How to Treat Colitis With Digitalis

Colitis is the inflammation or swelling of the large intestine or colon. In the initial stages of colitis, dietary changes may be recommended. However, in long-standing cases of colitis, digitalis may be prescribed. Digitalis works by producing a positive inotropic or a kind of stimulating effect on the arteries that supply the colon, increasing the blood flow and decreasing the effects of colitis.

Instructions

• 1

  Consume digitalis tablets after meals. The dosage is directly proportional to the body weight (at a ratio of 1.5%) of the patient; for instance, a dose of 2.1 grams a day is appropriate for a person weighing 140 pounds.

• 2

  Take a tincture of digitalis in the amount of 1ml per day. There is one unit of digitalis in 1 ml of the tincture.

• 3

  Consume powdered digitalis. A daily dose of 30 to 100 mg mixed with a tall glass of lukewarm water or juice is recommended.

• 4

  Continue dosing with digitalis in your chosen form for a period of at least seven days or until symptoms of colitis subside for more than a couple of days.