HELLO SUDHIR,
You’ve been suffering from chronic digestive problems for more than 10 years. Initially, it was constipation, gas and acidity- and you managed it by regularly using GANDHARVA HARITAKI, a strong herbal laxative. Overtime, however, your system became dependent on it for bowel movement.
In the last 1.5 years, things changed. Instead of constipation, you’re now facing -soft or loose stools -increased bloating and gas -white coating and gas -dry mouth or reduced saliva -multiple bowel movements after certain foods -you also mention this started after a phase of mental stress
These symptoms suggest a disturbance in digestion (agni), imbalance of vata and pitta doshas, and presence of toxins(ama) in your system.
WHAT IS HAPPENING INSIDE? In Ayurveda, digestion depends on digestive fire. when it’s strong, food gets digested well, nutrients are absorbed, and waste is eliminated properly.
IN YOUR CASE
CONSTIPATION= Apana Vata blockage, dry intestines
NOW LOOSE STOOLS= weak digestive fire+pitta imbalance+irritate intestine
WHITE TONGUE COATING= presence of Ama(toxins due to undigested food)
GAS AND BLOATING= weak agni+ama+vata disturbance
SALIVA REDUCED= agni dysfunction+ mild kapha imbalance
FOOD TRIGGERS LIKE DAIRY, CHANA, NON VEG= aggravate ama and pitta
You’re stuck in a cycle of Agni disturbance->ama accumulation->dosha imbalance->more digestion issues
TREATMENT GOALS -deepana and pachana= rekindle your digestive fire and digest aama -normalize bowel movement-stop the alternation between constipation and loose stool -remove toxin accumulation -balance vata and pitta dosha -restore gut lining and reduce irritation -relax your nervous system(gut-brain connection) -strengthen digestion and prevent recurrence
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/2 tsp before meals with warm water =stimulates digestive fire
2) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm ghee before meals =reduces gas, bloating, vata related colic
3) KUTAJGHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =controls loose stools, reduces intestinal inflammation
4) BILWADI CHURNA= 1 tsp with buttermilk after lunch =improves stool consistency, tones intestines
5) CHITRAKADI VATI= 1 tab twice edify after meals =strong agni stimulant, especially in ama condiions
6) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp at night with warm milk =strengthens nerves, relieves stress, Balances Vaata
7) TRIPHALA CHURNA(if constipation)- 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime =only if constipation, natural detox and helps regulate bowel
8) SARAAWATARISHTA= 15ml with equal water after meals =improves ind body balance, goof for stress gut link(optional, only if anxiety is high)
DIET TO BE FOLLOWED PROPERLY
GRAINS= rice white or red, oats, quinoa, broken wheat, soften roti with ghee =easily digestible, soothing to intestines, grounding for vata
PULSES/LEGUMES= split moong dal, massor dal, urad dal(in small quantity), green gram sprouts(lightly steamed) =moong is best- reduces gas and nourish tissue. cook with cumin , hing, ginger, to avoid gas
VEGETABLES= bottle gourd, ash gourd, pumpkin, ridge gourd, carrot, beetroot, sweet potato, cooked spinach, zucchini =soft, moist, vegetables reduces dryness. cooked and spiced lightly they help digestion
FRUITS= papaya, banana, (ripe), pomegranate, apple(steamed), figs, soaked raisins, dates =these reduce pitta heavy.avoid cold fruits from fridge strictly take room temperature fruits
FATS= cow ghee 2-3 tsp daily, sesame oil in cooking, small amount of coconut oil =ghee is medicine here- it lubricates colon, strengthens digestion, calms acidity
DAIRY= warm milk with turmeric or nutmeg , panner(fresh not fried), homemade buttermilk(thin, spiced with cumin and coriander) =warm dairy soothes both vata and pitta . avoid sour curd at night
SPICES= cumin, coriander, fennel , ginger, ajwain, hing, black pepper, cinnamon =these spices help digest food, reduce gas and keep agni balanced
SWEETNERS= jaggery, small amount of raw honey (never heat honey), dates, raisins =natural and moistening-. Not refined sugar
FLUIDS= warm water, jeera water, ajwain. water, ginger tea, fennel-coriander- cumin tea =sip throughout the day to flush toxins, reduce bloating and keep gut warm
GOLDEN RULE= eat warm, moist, well cooked, lightly spiced food, avoid dry, cold, and raw foods- they disturbs your gut further
FOODS TO AVOID STRICTLY
COLD FOODS= cold water, cold mil, fried fruits, ice cream =cold suppress digestive fire, worsens vata and increases acidity
RAW FOODS= raw salads, uncooked sprouts, uncooked vegetables =too rough and drying for your weak gut- leads to gas, bloating
SPICY/OILY= green chilli, red chilli, too much garlic, fried pakoras, samosa =increases pitta (acidity), weakness agni
HEAVY CARBS= bread, bakery, refined flour, noodles, pizza, biscuits =difficult to digest form toxins
DRINKS= carbonated soda, cold juices, canned drinks =gas forming disturbs gut balance
ANIMAL PROTEIN= egg (can use If boiled only occasionally), red meat strictly avoid =heavy and heating- not recommended in weak digestion
TOO MUCH ONION/GARLIC= avoid especially raw =very heating, disturbs pitta and causes gas
