Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC REVIEW ON GRAHANI ROGA W.S.R TO IBS

Dr. D. Shyam Sundar*

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Abstract

Grahani Roga described in different text books of Ayurveda represents a group of disorders of gastrointestinal system caused by improper function of Agni. The ancient text of ayurveda described that ingestion, digestion, absorption and assimilation of Aahaar is regulated by Grahani. When this Agni becomes mandagni then improper digestion of food leads pathological condition termed as Grahaniroga. Grahani is a disease which affects large population globally especially in developing country and associated with improper food habits along with stressful lifestyle. Grahani roga is correlated with IBS(Irritable Bowel Syndrome) which is characterised by a group of symptoms that can significantly undermine the quality of life of the patient. It is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a group of symptoms accompanied together that include abdominal pain and changes in the consistency of bowel movement. IBS in world has been estimated to be 11.2% and in India is 4.2%-7.7%. It is 3 times more common in women and people of working age.

Keywords: Grahani, Agni, IBS.