Key Takeaways — Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Ayurveda
IBS is Grahani in Ayurveda — a chronic digestive disorder
Stress management is crucial for IBS symptom control
Basti therapy is the most effective Ayurvedic IBS treatment
Identify and eliminate personal food triggers
Consistent meal timing improves digestive rhythm significantly
Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Ayurveda
Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Abdominal cramping and pain
Bloating and gas
Alternating constipation and diarrhoea
Mucus in stools
Urgency and incomplete bowel emptying
Symptoms worsen with stress
Relief after bowel movements
Ayurvedic Causative Factors (Nidana)
- Vata and Pitta dosha aggravation
- Impaired digestive fire (Agni)
- Gut-brain axis dysregulation
- Food intolerances especially dairy and gluten
- Chronic stress and anxiety
- Gut microbiome imbalance
- Post-infectious gut sensitivity
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Diet & Lifestyle (Pathya-Apathya)
✓ Beneficial (Pathya)
- Warm easily digestible cooked foods
- Cumin, coriander and fennel for digestion
- Ginger tea for digestive support
- Rice, moong dal and light grains
- Probiotics like buttermilk and fermented foods
✗ To Avoid (Apathya)
- Raw and cold foods aggravating Vata
- Dairy products worsening symptoms
- High-fibre foods during acute flares
- Spicy and fried foods aggravating Pitta
- Caffeine, alcohol and carbonated drinks