Hingwastaka churna-1/2 tsp with warm water twice daily after food Chitrakadi vati-one tablet to be chewed twice daily Kutaja ghan vati-one tablet to be taken two times daily after food with warm water if flows tools Drink warm water Avoid spicy, oily, sore, non-vegetarian food Drink butter milk with roasted cumin powder along with pinch of rock salt Drink CCF tea
1.Grahani kapat rasa 2 tab twice daily with buttermilk after meals 2.Kutajaghan vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Hingwashtak churna 1 tsp with warm water just before meals twice daily 4.Haridra khand 1 tsp twice daily with milk before/ after meals 5.Anu tail- 2 drops in each nostril twiec daily
Adv: Drink 2-3 glasses of butter milk added with roasted jeera daily Avoid spicy and fried food items
Don’t worry take Sutashekar ras gold 1tab bd , bilwasava 20ml bd, chitrakadhi vati 1tab bd Enough
Start with Kutaj ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1. After food with water Include Buttermilk with a pinch of asafoetida black salt and roasted jeera powder after lunch daily Giloy ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Avoid spicy fried foods citrus fruits cold drink icecream
1.Chitrakadi vati 500mg before food 3 times with hot water
2 ) Hingvashthaka churna-2gm Shankha bhasma-250mg Agnikumara rasa-250mg Panchamrita parpati-250mg-- before food with changeri ghrita and warm water
3) Trayushanadi ghrita-20ml - 1 hr after food with hot water 2 times
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, Ari Ruksha, and Saraka sub-stances, Viruddha Bhojana, Rasona, Patra Shaka, etc.
Vihara: Vegavidharana, Chinta, Shoka, Bhaya, Krodha, etc
helllo aashish ,
I understand how exhausting it must feel to deal with IBS, constant bloating, frequent bowel movements, acidity, and allergic rhinitis, especially when these issues persist for a long time. It’s normal to feel stressed and anxious about your digestion and daily comfort. In Ayurveda, we approach this by looking at the root causes rather than just the symptoms:
IBS and bloating often occur due to imbalance in Vata and Pitta in the digestive system, irregular digestion, or accumulated toxins (Ama). Allergic rhinitis happens when the immune system is overreactive, often due to excess Kapha and Ama affecting nasal passages and respiratory tract.
Frequent bowel movements and acidity indicate that the digestive fire (Agni) is weak and not processing food properly.
Before starting treatment, I’d like to understand a bit more: How are your bowel movements—consistency, urgency, any mucus? Appetite—do you feel hungry at usual times or irregularly? Sleep—are you able to rest well? Stress or triggers that worsen bloating or rhinitis?
Once we have this information, we can proceed with a treatment plan that is gentle and progressive.
Treatment Plan:
Step 1 – Ama Pachana (Detoxifying Digestive Cleanser) – 3–5 days Triphala Churna: 3 g with warm water at night before sleep – gently clears toxins, improves bowel regularity, reduces bloating.
Step 2 – Internal Medicines (After Ama Pachana) SNA Khadiraarishtam: 15–30 ml twice daily after meals – reduces acidity, gas, and improves digestion. Avipattikar Churna: 3–5 g before bedtime – corrects acidity and strengthens digestive fire. Sitopaladi Churna or Talisadi Churna: 1–2 g twice daily – helps reduce mucus, supports respiratory health, and controls allergic rhinitis. Trikatu Churna: 1 g with warm water before meals – stimulates digestion and metabolism.
Step 3 – External and Lifestyle Measures Eat small, warm, cooked meals; avoid raw, cold, oily, or fermented foods. Avoid tea, coffee, and cold drinks during bloating periods. Take gentle walks after meals to support digestion. Use a saline nasal rinse or warm steam during rainy season to reduce rhinitis symptoms. Practice pranayama (deep breathing exercises) for 10–15 min daily to reduce stress and improve respiratory health.
Investigations (if needed) Stool test for any infection or malabsorption. H. pylori testing if not done recently. Allergy testing to identify triggers for rhinitis.
