Irritable Bowel Syndrom (IBS) Siddha Management

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a disorder affecting large intestine with a group of symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, Gas trouble, mucus in stools, Diarrhoea or some times constipation and irregular bowel habits. It will affect the quality of life severely. The reason for this disease is not clearly known. The progression of this disease is directly connected to the anxiety and stress.

No specific tests are available to detect this disease, it is diagnosed clinically. Only a small number of people with IBS have severe signs and symptoms. Some people can control their symptoms by managing diet, lifestyle and stress.

Management in Siddha

The management of this disease involve the life style and food modification.

Do's and Dont's : Avoid stress and anxiety. Take easily digestible food items with less salt, sour and spicy. Avoid fast food and food with preservatives. Practice mind relaxing exercises . Yoga and pranayama will be helpful. Include fruits like pomegranate and beverages like buttermilk  in daily diet.

Medication :

The following medicines can be used as single drug or as combination with the advice of a siddha physician for better results.

1. Thayir Chundi churnam 2-5gm twice daily with butter milk.
2. Tab. Thayir chundi 2-0-2
3. Vilvathi Lehyam 5gm twice daily after food.
4. Padikaara Chendooram 200mg Twice daily with Honey.
5. Kariveppilai Kudineer 60ml with butter milk twice daily before food.
6. Sangu Parpam 200mg twice daily with Honey.
7. Annabedi chendooram 120 mg with Honey twice daily After food.
   

If constipation Present :

1. Nilavagai churnam 5 gm at bed time with Hot water
2. Tab. Nilavarai Churnam 2 at bed time

If Diarrhoa Present :

1. Kabada Mathirai SOS
2. Thayir Chundi churnam 2-5gm twice daily with butter milk.

Other Links

1. IMPCOPS
2. SKM siddha and Ayurveda
3. Santhigiri Ayurveda and Siddha Vaidyasala