Clinical efficacy of Vrahat Dadimashtak Choorna in Sangrahani w.s.r. to IBS: A Critical Review

Mohit Arora; Pavitra Malik

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.10.22

Mohit Arora Assistant Professor, Dept of Kayachikitsa, National College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Barwala, Haryana, India.
Pavitra Malik Assistant Professor, Dept of Kayachikitsa, National College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Barwala, Haryana, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.10.22

Keywords: Vrahat Dadimashtak Choorna, Atisara, Gulma, Sangrahani, IBS

Abstract

The purpose of this review article is to have a comparative review of Sangrahani with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) with respect to modern medical science and to evaluate the efficacy of Vrahat Dadimashtak Choorna in treating Sangrahani w.s.r. to IBS. At present time Sangrahani is correlated with IBS based on symptoms like alternate episodes of constipation and diarrhea (Mahurbadham mahurdravam), Stool accompanied by the passage of a large amount of mucus (Mala Niskasana with Shabda and Manda Vedena), fatigue (Durbalata Sadan Alasya). According to Ayurvedic literature, the potency and efficacy of Ayurvedic classical preparations depend upon the Rasa Panchaka, Desh (region), Kal (time), Ritu (season), their preparation method, and route of administration. This article mentions the efficacy of Vrahat Dadimashtak Choorna in treating Sangrahani w.s.r. to IBS. As per Acharya Sharangdhar, Vrahat Dadimashtak Choorna is also very useful for the treatment of other disorders like Atisaar (diarrhea), Gulma (abdominal tumor/abdominal lump), Mandagni (Improper digestion), Kasa (cough). All the contents of Vrahat Dadimashtak Choorna have been evaluated according to the research done by various research scholars. The efficacy has also been tested according to the Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka described in Ayurvedic text.

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