Common Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

  • Irregular meals and fast food consumption
  • Stress, worry, and emotional suppression
  • Weak digestive fire leading to āma (toxins)
  • Excess intake of spicy or cold foods
  • Sedentary lifestyle disturbing vāta doṣa

Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

  • Abdominal pain relieved after passing stools
  • Irregular bowel habits with constipation or diarrhea
  • Excess gas, bloating, and discomfort
  • Mucus in stools during flare-ups
  • Anxiety, irritability, or poor sleep

Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

  • Deepana – pācana herbs to improve agni and clear āma
  • Buttermilk, ginger, and cumin for gut balance
  • Pañcakarma therapies like basti (medicated enema) for vāta control
  • Mindful eating with regular routines and light diet
  • Yoga, prāṇāyāma, and meditation to ease stress