Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW ON ROLE OF PANCHAMRIT PARPATI IN MANAGEMENT OF GRAHANI ROGA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Bharti R. Shinde*, G. G. Asati and G. H. Kodwani

Abstract

Grahani is very important organ of Annavaha Strotas (Gastrointestinal tract). As Aahar-paka (Digestion) is greatly dependent upon its functioning. In Ayurveda, “Rogah sarve api manda agneh.” – Vagbhata. That is most probable cause for manifestation of diseases is Mandagni. Which leads to improper digestion thereby leading to the formation of Ama which is the root cause for manifestation of diseases. The treatment of most of the diseases including Grahani Roga is mainly targeted towards the Agni thereby correcting the Ama. The Agni is primarily located in Grahani (Pittadhara kala). Impairment of Agni leads to Grahanidosha. So, in this study we primarily focussing on management of Grahani Roga. Parpati kalpana is one of the Rasaushadhi used in management of Grahani Roga. Deepan and Grahi property of Parpati improves the absorption of nutritive materials and supplementation of vitamins & various minerals gradually relieves the associated symptoms. As there are various references of Panchamrit Parpati. Here we are considering the method of Bhaishajya Ratnawali as this book is mentioned in schedule book of Drug and Cosmetic Act.

Keywords: Grahani Roga, Agni, Panchamrita Parpati, Irritable bowel syndrome.