Diverticulitis
Abdominal pain, fever, nausea
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About Diverticulitis
When small, bulging pouches called diverticula form in the lining of your intestines, the condition is known as diverticulosis. These pouches are typically harmless and don't cause any problems.
However, if these pouches become infected or inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. While some cases of diverticulitis are mild, others can be severe and lead to serious complications, such as a large infection or a perforation—also known as a rupture—in the bowel.
Slippery Elm
Verified Herb
Why it works:
Mucilage / demulcent action: the inner bark contains mucilaginous polysaccharides that form a viscous gel when mixed with water. That gel can create a protective coating over irrit...
Instructions:
Forms available. • Powdered inner bark (mixed into water to make a gruel or tea), capsules/tablets, lozenges, and some herbal combination formulas/teas. Drugs.com Dr. Christopher H...
Warnings:
Major cautions. • Not a replacement for medical care. During an acute diverticulitis episode with fe...
Studies:
Several small, pilot or open-label trials and a few randomiz...
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High-Fiber Diet
Verified Herb
Why it works:
High-fiber diets are primarily effective for preventing diverticulitis and managing diverticulosis (the presence of diverticula without inflammation). The mechanism works through s...
Instructions:
The implementation of a high-fiber diet for diverticular disease follows specific guidelines:. Fiber Goals: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025, recommends a dietary fi...
Warnings:
During Active Diverticulitis: When you're having a bout of diverticulitis, it's helpful to give your...
Studies:
The scientific evidence for high-fiber diets in diverticular...
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Aloe Vera Juice
Herb
Why it works:
Aloe vera helps with diverticulitis due to its anti-inflammatory properties helping to move the fecal matter along, that could otherwise get stuck in the pouches and lead to infect...
Instructions:
Dosage Recommendations:. • Drink two ounces of aloe a day to help soothe and prevent symptoms. Home Remedy for Diverticulitis: The Help You Need. • About 12 to 16 ounces per day of...
Warnings:
Aloe Latex Warning: Taking aloe latex or whole-leaf extract by mouth may be unsafe. It's likely unsa...
Studies:
Limited Direct Evidence: However, it is important to note th...
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Turmeric (Curcumin)
Verified Herb
Why it works:
Turmeric’s active component, curcumin, has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These effects are achieved by:. • Inhibiting pro-inflammatory enzymes (e.g., COX-2,...
Instructions:
Currently, no standardized medical guidelines exist for dosing turmeric in diverticulitis specifically. However:. • Some sources suggest using ~2 grams of curcumin per day for 30 d...
Warnings:
General safety: Culinary turmeric is generally safe. High-dose supplementation may cause mild side e...
Studies:
Evidence Found:A 2021 study involving curcumin + Boswellia r...
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Boswellia
Verified Herb
Why it works:
Anti-inflammatory mechanism: The most active Boswellia constituents (boswellic acids — especially 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid, AKBA) inhibit 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) and modu...
Instructions:
Key points from clinical reports and product trials:. • Common clinical dosing used in trials: Many trials use standardized extracts containing known amounts of boswellic acids (of...
Warnings:
Not a substitute for acute/complicated care: If diverticulitis is acute and severe (fever, severe ab...
Studies:
Drugs in Context — Symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular di...
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Berberine
Verified Supplement
Why it works:
Mechanisms of action:. Antimicrobial and gut-microbiome modulation: Berberine exhibits antimicrobial activity, helping reduce harmful bacteria and support beneficial gut flora—pote...
Instructions:
Dosing & administration:. • Doses commonly used range from 0.4 g to 2 g per day, typically divided across 2–3 doses before meals. evinature. • Quality matters: Opt for reputable, h...
Warnings:
General safety profile:. • Berberine is typically well-tolerated in adults up to 1.5 g/day, with mil...
Studies:
Clinical trials registry: An ongoing or recently initiated t...
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Marshmallow Root
Verified Herb
Why it works:
Mucilage / demulcent effect: marshmallow root is rich in mucilaginous polysaccharides that form a protective, mucin-like film over irritated mucous membranes. That physical coating...
Instructions:
Clinical guidance for diverticulitis specifically is lacking; the following are commonly used traditional preparations and dosing ranges reported in regulatory monographs and pract...
Warnings:
If you have acute diverticulitis symptoms (fever, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, inability to pass...
Studies:
Mechanistic and preclinical work: there are several in-vitro...
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Psyllium
Verified Fiber
Why it works:
Psyllium contains soluble fiber that binds to water in the intestine, making stool softer, increasing stool volume, and stimulating digestion. This helps stool move through the int...
Instructions:
Dosage: Your doctor may suggest you take a fiber product such as methylcellulose (Citrucel) or psyllium (Metamucil) one to three times a day. These products are available as powder...
Warnings:
Choking Risk: Psyllium can swell in your throat and cause choking if you don't take it with enough l...
Studies:
Systematic Reviews: Three randomised controlled trials (RCT)...
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