Ayurvedic Perspective of Irritable Bowel Syndrome as Grahani - Assessing the Effectiveness of a Holistic Treatment Approach

Vivek Sharma; Sonam Pathariya; Shrikant Lodhi

doi:10.21760/jaims.10.6.51

Vivek Sharma Assistant Professor, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. (Auto.) Ayurveda College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Sonam Pathariya Post Graduate Scholar, 3rd year, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. (Auto.) Ayurveda College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Shrikant Lodhi Post Graduate Scholar, 2nd year, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. (Auto.) Ayurveda College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.6.51

Keywords: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Grahani, Abdominal pain, Altered bowel habits

Abstract

Background: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits, including constipation, diarrhea, or a combination of both. IBS could be corelated with Grahani, a condition caused by the dysfunction of the digestive system due to an imbalance of Agni (digestive fire) based on the homology of symptoms of both. Grahani, the seat of digestion and assimilation, becomes impaired by factors such as stress, improper diet, irregular eating habits, and lifestyle disturbances, leading to improper digestion, irregular bowel movements, and systemic manifestations. The vitiation of Vata and Pitta doshas plays a crucial role in the pathophysiology of this condition.

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