Article: MANAGEMENT OF VATAJ GRAHANI WITH KSHAR GHRIT: A CASE STUDY

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.1719

Pages: 35-38

Author: Saurabh Rahi *, Rashi Sharma

Abstract: According to Ayurveda, Grahani is said to be the seat of Agni, or digestive fire. Vitiation in Agni results in Grahani Roga, a disease where the patient presents with increased frequency of stool, abdominal pain, abdominal distention and mucoid stool. The present study explores the Ayurvedic management of Vataj Grahani through a Ayurvedic formulation, Kshar Ghrit, in a case with IBS. A 40-year-old male presented with alternation of episodes of loose stools and constipation with abdominal pain, bloating, and mucous in stools for the past 6 months. The symptoms did not reduced with contemporary treatment. On further evaluation at Ayurvedic setup, patient was diagnosed to be suffering from Vataj Grahani, which is correlated to IBS according to Rome IV Criteria. Kshar Ghrit 10 ml twice a day with lukewarm water after food for two months, along with dietary and lifestyle modifications. Over two months of follow-up assessment, there was much significant improvement in the increased frequency of stool, abdominal pain, and abdominal distention. There was a significant decrease in the frequency of stool, abdominal pain was completely resolved, and there was no mucous in the stool, thereby increasing the quality of life of the patient. In the management of Vataj Grahani with Kshar Ghrit, an effective response was shown to the symptoms of IBS, which could be used as an alternative treatment in Ayurveda. This study emphasizes the significance of Agni in Grahani Rog and the success of managing such disorders using various Ayurvedic modalities.

Keyword: Ayurveda, Grahani, Agni, IBS, Kshar Ghrit