Functional Phytotherapy for Ulcerative colitis, Chron’s disease and SIBO

1.Bowel Flora protocol *.Aim treatment is to resolve dysbiosis
2.Eliminate persistent pathogens:Thuja, Licorice, St.John’d Wort
3.Optimize immune system function: Androghraphis, Echinacea, Myrrh
4.Eliminate Chronic inflammation:Myrrh, Boswellia, Licorice, Meadowsweet, Chamomile
5.Enhance natural barriers: Chamomile,Licorice, Meadowsweet, Golden Seal
6.Protect cells:Green tea, Grape seed, Turmeric, Rosemary, Garlic
7.Optimize digestive system:Wormwood, Gentian, Feverfew, Ginger,Chen Pi
8.Diet:
a.Reduce sugar and refined carbohydrates;Low sulfur diet;Dairy free;Reduce animal protein.
B.Add: Garlic;Soluble fibers; vegetables and spices

1.Bowel Flora protocol*.Aim treatment is to resolve dysbiosis: 3-4 cycles ( 8-12 weeks)
2.Add Gentian Wormwood, Feverfew, Ginger (3 times day)
3.Echinacea root twice per day
4.To improve fat absorption & transit time: add Artichoke, Dandelion,Milk Thistle (3 times day)
5. For cramping pain:Cramp Bark, Ginger 2-4 times per day
6.To reduce chronic inflammation: Licorice, Chamomile,Meadowsweet ( 3 times per day)

*Bowel Flora Protocol

Day 1:
Prescribed medicines and supplements are to be taken as normal if the patient is currently on a protocol
Fasting — no food and plenty of water; if the patient cannot fast, recommend to eat light, fresh meals of vegetables and salads only.
No consumption of yeast, sugar or starches is essential. This includes fruits. Vegetable juices and broths are acceptable.
No alcohol or caffeine.
If cravings for carbohydrates are interfering with patient compliance, add Gymnema tablets (3 per day) into the protocol for blood sugar regulation.

Days 2 and 3:
Garlic: 1-2 fresh crushed cloves of garlic twice daily or 2 high quality, enterically-coated garlic tablets. If fresh garlic is used, it should be taken with a copious quantity of water. This has the effect of flushing the fresh garlic quickly into the small intestine.
Goldenseal could be taken here as well: 4 tablets containing at least 500 mg of root per day
Fasting is ideal; if the patient cannot fast, recommend very light, fresh meals of vegetables and salads.
No consumption of yeast, sugar or starches is essential. This includes fruits and fruit juices. Vegetable juices and broths are acceptable.
No alcohol or caffeine.

Days 4-15:
Slippery elm powder: 1-2 heaped teaspoons of slippery elm powder with copious (240 mL) water, to allow it to swell in the GIT.
Herbal antioxidant (green tea, grape seed extract, turmeric, rosemary): 2 tablets at night before bed or on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours away from food

Gradually introduce clean, fresh foods
Daily consumption of green tea
Day 16: Repeat protocol for another 14 days cycle if desireed.