Do’s & Don’ts Take medicines at same time daily. Eat warm, light, easy-to-digest meals. Avoid raw salads, cold drinks, fried and spicy foods. Drink warm water throughout the day. Practice gentle yoga and pranayama daily. Sleep properly and maintain a regular schedule. Avoid smoking, alcohol, and excess tea/coffee. Avoid dusty or damp environments during rainy season. Keep a symptom journal for bowel movements, bloating, and rhinitis. Follow medicine course consistently and do not stop midway.
If you follow this plan consistently, your digestion will improve, bloating and gas will reduce, bowel movements will normalize, and allergic rhinitis symptoms will become milder. Ayurveda works gradually, addressing the root cause rather than just masking symptoms.
After 20–25 days, review bowel movements, appetite, sleep, and allergy symptoms. Adjust medicines or doses if needed.
Warm regards, Dr. Karthika
Hello Aashish ji, IBS is a psychosomatic disorder therefore we have to take action for both the gut and the mind.Considering your problem,I recommend these - 1. Abhyaristha - 2 tsp with 2 tsp water after breakfast and dinner 2. Udarkalpa churna- 1 tsp with lukewarm water at bedtime 3. Chitrakadi vati 1-0-1 before meals 4.Arogyavardhni vati. - 2 tab each after breakfast and dinner
Diet and lifestyle - Buttermilk is beneficial for you.
. Avoid fast food, fried food,non veg and heavy meals. . Walk for 30 minutes after 20 min gap after dinner. . Stress management -Through meditation, yoga, walking and journaling . Foot massage with warm coconut oil for better sleep. Follow these and don’t worry, your condition will improve. Yoga - Anulom vilom, bhastrika, kapalbhati.Mandookasan, Halsana . Walk for atleast 20mins after dinner. Regards, Dr. Anupriya
Addressing IBS and digestive concerns, it seems there’s an imbalance in your digestive fire, or “Agni.” An overactive movement of the bowels points to a Vata imbalance as well. To manage these issues, first focus on a regular eating schedule, favouring freshly cooked, warm, and easy-to-digest meals. Start with a grounding breakfast like warm oatmeal with ghee. Avoid raw and cold foods, as they can disturb Vata further.
Include spices like cumin, coriander, fennel, and ajwain in your meals, which aid digestion and reduce bloating. It’s beneficial to sip on warm water throughout the day. For bloating and gas, after meals, try taking Triphala in warm water at night. It acts as a gentle cleanser and helps balance Vata and Kapha.
Acidity suggests a Pitta imbalance; avoid spicy, fried, and acidic foods that can exacerbate symptoms. Coconut water and aloe vera juice might soothe your stomach. Fennel tea is beneficial—it calms the digestive system and can be taken after meals.
Given the frequency of bowel movements, ensure hydration. Herbal teas like ginger can help in maintaining digestive health. Practicing yoga postures like Pawanmuktasana may alleviate gas and improve digestion.
For allergic rhinitis, especially during rainy season, Nasya with Anu tailam every morning can help clear nasal passages. During this season, avoid cold and fermented foods which might trigger reactions. Strengthening immunity with Chyawanprash taken daily can also be beneficial.
It is always advisable to consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner before starting any new treatment to ensure it aligns with your unique body constitution and current state. If symptoms persist or worsen, it is important to seek medical attention promptly.