SPICES FOR DIGESTION use these spices regularly in your cooking to reduce gas, improves digestion and balance doshas HING= best for gas. use in dal and veggies AJWAIN= chew 1/2 tsp after meals with black salt JEERA= add to cooking or boil for water SAUNF= chew after meals or boil in tea GINGER= fresh ginger in meals, or ginger tea BLACK PEPPER= enhances digestive enzymes in small amounts CORIANDER= cools pitta, especially in teas
YOGA ASANA(start slow=20 min/day) -Pawanmuktasana= releases trapped gas from intestines -Vajrasana= stimulates digestion(after meals) -balasana= calms vata, relaxes abdomen -Apanasana= aids in bowel movement -Bhujangasana= opens abdominal area, improves digestion -ardha matsyendrasnaa= strengthens gut
PRANAYAM(daily 10 min after yoga) -Nadi sodhana= clears energy channels, calms mind -Bhramari= reduce stress and acid formation -Ujjayi = gently builds digestive fire -shetali/sheetakari= helpful if acidity or pitta is dominant -Avoid very breathing like kapalbhati for now, unless guided
LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS
wake up before sunrise= encourages bowel movement and clears toxins
Try to poop same time daily= trains body to empty bowels naturally
Abhyanga(oil massage )- 3 times/week= warm sesame oil calms vata and supports digestion
Gentle walk after meals= helps digestion and reduce gas(20-30 min post meals)
Sun exposure= boosts vitamin D and improves agni
Meditate or listen to calming music= gut health and mind are deeply connected
Drink warm water through the day= keeps digestion flowing and clears toxins
SLEEP AND MENTAL WELL-BEING -vata increases with poor sleep. Get 7-8 hours of restful sleep -avoid screen time at least 30 mins before bed -evening milk with nutmeg or turmeric helps calm the system
HOME REMEDIES
-CUMIN-CORIANDER-FENNEL TEA= boil 1 tsp each in water, drink after meals
-JEERA-AJWAIN-HING POWDER= roast, grind and store,take 1/4 tsp with warm water after food
-Ginger juice+honey= 1 tspeach=take in morning strengthen digestive fire
-Clove chewing= if bloating is severe, chew 1 clove after meals
You’ve been in a chronic gut imbalance cycle for a long time. The shift from constipation to loose stools is a sign your system is now weakened and irritated, possibly due to dependency on laxatives and stess
But it can be reversed - not by suppressing symptoms ,but by -cleansing your system of toxins -rebuilding your digestive fire -balancing your vata and pitta -supporting you gut with proper food, mind balance, and medications
The key is consistency. Ayurvedic treatment works deeply and with discipline, you will not relieve your symptoms but restore digestive strength permanently
DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
You need a proper treatment, just go for this.
Can be considered as irritable bowel disease.
You have to look for the food items causing you trouble. Avoid all tuber foods. You can take elephant yam. Avoid curd and use buttermilk Take hot water for drinking
Take medicines Jeerakarishtam 3tsp 3 times after food Agnitundi tablet 1-1-1 Anandabhairava ras 1-1-1 Guggulu panchapala choornam 1 tsp two times 1 hour after food
Hello, 1. Please check if you are allergic to milk/wheat/ particular variety of meat/lentils; if so avoid them. 2. Address the deep seated stress by learning pranayama and meditation by a learned teacher in and around the place where you reside and start practicing regularly. 3. Please share if there are any reports related to your symptoms which will help to address the issues more appropriately. Take care. Kind regards.
Don’t worry, Visit nearby ayurvedic physician for further advice and treatment…
You’ll definitely get relief 😌
Dnt panik sudhir ji .due to stress digestibe system suffers a lot…you have face colitis called as sangahini in ayurveda …it’s completely curable through ayurveda medication do follow instructions
Divya SARWAKALP KWATH=200gm Divya MULETHI KWATH=100gm… MIX both in a jar take 1 tsp boil 200ml of water till reduces 100 ml strain and take empty stomach twice daily
Divya cologhrit tab=2-2 tab before meal twice daily
Divya chitakadi vati Divya UDRAMIRIT VATI Divya medha vati=1-1 tab after meal twice daily with water
AVOID dairy products such as milk paneer butter sweets ghee AVOID fibrous fruits such as mango/orange /pineapple AVOID roti at dinner
Yoganad pranayama=VAZRASNA/kapalbhati/bhramri/anulom vilom
You can take medicine for 1 month and then consult…you have 100% relive for xure
Your digestion power is weak So you are getting the above symptoms You can start on Avipattikara churna- 1/2 tsp with water twice daily before food Drink CCF TEA DRINK BUTTER MILK WITH ROASTED CUMIN POWDER ALONG WITH BLACK SALT DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS AVOID SPICY OILY SOUR FOOD TRIPHALA CHURNA- 1 tsp with warm water at night
Take tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water.kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Prasham ghanvati 0-0-2 at bedtime with water Apply triphala powder mix with sesame oil and apply on tongue and cheeks inside.keep for 5 minutes and gargle. Follow up after 15 days
Hi, Based on your symptoms of soft/ loose stools, you can intake kutajarishtam 15 ml once daily after food.
