Review Article on Vibandha with Special Refer...

Review Article on Vibandha with Special Reference to Constipation

Author Name : Dr. Sumeet Padole, Dr. Sushilkumar Wairagade, Dr. Nita Kedar

ABSTRACT Vibandha is a most common complaint of digestive system due to faulty life style. Although Vibandha (constipation) is not described in Ayurveda text separately but has been discussed under Apanavayu-vaigunya, Purisavaha Srotodusti and Krura Koshtha which occurs due to predominance of vata. Thus all the factors manifesting Purishvaha srotodushti for Vibandha. Constipation is the term used in current science to describe this illness. Small volumes of dry, hard stool are passed during infrequent bowel movements, which is the hallmark of constipation. Numerous factors contribute to this, three of which are major: nutritional, mental, and lifestyle issues. Unsatisfactory defecation—which might be caused by infrequent stools, challenging stool passage, or both—is the hallmark of constipation. It has a major impact on a person’s capacity to carry out everyday tasks, social functioning, and quality of life. The current research attempts to completely comprehend, from an Ayurvedic perspective, the pathophysiology of Vibandha (constipation) and its treatment.