An abnormality in the digestion of food is termed as Indigestion(Ajirna). Indigestion refers to number of gastro-intestinal symptoms like gas ,acidity and upset stomach. Indigestion considered the root cause of all diseases .With Ageing , several changes occur in the gastro-intestinal system .Good digestion not only burn up the Aama in the body but boost the immunity as well.In Ayurveda this conditkon can be correlated with Ajirna Roga.
Causes of Ajirna
- Excessive Fasting
- Eating when digestive fire is low
- Irregular eating habit
- Intake of Unwholesome
- Intake of heavy , cold, unctuous & polluted food articles
- Improper administration of Vaman ,Virechan & snehana therapies
- Emaciation due to any disease
- Seasonal perversions
- Suppression of natural urges
Ajirna Pathogenesis
As per Ayurveda ,The above mentioned causes leads to the vitiation of Agni ( the digestive fire ) . Digestion becomes so weak that it cannot digestion even light food resulting in Indigestion .
General Symptoms
- Abdominal distension
- Feeling of prostration
- Headache
- Feel fainting
- Giddiness
- Stiffness of back
- Yawning
- Malaise
- Thirst
- Fever
- Vomit
- Tenesmus
- Anorexia
- Food not digest
- Food turn into poison (aama formation)
Types Of Ajirna
- Vataj Ajirna
- Pittaj Ajirna
- Kaphaj Ajirna
Home remedies
- Prepare a mixture of powder of Sonf (Fennel) ,Sonth (dry ginger) , Dhaniya ( Coriander), Pudina (Mint ), Jeera(Cumin seed ) , Hing ( Asafetida) & use after meal will help to improve digestion
- In one glass of leukwarm water add lemon & honey and drink after meal .
- Drinking Aloe vera juice 15 ml daily on empty stomach helps to control hyperacidity & acid reflux.
Conclusion
As Ayurveda has specific line of treatment for this problem from the root cause with medications . Along with treatment there is specific diet restrictions which has to follow to get proper results.
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