GAS PAIN AYURVEDIC TREATMENT
Ayurveda can play a significant role in managing gas pain by practising a combination of corrective Ahar (diet), Vihar (exercise) and Aushadhi (Medicines) regime.2
Diet Recommendations (Aahar)
Grains: Whole wheat thick flat bread or chapati, millet & sorghum bhakri, unpolished rice
Pulses: Chickpea, Tur dal, Urad dal
Vegetables: Carrots, Radish, potatoes, white gourd, spiny gourd, cauliflower, cucumber, ajwain, guar bean, eggplant, amaranth, cabbage, spinach, coriander seeds and leaves, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, green chillies, lady finger
Fruits: Jackfruit, pears, papaya, pineapple, pomegranate, oranges, unripe bananas, water chestnut, dry fruits – almonds, walnuts, peanuts;,dry dates, apples, grapes etc.
Oils: Ghee, coconut oil
Lifestyle changes (Vihar)
Regular meditation and exercise along with Yoga asanas can regulate the digestive system by enabling secretion of acidic juices at the right time.
Pranayama: Suryabhedana pranayama is invaluable for this condition
Yoga asanas : Vama Pada Pavan Muktasana, Uttanpadasana, Matsyendrāsana
