| Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a disorder of the | | | | and abdominal bloating benefit with medicines like |
| intestines causing abdominal pain, discomfort, | | | | Chitrakadi Vati, Aampachakadi Vati, and |
| cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation. This | | | | Panchakolasav. |
| condition can usually be diagnosed when a person has | | | | Medicines containing Kuchila (Strychnos nux-vomica) |
| the typical symptoms of this disorder and other | | | | like Agnitundi Rasa and Vishtinduk Vati are useful in |
| causes have been ruled out by routine tests. | | | | improving the overall functioning of the intestines and |
| Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic but manageable | | | | have to be given for about three to six months. |
| condition. Since the symptoms vary from person to | | | | These also improve the communication between the |
| person, the treatment has to be tailor-made for each | | | | brain and the intestinal tract, which is believed to be |
| patient. Changes in diet and lifestyle are very | | | | faulty in irritable bowel syndrome. |
| important. Foods that trigger symptoms should be | | | | Once the main symptoms are controlled, medicines |
| best avoided. Stress management also plays an | | | | like Panchamrut Parpati and Suvarna Parpati are given |
| important part in controlling symptoms. | | | | for one to three months along with Pippali (Piper |
| Ayurvedic medicines are very useful in managing the | | | | longum) to reduce recurrence of symptoms and |
| symptoms of this condition. For patients with | | | | improve the digestion and absorbing power of the |
| abdominal pain, bloating and constipation, medicines | | | | intestines. |
| like Arogya Vardhini, Shankh Vati, Sanjeevani Vati, | | | | Medicines like Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Jatamansi |
| Lashunadi Vati, Hingashtak Churna, and Gandharva | | | | (Nardostachys jatamansi), Jayphal (Myristica fragrans) |
| Haritaki are extremely useful. For those with chronic | | | | and Sarpagandha (Raulwofia serpentina) are used to |
| diarrhea as the main symptom, medicines like Kutaj | | | | reduce stress. Yogic Asanas and breathing techniques |
| Ghan Vati, Laghu Sutshekhar, Sunthi (Zinziber | | | | called "Pranayam" can also be used to reduce stress |
| officinalis), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Bilva Avaleha, | | | | and improve intestinal function. |
| Panchamrut Parpati, and Bilva (Aegle marmelos) are | | | | This is, thus, a comprehensive treatment and |
| used. Those having mainly indigestion, loss of appetite | | | | management of irritable bowel syndrome. |