A common disease or disorder that is prevalent is Gastric Disorder or Digestive Disorder, due to modern day dietary habits & wrong lifestyle. There are experienced frequent acidity and heartburn problems, bowel movement issues, inability to digest properly, etc. Ayurveda works on root cause for all disorders, to cure the issue beyond symptoms noticed.
As per Ayurveda, disorders & diseases originate in Jathar or stomach. Fire or energy of stomach is used for nutrient absorption and digestion, termed Jatharagni. Digestion is impaired, if it malfunctions.
Ayurveda Perspective & Diagnosis
- Digestive system health determines overall health.
- Light, cold and dry foods disturb Vata.
- Light, warm and oily foods disturb Pitta.
- Heavy, cold & moist foods disturb Kapha.
- Even poor or wrongly administrated consumption of correct foods may also cause digestive or gastric disorders.
- Identifies doshas & imbalances after which is performed toxin removal & administering cleansing rituals like enemas. Medicated powers are given in pill form, etc.
- Weak Jatharagni causes mal-absorption and strong ones will cause heartburn.
Ayurvedic Treatment scenarios
Samana Vayu: It is Vata’s sub-dosha governing nutrient absorption. Faulty Jatharagni is caused by faulty Samana Vayu, leading to diarrhoea, mal-absorption and gas.
Pachak Pitta: Having agni, it breaks food and is combination of fire & water disturbances in element, causing chronic digestive disturbances.
Apana Vayu: It governs fluid and food downward motion, thereby determining toxin and faeces excretion. Soft, but solid bowel movement is ideal to indicate right Apana Vayu. Imbalances may cause diarrhoea and constipation.
Khedak Kapha: It governs digestive system’s mucous lining and responsible for agni & vayu equilibrium, helping organs to avoid extreme heat & dryness.
Alma Dosha: Ama production takes place due to poorly digested, sticky food adhering to srotas or body channels. Ama causes foul smelling gas and bad breath.
