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Introduction :
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic
functional disorder of the gut characterised by
abdominal pain, altered bowel habits (diarrhea,
constipation, or both). bloating and gas. It is a
functional disorder involving dysregulation of the
gut–brain axis, leading to altered motility and
heightened pain sensitivity. Microbiota imbalance,
increased gut permeability, and immune activation
contribute. Food triggers (e.g., FODMAPs) worsen
symptoms through fermentation, gas production,
and distension in a hypersensitive gut. The
prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
varies globally, with studies indicating a global
prevalence of 13.21% with Rome III criteria and
17.14% with Rome IV criteria. Women are more
likely to have IBS, with a prevalence of 15.69% in
Rome III and 20.17% in Rome IV. The prevalence
has increased over recent years, suggesting growing
awareness and understanding of the condition.
[1]
Grahani is an anatomical and physiological entity
described in classical Ayurvedic literature. It is
referred to as the site of Agni (digestive fire). It
occupies a strategic location between the Amashaya
(stomach) and the Pakwashaya (intestines).
Dysfunction of Grahani is termed Grahani Roga.
It’s a clinical syndrome characterised by erratic
bowel habits, digestive impairment, and altered
stool consistency — closely resembling modern
disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS),
malabsorption syndrome, and functional diarrhea.
[2]
Viruddha ahar can be defined as any food, food
combination, processing method, quantity, time, or
dietary habit that disturbs Agni (digestion), vitiates
doshas, and leads to the formation of Ama (toxic
metabolites). It's not just about ‘Wrong
combinations” but includes incompatibility in terms
of Desha, Kala, Matra, Agni Samyoga (Place,
Time/Season, Quantity, Digestive Capacity,
Combination).
[3]
The classical concept of viruddha ahar was
formulated 5000 years ago in our classical texts,
but today’s food landscape is entirely different. The
consumption of processed and ultra-packaged food,
late-night binge eating, complex food mixing
culture, such as milkshakes, fruit desserts, etc., was
never described in the texts, but their effects on the
body can be understood by reconnecting ancient
concepts and scientific explanations, such as gut
dysbiosis, biochemical effects, digestive enzyme
imbalance, etc., which ultimately cause IBS
(Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Aims and Objective :
This article explores its role in IBS through both
Ayurvedic and modern scientific perspectives on
the harmful effects of consuming food in the wrong
combinations.
The study aims to highlight that:
Classical Ayurvedic dietary principles
anticipate modern concepts of food
intolerance and gut-microbiome
interaction
Identifying and avoiding Viruddha Ahara
may serve as a preventive and therapeutic
dietary strategy in IBS management.
Methods :
1) Classical Ayurvedic texts such as Charaka
Samhita, Other relevant Ayurvedic
compendia (Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga