Best Remedies for Chronic IBS and Lactose Intolerance - #36358
Which is the best for chronic IBS patients who are lactose intolerant with frequent gastric pain and dyspepsia: brahmi pearls or brahmi ghrita? What kind of dinner or food should one have to minimize gastric symptoms? Any supplement that can be taken after dinner to minimize gastric/IBS symptoms? The patient is already taking vizilac after breakfast and dinner as per doctor's prescription.
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Brahmi pearls are more safer than Brahmi ghrita as you mentioned lactose intolerance.
Avoid raw foods. It is better to use cooked ones. Always prefer to eat slight warm food. Early dinner also helps in gastric problems. Keep regular meal time almost before 8:00
1. Hinguvashtaka choornam 1/2 tsp with warm water before food twice a day. Preferably morning and lunch time. 2. Triphala choornam 1/2 tsp at night after food.
Take care, Dr. Shaniba
Hello Jhilly, I can understand your concern regarding IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) with lactose intolerance but dont worry we are here to help you out😊
✅ Choosing Between Brahmi Pearls vs. Brahmi Ghrita
❌ Brahmi Ghrita – Not suitable in your case, as ghee can worsen lactose-related symptoms and cause bloating or diarrhea.
✅ Brahmi Pearls (Brahmi capsules/tablets) – Safer and more effective for calming the mind and gut, as they don’t contain dairy.
Dose- 1 capsule twice daily after meals with warm water.
Benefit- Reduces stress-related IBS triggers, improves gut-brain connection, relieves anxiety, and enhances digestion gently.
✅ Ideal Dinner Plan for IBS + Lactose Intolerance
Dinner should be light, warm, freshly cooked, and mildly spiced. Avoid cold, heavy, or fermented foods.
✅ Recommended foods:
Soft khichdi (moong dal + rice + ghee substitute like sesame oil) Steamed vegetables (bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, ash gourd) Rice gruel (kanji) with a pinch of cumin and ajwain Clear vegetable soup or thin dal soup
½ tsp Hing + cumin roasted in ghee substitute (cold-pressed sesame oil) before meals to reduce gas.
❌ Avoid:
Milk and dairy (including paneer, curd, butter) Wheat-based rotis at night (use rice instead) Raw salads, cabbage, cauliflower, beans Processed foods, sweets, cold drinks
✅ Post-Dinner or Bedtime Remedies to Reduce IBS Symptoms 👉 Bilwadi Churna Dose: ½ tsp with lukewarm water after dinner. Benefit: Reduces mucus, calms intestinal inflammation, and corrects stool consistency.
✅Additional Ayurvedic Recommendations
Take Vizilac as prescribed (supports good gut bacteria).
Practice deep breathing, meditation, or mild yoga daily — IBS often worsens with anxiety. Regular sleep and mealtime rhythm are very important. Warm water throughout the day; avoid cold water.
Wishing you a good health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Dear Jhilly Avoid oily, spicy, processed foods and bakery products. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Cap. Florasante 1-0-1 Tab. StopIBS 1-0-1 TAB. Yashtimadhu 2-0-2 Follow up after 10days
Between Brahmi pearls and Brahmi gritha , Brahmi pearls are safer Brahmi gritha contains medicated ghee which I turn is a dairy product And can aggrevate gastric symptoms Prefer light easy to digest foods Moong dal Khichdi plain rice with dal cooked vegetables Eat small portions slowly 2-3 hrs before bedtime
Hello jhilly Dasgupta as you have mentioned lactose intolerant then Brahmi pearls would be more appropriate choice
Opt for easy digestible foods Lean proteins or fish Avoid raw or cruciferous vegetables that are hard to digest Limit intake of foods like garlic onions beans Since the patient already taking vizilac let her continue as it’s a pre- probiotic

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