Therapy Resources

Herbal Remedies - Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is a disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract, usually infecting the small intestine. The inflammation is brought about by an abnormal response from the sufferers immune system mistaking microbes, such as bacteria (normally found in the intestines) for foreign invaders, in doing so the body launches an attack on these substances, white blood cells are sent to the invading region causing chronic inflammation, ultimately leading to ulceration of the intestine.

Although allot of research has been carried out into the cause of chron's disease as of yet there is not a defining cause or cure..

Herb
Tormentil	Stops diarrhoea quickly and aids healing of intestinal lining.
Devil's Claw	Anti-inflammatory and rebalances immune system.