Best Ayurvedic Treatment For food poisoning

Food poisoning

Food poisoning from the point of view of Ayurveda

Food poisoning is an illness caused by consuming contaminated food and water. Sometimes food may be contaminated while cooking due to unhygienic conditions. Common causes of food poisoning are infectious organisms like viruses, bacteria or parasites.

With food poisoning, one or more doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) and Gunas (qualities) may be aggravated.

Common symptoms of food poisoning:

Vomiting

Nausea

Watery or bloody diarrhea

Abdominal pain and cramps

Fever

Dizziness

Body weakness

Dry mouth and excessive thirst

Insufficient urination

Tingling sensation in the arms

Blurred vision

Bloating

Headache

How Ayurvedic doctors treat food poisoning

Ayurvedic treatment of food poisoning aims at detoxification of the body and gives effective results. The most popular way of treatment are Panchakarma therapies such as:

Nabhi basti – in this procedure, the medicated oil is applied to the umbilical region. It helps reduce abdominal pain and cramps.
Anuvasan vasti – in this treatment mentod, medicated oil is administered into the patient through the anal area to remove toxins from the body.
Niruha vasti – in this procedure, the patient is given a herbal enema to detoxify the body.

Recommended Ayurvedic medicines, which can be prescribed at the discretion of an Ayurvedic doctor are:

Detox premium powder – It helps in removing toxins from the body in case of food poisoning
Sheet Dhara Syrup is a herbal syrup that treats problems such as: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and abdominal cramps
Trikatu syrup is an antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, digestive and carminative properties
Trikatu tablets are pure herbal preparations which are often recommended for food poisoning

Tips for effective prevention and Ayurvedic treatment of food poisoning

Clean and disinfect food preparation surfaces and crockery with hot water
Wash hands with soap and water before and after preparing food
Eat light and small amounts of food
Citric acid kills bacteria that cause food poisoning
Drink hot water mixed with turmeric and dry ginger
Basil is an excellent herb to soothe the abdominal discomfort caused by food poisoning
Boil 1 tsp of cumin seeds with 1 cup of water can ease food poisoning

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