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A CLINICAL STUDY ON THE ROLE OF DADIMADI GHRITA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GRAHANI DOSHA W.S.R TO IBS

Shubham Ladkat* (B.A.M.S), G. Vinay Mohan M.D (Ayu.), Ishwarayya S. Mathapati M. D. (Ayu.), G. S. Dharmannavar M. D. (Ayu.) and Punit P., M. D. (Ayu.)

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Abstract

Now-a-days, unwholesome food habits and changes in life style, mental disturbances like anxiety, grief, stress & strain leads to Gastricupset (Agnimandhya), which is said to be the root cause for the manifestation of various diseases like Amlapitta, Atisara, Pravahika, Grahani. According to acharyas, Grahani is the main seat of agni. It is not only seat of agni but also supported by it. The term Grahani dosha implies the malfunctioning of agni. The Agni and Grahani are interdependent, therefore all the etiological factors of Grahani dosha leads to many conditions ranging from Aruchi to life threatening toxic diseases like Visuchika. Mandagni causes improper digestion of ingested food which leads to Grahani dosha. If untreated, it finally leads to Grahani roga. Atisara is considered as one of the predisposing factor for Grahani roga. In one context it is said that Arshas, Atisara, Grahani vikara having “anyonya nidana” in which Agni Vikruti is the root cause.

Keywords: Grahani Dosha, Dadimadi Ghruta, IBS.