Abstract

AYURVEDA REVIEW ON DIGESTIVE AILMENTS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT THROUGH INTERNAL MEDICINES

Dr. Satya Prakash Gauttam*

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Abstract

Digestion is very important physiological activity of human body that mainly associated with several factors that includes strength of digestive fire, quality of consumed food and bodily constitution, etc. The impairment in these factors can lead digestive ailments such as; Amlapitta, Ajirna and Grahani Roga, etc. The imbalance of Kapha Dosha causes metabolic digestive issue; Vata dosha imbalance can cause symptoms of gas, constipation and bloating. Similarly Pitta dosha imbalance can lead conditions of heartburn and acid reflux, etc. Aruchi, Tikta asyata, Shoola, Chardi, Atisara and Malasanga, etc. are major symptoms associated with digestive problems. Abnormalities in Apana vayu, Samana vayu and Kledaka kapha contributes towards the pathogenesis of digestive ailments. Ayurveda suggested various regimens for correcting indigestion including uses of Vatanulomana, Brimhaniya, Deepaniya and Pachaniya medicines. This review highlighted digestive ailments and their management through the uses of Ayurveda medicines.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Indigestion, Ama, Ajirna, Deepaniya, Pachaniya.