Digestive System

Causes:

• Imbalance of Vata Dosha, affecting the colon.

• Stress, poor diet, toxins (Ama), food sensitivities.

• Digestive disturbances and intestinal motility issues.

Symptoms:

• Abdominal pain, bloating, and gas.

• Diarrhea, constipation, or alternating between both.

• Fatigue, indigestion, and incomplete bowel evacuation.

Panchakarma Treatment:

• Basti (herbal enemas)

• Virechana (purgation therapy)

• Abhyanga (oil massage)

Medications:

• Ashwagandha (supports digestion and reduces stress)

• Triphala (regulates bowel movement)

• Ginger (promotes digestion and relieves nausea)

Causes:

• Imbalance of Vata Dosha leading to dryness and obstruction in the colon.

• Poor diet, dehydration, lack of fiber, sedentary lifestyle.

• Stress, irregular eating habits.

Symptoms:

• Difficulty passing stools, infrequent bowel movements.

• Abdominal discomfort, bloating, and gas.

• Feeling of incomplete evacuation.

Panchakarma Treatment:

• Basti (herbal enemas)

• Abhyanga (oil massage)

• Virechana (purgation therapy)

Medications:

• Triphala (regulates bowel movements and detoxifies)

• Ginger (improves digestion and relieves bloating)

• Amla (enhances digestion and alleviates constipation)

Causes:

• Imbalance of Pitta Dosha leading to excessive heat and fluid loss in the intestines.

• Infection, food poisoning, stress, or poor diet.

• Oily or spicy foods.

Symptoms:

• Frequent loose stools, abdominal cramps.

• Dehydration, weakness, and fatigue.

• Nausea, urgency to pass stool.

Panchakarma Treatment:

• Virechana (purgation therapy)

• Basti (herbal enemas)

• Nasya (nasal therapy)

Medications:

• Bilva (reduces diarrhea and tones the intestines)

• Ashwagandha (supports digestion and reduces stress)

• Guduchi (supports immune function and digestion)

Causes:

• Imbalance of Pitta and Vata Doshas causing inflammation in the colon.

• Stress, infections, autoimmune conditions, or poor diet.

• Food sensitivities or genetic factors.

Symptoms:

• Abdominal pain, diarrhea with blood or mucus.

• Fatigue, weight loss, and fever.

• Cramping, urgency, frequent bowel movements.

Panchakarma Treatment:

• Virechana (purgation therapy)

• Basti (herbal enemas)

• Nasya (nasal therapy)

Medications:

• Triphala (balances digestion and detoxifies)

• Arjuna (reduces inflammation and improves digestion)

• Guduchi (supports the immune system and digestion)

Causes:

• Imbalance of Pitta Dosha leading to excessive bile production and stone formation.

• Poor diet, high cholesterol, obesity, rapid weight loss.

• Genetic predisposition or dehydration.

Symptoms:

• Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

• Indigestion, bloating, gas, and jaundice.

• Fever (if infection occurs), light-colored stools.

Panchakarma Treatment:

• Virechana (purgation therapy)

• Basti (herbal enemas)

• Abhyanga (oil massage)

Medications:

• Turmeric (reduces bile formation and supports liver function)

• Ginger (improves digestion and reduces nausea)

• Triphala (supports detoxification and liver health)

Causes:

• Imbalance of Pitta Dosha leading to weak digestive fire (Mandagni).

• Poor diet, overeating, stress, or improper food combinations.

• Accumulation of toxins (Ama) in the digestive system.

Symptoms:

• Bloating, burping, fullness, or heaviness after eating.

• Poor appetite, heartburn, and nausea.

• Lack of energy, sluggish digestion.

Panchakarma Treatment:

• Virechana (purgation therapy)

• Abhyanga (oil massage)

• Basti (herbal enemas)

Medications:

• Triphala (promotes digestion and detoxification)

• Amla (improves digestion and balances acidity)

• Ginger (enhances digestive fire and reduces bloating)

Causes:

• Imbalance of Pitta Dosha leading to excess heat and acid production.

• H. pylori infection, alcohol consumption, or overuse of NSAIDs.

• Stress or spicy foods aggravating the condition.

Symptoms:

• Burning stomach pain, bloating, nausea.

• Heartburn, indigestion, and loss of appetite.

• Blood in stool or vomit in severe cases.

Panchakarma Treatment:

• Virechana (purgation therapy)

• Basti (herbal enemas)

• Shirodhara (oil poured over the forehead)

Medications:

• Amla (soothes the stomach lining and aids digestion)

• Triphala (supports digestion and detoxification)

• Turmeric (reduces inflammation and protects the stomach lining)

Causes:

• Imbalance of Pitta and Vata Doshas leading to chronic inflammation.

• Autoimmune response, infections, or stress.

• Poor diet, food sensitivities, or genetics.

Symptoms:

• Abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, and blood in stools.

• Weight loss, fatigue, fever, and nausea.

• Bloating, frequent bowel movements.

Panchakarma Treatment:

• Virechana (purgation therapy)

• Basti (herbal enemas)

• Nasya (nasal therapy)

Medications:

• Guduchi (supports immunity and digestive health)

• Ashwagandha (calms the digestive system and reduces stress)

• Triphala (detoxifies and improves bowel movements)

Causes:

• Imbalance of Pitta Dosha causing inflammation in the liver.

• Viral infections (Hepatitis A, B, C), alcohol, toxins.

• Autoimmune diseases or excessive consumption of fatty foods.

Symptoms:

• Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), fatigue.

• Abdominal pain, nausea, loss of appetite.

• Dark urine, light-colored stools, swelling.

Panchakarma Treatment:

• Virechana (purgation therapy)

• Basti (herbal enemas)

• Nasya (nasal therapy)

Medications:

• Guduchi (supports liver function and detoxification)

• Turmeric (reduces liver inflammation and boosts immunity)

• Amla (supports liver health and detoxifies)