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EFFECT OF SAUVARCHALADI CHURNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GRAHANI ROGA W.S.R. TO IBS: AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH

Dr. Ranjana Rai*, Dr. Veenu Yadav, Dr. Shwetal Shivhare and Dr. Vivek Sharma

Abstract

Background: Ayurveda, recognized as one of the oldest holistic healing systems globally. factors such as irregular dietary practices, sedentary behavior, and mental stress have adversely affected digestive health, resulting in various gastrointestinal disorders. Grahani, a notable condition with in Ayurveda, is often associated with imbalances in Agni, leading to the accumulation of Ama. Ama play pivotal role in pathogenesis of Grahani Roga. This disruption can manifest in conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which exhibit characteristics similar to Grahani Roga. IBS is prevalent in India as well as Globally, with a higher incidence among women. medical approaches typically emphasize the use of antimicrobials, which may alleviate symptoms but do not address the underlying causes of the disorder. There is a necessity for medicine that is safe, effective, and sustainable for management purposes. Aim and Objective: "Effect of Sauvarchaladi Churna in the Management of Grahani Roga w.s.r to IBS: An Ayurvedic Approach" Methodology: A 25 years of male patient visited to our hospital with chief complains of 6-month history of recurrent abdominal pain, bloating, and alternating episodes of diarrhea and constipation, fowl smell in stool, mucous mixed stool, flatulence, feeling of evacuatiom after meal, excessive thirst. The patient was prescribed 5gm of Sauvarchaladi Churna with Takra Anupana twice daily after meal for 30 days. Results: Outcome of the treatment was statistically extremely significant in subjective parameters. Discussion: Sauvarchaladi Churna effectively helping to restore digestive function, because of deepana, pachana, grahi, vatanoloman, rochana, antimicrobial properties. Conclusion: Effect of Sauvarchaladi Churna was found to be effective in relieving the symptoms.

Keywords: Grahani, Ama, Agni, IBS, Sauvarchaladi Churna.