Flatulence is an irritating,though not fatal,disorder of the digestive system is the presence of the wind in the stomach or the intestines which give rise to discomfort due to distension of the stomach or intestines.
Causes for excessive gas or
flatulence:
The major cause for the formation of gas in stomch or intestine is primarly due to defective digestion because of foods ingested are not properly assimilated into the system and the presence of the waste matter in the intestines goes on putrefying. This putrefaction leads to flatulence(excessive gas) and discomfort associated with it,
Ayurveda remedy for excessive gas:
Excessive gas is called adhmna in ayurveda.If the wimd is not expelled through belching or through anus as a fart and deperess the diaphragm, it may lead to what is known as techycardia(rapid beating of the pulse). Some times the sympotms suspect as a heart attack.Flatulence is one of the symptoms of dyspepsia and the wise Vaidya should first try to cure the condition which has caused it. If it is because of constipation-as it usually is- that condition should be dealt first.If constipation is the cause Hing triguna taila should be given to the patient in a dose of two table spoonfuls once a day on an empty stomach with a cup of hot water.Kumari asava in a dose of 30 ml twice daily after food with an equal quantity of water is an ideal medicine.
Hingvashtaka churna should be given to the patient in a dose of one teaspoonful twice daily mixed with one teaspoonful of ghee and followed by hot water.
It is not good that hard labour immediately after taking food .Patient should take rest after taking food.He should avoid worry and anxiety especially while taking food.
Fried things and pulses as well as beans of all types should be avoided.Milk would not be easily digestible to the patient.Curd and butter milk may be helpful.
Mudra therapy :
Mudra therapy is a effective and instant way of treatment for flatulence or excessive gas.Here are few effective mudras for flatulence
Flatulence (gas): Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra , Vaata-naashak mudra , Apaan- vaayu mudra ,Apaan mudra
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