
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTICS AND RESEARCH [ISSN No.: 2584-2757]
Copyright @ : - Dr. Tejal Motghare Inter. J.Digno. and Research IJDRMSID00063 |ISSN :2584-2757
Introduction:
Ayurveda is among the oldest and most
comprehensive approach to of natural healing. It is
based on the principle that genuine health and well-
being comes from a harmonious balance of the
mind, body and spirit. This balance is maintained
through proper diet and a disciplined lifestyle.
However, in contemporary times, unhealthy dietary
patterns and also sedentary way of living have
upset this balance, leads to form disturbance of
Agni (digestive fire). Grahani is a significant
gastrointestinal condition that stems from such
disturbances. It is classified as one of the Ashta
Mahagada (eight major diseases) by the renowned
Ayurvedic scholar Vagbhata.
Grahani is a common health disorder that impacts
to affects portion of the worldwide population, with
a greater incidence observed in developing
countries. This is primarily attributed to irregular
dietary habits and also high stress level in daily life.
A condition closely resembles, Grahani in modern
science is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which
is defined by recurring abdominal discomfort along
with irregular bowel movements, without any
detectable structural issues in the gastrointestinal
system.[1] In the Indian population, IBS shows a
higher prevalence among males, with a female-to-
male ratio of about 1:3, and it is most often
diagnosed in aged between 20 and 40 years.[2]
Concept of Grahani :
Nidana :
All causes of Agni Dushti may cause Grahani
Doshas and its results in Grahani Roga i.e.
Samanya nidan- Abhojana, Ajeerna, Atibhojana,
Vishamashana, Asathmya bhojana, Guru sheeta,
atiruksha, Sandushta bhojanat, Vireka vamana,
Sneha vibhramat, Vyadhikarshanat, Desha kala,
Ritu vyshamyat, Vegadharana, Ahitashana [3]
Dietary factors :
Guru bhajanaihi, Atisnigha bhojanai, Atiruksha
bhojanaihi, Atiushna bhojanaihi, Atidrava bhijnaihi
etc.
Lifestyle factors: Jalati ati ramanaihi,
Vegavidarnaihi, Ritu viparyaya.
Psychological factors:
Bhayat, Shokat. Toxic factors- Vishat, Ati
madyapan Microbial factors- Krumi doshataha
Environmental – Dushta ambu..
Purvarupa:
Alashaya, Bala kshaya, Anna vidaha, Pakascha
chirata, Kayasya gauravam [4]
Rupa:
Malpravrutti along with features like Muhu
baddhan, Pakwaman va amam, Sarujam, Shoonaha
Pada kara, Krushata, Parvaruk, Arochak, Jwar,
Arochak, Trut, Chhardi.[5]
Classification:
Classification of Grahani Roga on the based of
etiology, dominance of Dosha and other specific
types of Grahani Roga into 3 groups.
According to Etiology Grahani can be divided into
two types :
1. Independent i.e. Swatantra/ Grahani Roga -
it develops without Atisar.
2. Dependent i.e. Partantra Grahani Roga - it
develops after Atisar.
According to Acharya on the basis of particular
dosha involvement Charaka, Sushruta and
Vagbhata have described four varieties of Grahani
Roga as -
1. Vataja 2. Pittaja 3. Kaphaja 4. Sannipataja