STOMACH PAIN AYURVEDIC TREATMENT
Ayurveda describes a comprehensive approach towards managing stomach pain- the most commonly diagnosed conditions being constipation (Vibandha) and indigestion (Ajirna)
Constipation is used to indicate fewer bowel movements, hard stools, painful defaection and feeling of bloating, abdominal pain or incomplete elimination.
Indigestion, on the other hand, is an abnormality that occurs in digesting food or lack of proper digestion resulting in stomach pain, burping or flatulance (abdominal gas).4
Ayurveda can play a significant role in managing & preventing different stomach pains by practising a combination of corrective Ahar (diet), Vihar (exercise) and Aushadhi (Medicines) regime.4,5
Diet Recommendations (Aahar)
Corrective Ahar for both constipation & indigestion includes:
Grains: Wheat, unpolished rice (preferably old rice), barley
Pulses: Green gram, chickpeas, course corn, Toor dal, matki, masura lentils, black eyes beans,
Vegetables/Spices: Garlic, Asafetida, long pepper, sunthi (dry ginger), green leafy vegetables, cucumber, bitter gourd, pointed gourd, cabbage, dates, betel nut, turmeric
Fruits: High fibre fruits such as apples, pears, papaya, grapes, amala, haritaki
Oils: Ghee
Water : Luke warm water
Avoid over eating and avoid irregular food habits
Avoid irregular sleep, worries, anxiety
Lifestyle changes (Vihar)
Regular exercise, meditation and practice of asanas purifies the blood, improves the appetite, increases the will power and makes the patient physically active. The whole alimentary canal improves and becomes regular.
Yoga Asanas: Vajrasana (after every meal), Kurmasana, Vakrasana, Katichakrasana
Pranayama: Surya anulom viloma, deep relaxation technique
