AN ETIOPATHOLOGICAL STUDY OF GRAHANI ROGA IN RELATION TO MANASIK BHAVAS: A LITERARY REVIEW
Dr. Saumya Dwivedi*, Dr. Avadhesh Kumar, Dr. Jai Shankar Prasad, Dr. Shweta Mishra
ABSTRACT
Grahani Roga is a common gastrointestinal disorder and is seen frequently in daily clinical practice. The increasing prevalence of Grahani in recent times is a major concern, primarily attributed to unhealthy eating habits,sedentary lifestyle, stress, reduced communication, environmental changes and many more. According to our classical Ayurveda texts, Grahani is the Agni Adhisthana, meaning any disruption in Agni’s function can lead to this condition. Ayurveda emphasises the deep interconnection between the mind (Mana) and body (Sharira), as both are interdependent of each other. Grahani Roga is mainly influenced by Pitta-Vata Dosha, and other psychological factors (Manasik Bhavas) play a crucial role in its manifestation. The Raja and Tama doshas are also a major factor in vitiating the Grahani. The whole process of food digestion starting from the beginning of ingestion to digestion and excretion has the psychological impact. Dushit Ahar Vihar leads to Formation of Ama and blocking the Rasavaha and Annavaha srotas. Grahani is also correlated with IBS in modern science as it signifies the gut- brain correlation along with alternate loose and hard stool.
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