A CASE STUDY: AYURVEDIC INTERVENTION ON GRAHANI DOSHA W.S.R. TO IBS

Grahani, organ located between Amashaya and Pakwashaya,is an essential part of the digestive system, or Mahasrotas.This is a place of Agni, which supports and strengthens the metabolism and digestion of body. According to ancient Ayurvedic principles, Grahani controls intake, retention, digestion, absorption, and elimination of food. Vitiation in digestion can disrupt these activities, leading to the origin of Grahani dosha. In modern times, unhealthy lifestyles, irregular food intake, and excessive consumption of junk food have led to Grahani-related disorders and mental stress also, affecting digestion and absorption of food. Samhitas suggest that symptoms are mainly seen in Grahani dosha. Mandagni can lead to Grahanidosha, a condition caused by a chronic imbalance of PachakaPitta, Saman Vayu, and Kledaka Kapha. Symptoms include alternate bowel movements, stomach pain, foul-smelling stool, and mucus in feces. In modern science, above symptoms can be correlated with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). In IBS, the intestinal wall becomes sensitive to even small stimuli, resulting in excessive cramping in the abdomen and changes in the bowel movement and indigestion. In India, approximately 15% of adults suffer with IBS. The pathophysiology of GrahaniRoga, a disorder associated with compromised digestive function, is covered in this study along with a number of treatment options. such as, including herbs, Yoga, and lifestyle modifications.