HELLO ASHISH,
You are having IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) with symptoms like -gas, bloating even without food -going to washroom 4-5 times a day -acidity, indigestion -seasonal allergies (allergic rhinitis) -migraine - headache problem linked with digestion and stress
In A Ayurveda, this is due to weak digestion + imbalance of vata (gas, irregular motion), Pitta (acidity, migraine), Kapha (allergy in rainy season) When food does not digest properly, it creates “Ama” (toxins)-> causing bloating, gas, loose stools/urgency , acidity, and even triggering sinus/migraine
TREATMENT GOALS -Strengthen agni (digestive fire)- so food digests well -Remove ama(toxins)- to reduce gas, bloating, heaviness -Balance vata-pitta- kapha= to control frequent stools, acidity, and allergies -Improve Gut- Mind connection- since stress worsens IBS and migraine -Prevent recurrence- with lifestyle, diet and home remedies
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with ghee before meals =improves digestion, reduces gas, bloating
2) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water before meals =balances pitta, reduces acidity and burning
3) KUTAJGHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily with water after meals if loose stool dominate =strengthens intestines, reduces frequency of stools
4) SITOPALADI CHURNA + YASHTIMADHU CHURNA= 1 tsp twice daily with honey after meals =fo allergic rhinitis, reduces cough
5) SARASWATARISHTA= 20 ml at night =calms mind, reduces stress and migraine frequency
DURATION= usually 2-3 months of regular use
DIET PLAN IBS requires gut-soothing, easy to digest
EAT -khichdi - moong dal+rice+ghee+jeera -boiled vegetables- lauki, ash gourd, carrot etc - pomegranate juice, apple stew - BUTTERMILK with rock salt and roasted cumin- compulsory - rice gruel or thin rice porridge -honemade ghee-helps gut healing - goat milk- highly nourishing
AVOID -spicy, sour, fried, junk food - cold drinks, cold food - fermented foods-idli, dosa, pickles - tea, coffee - raw vegetables and salads - heavy pulses like chana, rajma - milk with fruits
LIFESTYLE CHANGES
DO’S -eat on time same time everyday - chew food slowly - rest after meals- don’t lie down flat - drink warm water - keep bowel movements regular
AVOID -mental stress triggers flare-ups - day sleeping- causes indigestion - eating late at night - overeating or fasting too much - exposure to cold especially abdominal area
YOGA improves gut function, reduces stress and supports immunity
RECOMMENDED ASANAS -Vajrasana= sit after meals, improves digestion -Pawanmuktasana= relieves gas and bloating -Trikonasana= stimulates abdominal organs -Mandukasana= improves pancreas and digestion -Bhujangasana= strengthens gut
practice for 30-40 minutes daily on an empty stomach
PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= Balances Vata pitta, calms stress = 10 min daily -Sheetali/Sheetakari= cools pitta, reduces acidity = 5 minutes in the evening -Bhramari= calms mind and nervous system = 5 rounds daily
HOME REMEDIES -warm water + pinch of ajwain + black salt-> after heavy food -1 tsp fennel seeds after meals -Buttermilk + roasted cumin + rock salt after lunch -Nasya= 2 drops of cow ghee in each nostril in morning and night for rhinits -Ginger tea (mild) before meals if digestion feels weak
NOTE -IBS needs long term management . flare ups are common , but with discipline, recovery is possible -avoid switching systems frequently - switch with one either allopathy or ayurveda - have patience- ayurvedic therapy works deeply but gradually
DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY
THANK YOU
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
To address your IBS symptoms and digestion issues like gas, bloating, and frequent bowel movements, a focus on the Vata dosha, which governs movement in the body, is essential. When imbalanced—often due to erratic diets or stress—it can lead to these digestive problems.
Firstly, consider the diet. Regular meals, especially warm, cooked foods like oatmeal, rice, and soups, help calm Vata. Avoid raw and cold items as much as possible. Favor spices like ginger, cumin, and fennel that aid digestion and reduce gas. Drink warm water through the day; it’s gentle on your stomach and can ease digestion.
For yoga, postures like “Pawanmuktasana” (Wind-Relieving Pose) may be beneficial to relieve gas and bloating.
Regarding allergic rhinitis, especially noted in the rainy seasons, this corresponds with a Kapha imbalance. You might try steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil or a pinch of turmeric in hot water gurgle. Also, consuming honey can be helpful in balancing Kapha. If turmeric suits you, consider turmeric milk in the evening for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
During the rainy reason, it’s helpful to avoid dairy, fried, and overly sweet or salty foods which can aggravate Kapha. Maintain consistency in sleep patterns, reducing exposure to humidity.
If these symptoms persist or worsen, visiting a healthcare professional is important because chronic conditions can lead to another long-term health concerns. Please ensure to touch base with a practitioner if you notice things don’t improve with these measures.
