Abstract

A REVIEW ARTICLE ON MALAVSTAMBHA (CONSTIPATION) AND ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN ITS MANAGEMENT

*Dr. Prakash A. Rathod and Dr. Suresh Dahiphale

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Abstract

Constipation is broadly defined as unsatisfactory defecation characterised by infrequent stools, difficult stool passage or both[1] Constipation is a disease condition resembles with Malavstambha described in ayurveda. Malavstambha or Badhapurisha means obstruction or constipation i.e., sang which indicates a state of Srotodushti especially in Purishvaha Srotas.[2] This condition, which is very insignificant (in the eyes of general public) can cause anal fissure, haemorrhoids, rectal prolapse or even colorectal cancer when becomes chronic.[3] Hence it has very importance according to ayurvedic perspective. The present article deals with etiopathogenesis and management of Malavastambha (Constipation) with its Ayurvedic perspective.

Keywords: Malavstambha, Constipation, Purisvaha Srotas, Ayurveda.