In Ayurveda, gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are mainly described under Annavaha Srotas, Purishavaha Srotas, Grahani, and Agnimandya. Most GI disorders originate from impaired Agni (digestive fire) and Ama formation Ayurvedic systems involved Annavaha Srotas – food intake & digestion Purishavaha Srotas – bowel function Grahani – small intestine & digestion Jatharagni – digestive fire Common Gastrointestinal […]

In Ayurveda, gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are mainly described under Annavaha Srotas, Purishavaha Srotas, Grahani, and Agnimandya. Most GI disorders originate from impaired Agni (digestive fire) and Ama formation

Ayurvedic systems involved

Annavaha Srotas – food intake & digestion

Purishavaha Srotas – bowel function

Grahani – small intestine & digestion

Jatharagni – digestive fire

Common Gastrointestinal Disorders & Ayurvedic Correlation

Modern GI disease                              Ayurvedic name

Indigestion                                           Ajirna

Acid peptic disease                             Amlapitta

IBS                                                      Grahani

Diarrhea                                              Atisara

Dysentery                                           Pravahika

Constipation                                        Vibandha

GERD                                                 Urdhvaga Amlapitta

Ulcerative colitis                                  Pittaja Grahani / Raktatisara

Crohn’s disease                                  Grahani

Piles                                                    Arsha

Worm infestation                                 Krimi Roga

Malabsorption                                     Grahani