Treatment of Constipation(Vibandh/Aanah) in Ayurveda

Treatment of Constipation(Vibandh/Aanah) in Ayurveda

Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma                 

Dr Gagandeep Sharma

Ayurvedic Physician

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya           ,                                                                                                Nabha,Distt Patiala                                                                                                                       9569266659,9465343479

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Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints all over the world.At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. It is the passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. People who are constipated may find it difficult and painful to have a bowel movement.Constipation may lead to other serious ailments like anal fissure,piles etc.

In Ayurveda,this is a disease in which undigested food(Aam) is accumulated in Aamashay and stool is retained in pakvashay(colon) due to vitiation of Aapaan vayu. Constipation is described as Aanah or Vibandh .We have successfully   treated several patients  with Ayurvedic medicines  who were suffering from this problem.

What causes Constipation(Vibandh/Aanah)

Due to abnormal movement of Aapaan vayu,the stool is not expelled out and the digestion is disturbed which causes constipation or Aanah.

Constipation is caused due to lack of  exercise, not taking enough fiber in food, and not drinking enough fluids.

Treatment of Constipation(Vibandh/Aanah) in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations for the cure of menorrhagia.  Ayurvedic  herbal preparations  cures by establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body tissues).

·         There are several herbs named

·        Madhuyashti

·        Abhya

·        Araghvadh

·        Erand

·        Trivrit

·        Jaypaal

·        Amlaki

·        Isabgul

·        Rose buds

There are several Classical preparations named

·        Vaishvanar churnam

·        Erand tailam

·        Pathyadi kwath

·        Madhuyashtyadi churnam

·        Panchsakaar churnam

·        Icchabhedi Ras

In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar, Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these parameters are  studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also  decides what kind of mode of  preparation to be used for the patient. Panch KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)  is based on this principle.

·        So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance of an Ayurvedic physician

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Diet for Constipation(Vibandh/Aanah)                                              

·        Cereals:-Wheat,old rice.

·        Pulses:- Green gram(mudga),pigeon pea(arahar)

·        Fruits&vegetables:-all green leafy vegetables,papaya,carrot,cucumber,bottlegourd,radish,lemon,gooseberry.

·        Excess intake of water and fibrous diet are predominantly advised. Regular yoga and exercise are beneficial as per ayurveda.

Apathya(Don’ts) for Constipation(Vibandh/Aanah)

·        Avoid peas, frozen food, instant mashed potatoes,udadh, snack foods (such as chips and pizza), spicy diet.

·        Night awakening

·        Suppression of natural urges.

The above are certain suggested choices only.However,dose and duration of treatment,choice of herbs and medicines,do’s and dont’s are to to be decided by the Ayurvedic physician on case to case basis on Ayurvedic principles.

Conclusion                                 

Constipation (Vibandh/Aanah) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.

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                                                                   Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma  

                                                                   Dr Gagandeep Sharma   

                                                                   Ayurvedic Physician

                                                                   Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya    ,                                                                                                                                                                      Nabha,Distt Patiala                                                                                                                9569266659,9465343479      

                                                                     www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com                                                                    smily_himanshu@yahoo.com