Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ATISARA- A CASE STUDY

Dr. Ruchika Kishor Nagrale* and Dr. Dilip Wange

Abstract

Diarrhoea is most commonly encountered disease in clinical practice. Among inexhaustible list of gastrointestinal tract diseases, diarrhoea finds a place as important disease in an individual’s life as everyone suffers from it at least once in his life time. It has been recognized as an important health problem in all age group. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in a rural community of socio-economically backward and developing countries. In Ayurveda, diarrhoea can be correlated to Atisara. According to Ayurveda, Atisara means excessive flow of watery stool through anus. Atisara is quite a common problem of the present era due to irregular and unhealthy habits relating to Ahara and Vihara, which leads to Sharir and Mano Vaigunyata (physical and psychological involvement). Although Atisara is rarely dangerous but it can be recurrent and cause agony in life.

Keywords: Diarrhoea, Atisara, Ayurvedic management, Sharir and Mano Vaigunyata.