Abstract

Gupta Sahil*

ABSTRACT

Background: Food intolerance is a prevalent condition characterized by adverse ph ysiological responses to food, predominantly linked to enzymatic deficiencies, microbiota imbalances, and low grade inflammation. According to Ayurveda, food intolerance can be correlated to impaired Agni (digestive fire) and Ama (toxin) accumulation. IAFA Ayurveda presents Aahar Amrutham formulations designed to target these pathologies. Objective: To critically evaluate the Ayurvedic pharmacology and modern evidence regarding ingredients or herbs present in IAFA’s Aahar Amrutham formulations, i.e., Aahar Amrutham Rasa, Bindu, Gulika, and Chai, and their therapeutic relevance in food intolerance. Methods: Comprehensive data mining was performed using IAFA official product compositions, cl assic Ayurvedic texts like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Bhavaprakasha, and modern literature databases like PubMed, Scopus, etc. Herbal constituents were analyzed for their roles and experimentally verified pharmacological profiles. Results: Multiple herbs, Aegle marmelos , Cyperus rotundus , Phyllanthus niruri , Punica granatum , Emblica officinalis , Boerhavia diffusa , Zingiber officinale , etc., show synergistic effects in food intolerance. They fulfilled various Ayurvedic actions such as Deepana, Grahi, Pittahara, and modern roles, including anti inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and gut microbiota modulating activities. Each formulation exhibited specific herb combinations that can be used for pediatric to adult food intolerance manifestation s (Purusham Purusham Vikshayam). Conclusion: Food intolerance represents a growing global challenge, often resulting in chronic digestive disturbances, nutritional imbalances, and reduced quality of life. Modern management strategies, though useful, are la rgely limited to dietary eliminations and symptomatic support, without adequately addressing the underlying pathophysiology. Ayurveda provides a deep rooted explanation of food intolerance in terms of Agni Dushti, Ama formation, and Viruddha Ahara, thereby offering both preventive and therapeutic results. While controlled clinical trials and further studies are important for scientific validation and further standardization, the consistent outcomes observed in large patient cohorts strongly indicate that Aa har Amrutham formulations represent a safe and sustainable approach to managing food intolerance.