unnoticable.
You have crohns disease but you are to imbarest to tell your parents but you need to do something quick?
Crohns is nothing to be embarrassed about, so get over it.If you need their help you have to tell them for the sake of your health.Would you rather be alive an humble, or proud and dead?
Alcohol-related effects on Crohns disease. My 18 year old son has had Crohns disease for ten years and just started to drink and smoke. Won't listen to what I say. Just wants to have fun. Help.?
its his choice but if it hurts then he should stop. Enjoy your life, Not destroy your life.
Could anxiety medication help crohns disease?
Some anti anxiety medications have been used effectively in combination with anti-inflammatory medicines over the years. While not suspected of being the cause of Crohns disease anymore, it is well known that anxiety and stress can exacerbate a flare up of your disease making treatment more difficult.
How does Crohns Disease affect the person with the disease?
well my sister has crohns disease,and it affects everyone. but to answer your question...it changes their diet so they cant have certain foods,they have to take their meds or whatever they do to control it everyday or when needed, and deal with the pain and other medical problems that come with it. i know of a website that might help but im not sure so I'll give it to you anyway. www.ccfa.org
Is there an ulcerative colitis diet that can help to reduce the symptoms of the disorder?
Ulcerative colitis can be a horrible disease to have, but there are things that you can eat to help the situation. www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/���ulcerative-colitis/���creating-an-ulcerative-colitis-plan
What is crohns's disease?
Crohns disease is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the intestines. Crohns disease can affect the digestive system anywhere from the mouth to the anus. It most often causes ulcerations in the large and small bowels, typically at the joining of the two bowels called the ileum (located on the right side of the abdomen near the appendix) but can manifest anywhere in the digestive tract. Symptoms include but are not exclusive to, abdominal pain often severe, cramping, nausea, frequent diarrhea, rectal bleeding. These symptoms often result in severe weight loss, fatigue, and depression. Follow the link provided below for much more information. Crohns disease is an inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract that affects both children and adults. Crohns can affect any part of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. The cause of Crohns disease is unknown. Common symptoms of Crohns disease can include abdominal pain and tenderness, diarrhea, anal pain and or drainage, rectal bleeding, severe weight loss, mouth sores, fissures, fever, infections, bloating, gas and rectal abscess. Patients can also have problems outside of the digestive tract, including skin rash, joint pain, eye redness and liver problems. Crohns disease is a chronic illness, medical and surgical treatments can help control the course of the disease, but cannot cure it. Treatments now are allowing many patients to experience long periods of symptom-free remission.
Why is it harder to absorb the nutrients in a banana when you have crohns disease?
It's not just banana's Crohns patients have trouble with. Crohns patients often have a hard time absorbing many nutrients. Up to 40 percent of people with Crohns do not absorb carbohydrates properly. They may experience bloating, gas, and diarrhea as well as a loss in other important nutrients. As for Banana's, bananas have been found to be beneficial to Crohns sufferers because of the high vitamins and minerals, not to mention being low density texture wise. Your digestive system may have trouble absorbing what you need so the newest theory in dietary rules indicate you should load up on the best available. Banana's are one fruit Crohns dietitian specialists now suggest eating. Bananas also help neutralize stomach acids, and are used as a preventative against ulcers, something crucial for those with Crohns, as it may help minimize future flare ups. A banana per day can help achieve a goal of Crohns nutrition management, which is running to the bathroom less.
How can you get weed perscribed to you if you have Crohns disease?
Your doctor must agree it will help. More and more doctors are recognizing the benefits marijuana's active ingredient THC has for the treatment of Crohn's disease. Crohn's is now widely accepted as a disease that medical marijuana can help as it has anti-emetic (anti-nausea), anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties.
Is Australian Crohns Disease caused at birth or from the environment?
It is still unknown what causes Crohn's disease. This is what is known or suspected. Inherited predisposition has long been suspected and families with a history of Crohn's often produce children with higher risk of developing the disease. Environmental triggers also are being studied with no definitive results. Hyper activation of the immune system appears to be an important clue but testing and research is ongoing. Most recently a gene called NOD2 has been identified as having an association with Crohns. Crohn's disease is not however confined to an individual country, a Canadian or American with crohns disease is diagnosed the same as an Australian. Dropping the country specific designation will help your search for information.
