The process of digestion mainly occurs through digestive fire called “Agni”. This digestive fire converts the food into seven Dhatus (tissues) and three malas (waste products). This process of conversion is called digestion in Ayurveda. Thus digestive fire is very important for our body’s strength and muscles, and complexion depends upon it. There are herbs that help for healthy functioning of the stomach and digestive system.
Digestion can be defined as “The organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed and assimilated by the body for growth and maintenance of the body”. The enzymes present in the alimentary canal break the food into simple Chemical compounds.
Following are the 13 Ayurvedic herbs recommended for healthy digestion:
- Pipali (Piper longum) Fruit: It is stimulant, carminative, and useful in constipation. It also helps to stimulate the appetite and dispels gas from the intestines, and is a mild laxative.
- Hing (Ferula asafoetida) Gum resin: Pacify the vata(air) andused in indigestion.It is valuable remedy for flatulence and spasmodic contractions of the intestine. It acts as an anthelmintic for round worms in children.
- Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) Seed: This herb is beneficial in digestive disorders like biliousness, Indigestion, Atonic Dyspepsia, Diarrohea, Malabsorption Syndrome and Flatulent tonic.
- Pomegranate (Dried juice, pulp & Seeds) Fruit: Pomegranate is highly digestive and pacifies the Pitta (Fire) which cools the stomach.
- Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica): It improve appetite and digestion strength.
- Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) Fruit: It is good to increase the Appetite, As Digestive Aid, Liver Stimulant, As Stomachic and Mild Laxative. Haritaki has proven gastro kinetic effect i.e. it helps in moving the contents of stomach earlier.
- Kali mirch (Piper nigrum) Fruit: It aids digestion by stimulating the secretion of digestive enzymes, improving gastric motility, and reducing gastrointestinal discomfort.
- Rock mineral salt: It aids digestion by stimulating the production of digestive enzymes and promoting proper stomach acid balance.
- Dhania (Coriander sativum) Seed: It aids digestion by relieving bloating, gas, and indigestion, and promoting healthy bowel movements.
- Satva amla (Emblicaoffcicinalis) Fruit: Amla aids digestion by stimulating the digestive fire, relieving indigestion, regulating bowel movements, and reducing hyperacidity.
- Satva Ajowain (carumcouticum) Seed: It supports digestion by relieving gas, bloating, and indigestion, and promoting the secretion of digestive enzymes.
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Rhizome: Carminative, Digestive and stimulates gastric secretions, and is useful in Dyspepsia, Colic Disorders, Anorexia.
- Satva pudina (Peppermint) (Mentha piperita) Leaves: Pudina (mint) aids digestion by soothing gastrointestinal discomfort, reducing gas, and promoting bile secretion.
These herbs also support healthy food absorption, maintains normal level of acidity, Neutralize excess Pitta (Fire), Indigestion, Digestive Tonic, Flatulence, Anorexia, Heart burn.
Ayurvedic Lifestyle
- Nutritional diet, Morning walk, Yoga, Peaceful mind, Restful sleep.
Foods to Favor
- Light diet of Unpolished Rice, Green Gram (Lentils) Soup, Garlic (Except in heart burn), Eggplant, Lemon, Amla, Orange, Pomegranate, Ginger, Coriander, Buttermilk, Lukewarm Water and Bitter melon are beneficial. Always take room temperature water while eating instead of ice-cold water.
Foods to Avoid
- Junk Food, Irregular eating habits, Fish, Non-Veg (Red Meats and Heavy Proteins), Excess drinking of ice cold water, Excess use of sweets, Potatoes, Milk and Milk products (Except Curd), Heavy and Fried Meat, Bakery Foods like donuts, Cake, Biscuits, Spicy Food.
Do’s
- Drink lukewarm water.
- Eat a lot of salads and a fibrous diet.
- Eat Amla daily at morning time to maintain morning regularity.
- Try to eat on regular and fixed timing.
Don’ts
- Avoid irregular food habits like overeating at one sitting.
- Avoid food rich in fat or oil.
- Avoid alcohol consumption.
- Avoid tobacco chewing.
- Avoid unnecessary stress and tensions.
- Avoid rice at night time.
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