Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF GRAHANI ROGA – A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Dr. Kajol Turkar* and Dr. Aparna Sathe

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Abstract

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder found in general population. It is characterised by recurrent abdominal discomfort in association with alternate episodes of diarrhoea and constipation. About 10-15% of the population are affected at same time but only 10% seek for medical help.[1] Psychological factors like stress, anxiety etc, plays an important role in the manifestation of IBS. In Ayurvedic texts, the symptoms of grahani resembles with symptoms of IBS which appears as Muhurbaddha Muhurdrava malpravritti (episode of constipated and loose stools), Apakwa Malapravritti (Stool with mucus), Udarshool (abdominal pain), Aruchi (Anorexia), ashuddha udgar (belching).[2] Improper food habits, sedentary lifestyle and stressful routine has contributed in the cases of IBS especially in young individuals. Modern medicine provides a temporary relief but frequent relapses have generated a need to find alternatives in Ayurveda and other branches. A 44-year-old male patient known case of irritable bowel syndrome was successfully treated with Putikbilvadi Kashay.

Keywords: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Grahani, Putikbilvadi Kashay.