Nowadays, constipation is one of the most common complaints but it is easy to treat constipation by simple herbs. It occurs due to wrong lifestyle and eating habits such as excessive intake of foods having dry, light and rough qualities, less intake of water, lack of sufficient fibers in the diet etc. This disorder can be resolved by making specific changes in the diet and by some herbal remedies
2. Constipation refers to the infrequent bowel movements in
which it is difficult to pass stools.
It makes defecation difficult and
painful.
It affects not only the frequency but
also the consistency of the stools.
3. The constipation is a symptom
itself rather than a complex
disease.
It is a very common
gastrointestinal problem that
basically occurs due to an
unhealthy diet and lifestyle.
4. This problem is more common in
children and pregnant women,
whereas, in general, it can affect
anyone.
5. As per Ayurveda, Constipation is
considered as “Vibandha’.
Particularly, it comes under
‘Purishvahasrotasvyadhis’.
This condition arises due to the
vitiation of Vatadosha and
Mandagni (diminished digestive
fire)
6. The foods which are Ruksha (dry), Guru
paki (heavy to digest), and Sheeta (Cold)
will affect our digestion and responsible
for constipation.
Less intake of fibrous diet.
WHAT CAUSES CONSTIPATION?
The Causes Of This Problem Are:
1. Dietary Factors (Aaharaj Karana)
7. Excessive fasting.
Irregular food habits – Not taking the
meals at proper time intervals.
Excessive intake of Kashaya (Astringent),
Katu (Pungent) and Tikta (Bitter) foods.
Less liquid intake.
8. History of any trauma or injury over
the spinal cord and lumbar region
can develop back ache.
2. Lifestyle Factors (Viharaj Karana)
Suppressing the natural urges
especially Mutra (Micturition) and
Purisha (Defecation).
3. Vega dharana
9. Excessive grief can aggravate
Vatadosha.
4. Mental status (MansikKarna)
Usually the sitting jobs affect the
intestinal peristalsis.
5. Occupational hazard
10. Any associated diseases like
inflammatory bowel disorders,
Paralytic ileus, Piles, Structural
deformities and even a few
systemic diseases can cause
constipation.
6. Diseases
11. Usually during pregnancy,
constipation is quite common due
to aggravated intra-abdominal
pressure.
7. Pregnancy
Even certain medicines can cause
constipation.
8. Medicines
12. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Hard stools.
Anorexia (Aruchi).
Abdominal pains (Udarshoola).
Bloating (Anah)
The Signs And Symptoms Are:
14. PATHOGENESIS - AS PER AYURVEDA:
Excessive indulgence in the activities and food items which affects
Vatadoshain the body
Aggravates vatadosha in our body (VataPrakopa)
16. Brings dryness in the colon hence affects
the intestinal peristalsis and consistency of
stools hence develops difficulty in
evacuation.
17. MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Detoxifies the Colon.
Maintain the Agni
Subsides the Vata and Kapha dosha
The Management Of Low Back Pain Goes
As:
18. TREATMENT
Vibandha can be easily manageable
with the medicines.
Initial we can detoxify our body with
the help ofShodhanachikitsa
(Purification therapies). Therapies like
Basti (Medicated Enema), Virechana
(Purgative Therapy), Varti
(Suppositories) are beneficial in this
condition.
19. Shaman Chikitsa includes the
administration of internal medicines
so for managing this problem Planet
Ayurveda has a perfect solution.
It is a group of effective herbal
remedies that has the potency to treat
constipation from its root.
20. The herbs used in these formulations
are of standard quality and are
natural.
These are totally chemicals and
steroids free medicines.
21. 1. Vara Churna
2. Kabaj Mukti
3. Triphala Capsules
Description Of Products Presented By Planet Ayurveda To Manage
Constipation
22. A potent herbal formulation which helps to
detoxify the body.
It helps to eliminate the accumulated toxins
from the body by clearing the Srotas (channels).
It is composed of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula),
Bibhitiki (Terminalia bellirica) and Amalaki
(Emblica officinalis).
1. Vara Churna
23. This is an effective laxative that helps to
eliminate the Pakwa as well as Apakwa mala
(stools).
Dosage: 1 teaspoonful twice daily with lukewarm
water after meals.
24. The name of the capsules itself defines its
action – Kabaj means constipation, Mukti
means relief.
So, it’s a perfect blend of herbs in capsules to
relieve constipation.
2. Kabaj Mukti
25. It is composed of Haritaki (Terminaliachebula),
Senna (Cassia angustifolia), Saunf
(Foeniculumvulgare), Trivrit
(Operculinaturpethum) and Saunth
(Zingiberofficinale).
Dosage: 1 to 2 capsules twice daily with lukewarm water after
meals.
26. The pure extract of three herbs is incorporated
in these capsules i.e. Amalaki
(Emblicaofficinalis),Haritaki (Terminaliachebula),
and Bibhitiki (Terminaliabellirica).
It helps to evacuate the morbid material, waste
products hence detoxifies the channels. It also
improves appetite and digestion.
3. Triphala Capsules
Dosage: 1 to 2 capsules twice daily with lukewarm
water after meals.