Start practicing pranayama for stress relief.
1) Chitrakadi vati 500mg 1-1-1 before food with water
2) Hingvashthaka churna-2gm+Shankha bhasma-250mg+Agnikumara rasa-250mg+Panchamrita parpati-250mg- before food 3 times white changeri ghrita and warm water
3) Trayushanadi ghrita-20ml after food 2 times a day with hot water
Diet and Lifestyle:
Pathya
Ahara:
Annavarga-Sashti Shali, Jirna Shali, Masoora, Tuvari, Mudga Yusha, Lajamanda, Vilepi
etc.
Shakavarga- Changeri, Rambha Pushpa, Kamalakanda
Phalavarga- Rambha, Jambu, Kapittha, Dadima
Dugdhavarga- Aja or Gavya Dugdha, Dadhi, Takra, Ghrita
Tailavarga- Tila Taila
Vihara: Nidra, Vishrama, activities making mind happy
Apathya
Ahara: Atishita Jala, Dushta Jala, Guru, Snigdha, Drava, Ati Ruksha, and Saraka sub-stances, Viruddha Bhojana, Rasona, Patra Shaka, etc.
Vihara: Vegavidharana, Chinta, Shoka, Bhaya, Krodha, etc.
The symptoms you’re experiencing suggest an imbalance in your digestive system, possibly due to aggravated Vata dosha. The stress phase you mentioned likely exacerbated this imbalance. Let’s delve into potential Ayurvedic solutions.
First, addressing your diet: You might want to reduce or eliminate non-vegetarian food, legumes like chana, and dairy for now, as these seem to trigger your symptoms. Instead, focus on easily digestible foods – warm, cooked meals are best. Opt for meals like kichdi (rice and lentils) with ghee, as it’s nourishing and gentle on digestion. Incorporate cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds to your cooking to aid digestion.
Hydration is crucial. Sipping warm water throughout the day can help maintain your ‘Agni’ or digestive fire. Avoid cold drinks or foods as they can further upset your stomach and digestion.
Regarding the whitish coating on your tongue, it’s typically a sign of Ama, or toxins. Practice tongue scraping daily using a tongue scraper to help remove this layer. Additionally, perform regular oil pulling with sesame oil each morning to improve oral health and stimulate saliva production.
Stress management is equally important. Consider practicing Pranayama, especially “Nadi Shodhana” (alternate nostril breathing) to calm the mind and balance Vata. Engage in moderate exercise such as yoga to maintain a steady prana flow and support digestion.
As for herbal remedies, while Gandharva Haritaki Churna has been beneficial for you, balancing with Triphala churna might also help. This aids in regulating bowel movements without dependency. Take it with warm water at bedtime. The dosage should be personalized to your needs, starting with a small amount.
If these suggestions do not alleviate your symptoms or if they worsen, seeking professional help is necessary for a personalized assessment. It’s essential to monitor your condition closely and consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner for adjustments and further guidance.
The symptoms you describe, such as constipation, gas, acidity, and now loose stools, along with a whitish coating on the tongue, suggest an imbalance in your digestive system and possibly vitiation of Vata and Kapha doshas. The sudden change in bowel habits indicates an underlying issue with your digestive fire, or Agni. Stress along with certain dietary triggers like non-veg, chana, and dairy seem to aggravate this condition further.
1. Reassessing Diet: Begin by focusing on simple, easily digestible foods to regulate your Agni. Favor warm, cooked foods such as rice, moong dal, and steamed vegetables. Avoid heavy, oily, and difficult-to-digest options like non-veg and dairy at least until balance is restored.
2. Herbal Remedies: Since you’re already using Gandharva Haritaki Churan, moderation is key to avoid dependency. Consider supplementing this with Triphala Churna, which not only aids in regularizing bowel movements but also helps detoxify the colon. Take it in the evening with warm water.
3. Stress Management: Stress may be a significant factor. Engage in regular practices like pranayama or meditation to stabilize the nervous system, which can indirectly improve your digestion. Try deep abdominal breathing or Anulom Vilom for 10 minutes daily.
4. Hydration and Food Timing: Make sure you’re adequately hydrated, sipping warm water throughout the day will aid digestion and cleanse the tongue. Eat meals at regular intervals, avoiding late-night eating as it may strain the digestive system.
5. Investigate Further: If the symptoms persist or worsen, consider a consultation with an Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare provider to ensure no underlying conditions such as IBS or infections that require immediate attention.
These steps are grounded in Siddha-Ayurvedic principles and could help address underlying imbalances, but ensure you don’t delay in seeking professional medical advice if symptoms are severe or persistent.
