Gut Healing

Gut Healing Protocols: Nutrition + Ayurveda

Ayurvedic Herbs for Gut Healing (Charaka / Sushruta References)
  • Triphala: Gentle detoxifier, supports regular elimination, rich in antioxidants.
  • Haritaki: Vata balancing, supports bowel movement, removes ama (toxins).
  • Amalaki (Amla): Cools Pitta, rejuvenates gut lining, vitamin C source.
  • Licorice (Yashtimadhu): Soothes ulcers, acid reflux, and leaky gut symptoms.
  • Kutaja: Effective for diarrhea, IBS-D, and dysentery (used in Kutajarishta).
  • Bilva (Bael fruit): Used in IBS, chronic colitis, and gut strengthening.
  • Mustaka: Anti-diarrheal and anti-inflammatory.
Panchakarma Therapies for Gut Healing
  • Vamana: Therapeutic emesis for Kapha-related disorders like congestion, indigestion, and bloating.
  • Virechana: Pitta-cleansing purgation for liver detox, acid reflux, skin issues.
  • Basti: Medicated enema, essential for Vata imbalances like constipation, IBS, and anxiety.
  • Nasya: Nasal therapy for clearing head-gut axis blockages and regulating sleep/emotion.
  • Raktamokshana: Bloodletting (rarely done) for inflammatory skin/gut disorders.
Gut Healing Timeline (7–30 Days)
  • Day 1–7: Eliminate dairy, sugar, gluten, processed food. Start khichdi cleanse + Triphala at night.
  • Day 8–14: Add soups, soft vegetables, soothing teas (fennel, coriander, cumin). Observe bowel changes.
  • Day 15–21: Introduce simple grains, fruits, curd (if tolerated), fermented foods. Continue journaling.
  • Day 22–30: Slowly test old trigger foods, maintain fiber, ghee, hydration, and positive habits.
  • Optional: Use Panchakarma if symptoms persist despite protocol.
Dosha-based Lab Interpretation Suggestions
  • Vata: Prone to nutrient malabsorption — check B12, folate, magnesium, homocysteine.
  • Pitta: Inflammatory markers often elevated — monitor CRP, LFTs, Vitamin D, bile flow.
  • Kapha: Prone to sluggish metabolism — track cholesterol, blood glucose, ferritin, thyroid.
  • Observe symptoms alongside lab reports to understand root imbalance rather than isolated markers.

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