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    org © 2023 IJCRT | Volume 11, Issue 5 May 2023 | ISSN: 2320-2882

    “Study of Ajirna (Indigestion) Chikitsa in


    Ayurveda” - A Literature Review”
    1 Dr. Sachin B. Patil

    M.D. (Rachana Sharir) Dept. Rachana Sharir

    Professor- Shantabai Shivshankar Arali Ayurvedic Hospital & College, Jat.416404.(MH)

    2Dr. Pradeep N. Bhosale.

    M.S. (SRPT) Professor, Dept. SRPT

    Shantabai Shivshankar Arali Ayurvedic Hospital & College, Jat.416404.(MH)

    3 Deepanjali A. Sonawale

    M.D. (Sharir Kriya)

    Associate Professor, Sharir Kriya

    Shantabai Shivshankar Arali Ayurvedic Hospital & College, Jat.416404.(MH)

    Abstract:
    Ajirna is the state of incomplete process of digestion of ingested food. The main reason for
    indigestion is the deranged functions of Agni. Incomplete digestion and metabolism due to disturbed
    digestive fire leads to formation of under processed state of food termed as ajirna. Ajeerna is caused by
    agnimandya.
    There are 4 – 6 types of Ajirna mentioned in Ayurveda by different acharyas. Also there is variation in
    treatment as per opinion of different acharyas. So it is impotant to see the details of Ajirna Chikitsa in
    Ayurved collectively. So this article is focusing on the Ajirna (Indigestion) Chikitsa in Ayurveda.

    Keywords: Ajirna Chikitsa


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    Introduction:
    In Ayurvedic Samhita, decrease in the intensity of Agni has been termed as "Agnimandya". Whereas
    Incomplete digestion and metabolism due to disturbed Agni leads to formation of under processed state of
    food termed as “Ajeerna”. Tthe process by which the ingested food is broken down into a simpler and
    absorbable form. According to Ayurveda, Agni is considered as the key factor for digestion(Pachana) and
    transforms the food substances into various forms which can be easily assimilated by our body.
    Ajirna is Incomplete digestion and metabolism due to disturbed digestive fire leads to formation of
    under processed state of food termed as Ajeerna. It is the root of many disease and causes many types of
    pains. The main reason for indigestion is the deranged functions of Agni. the state of incomplete process
    of digestion of ingested food, due to low digestive power or other reason.
    According to Madhav nidan - Persons who eat food in excessive quantities recklessly like ‘pashu’
    become prone for the development of Ajeerna which may lead development of many diseases.
    The factors involving are: 1. Ahara 2.Pranavayu 3. Saman Vayu 4.Apana vayu 5. Pachaka Pitta 6.Bodhaka
    Kapha 7. Kledaka Kapha 8. Agni. 9. Annavaha srotas
    Any vikruti among these may leads to Ajeerna.

    Aims & Objectives:

    To study the Ajirna (Indigestion) Chikitsa in Ayurveda.

    Material & Methods:


    Manual Searching & Collection.
    Causes of Ajirna:

    1. Atyambupana
    2. Atimatra Bhojan
    3. Abhojana
    4. Vishamasama
    5. Asatmyaahara
    6. Sandushtabhojan
    7. Food Related- Atiruksha, Atisnigdha
    8. Gurubhojana 1. Vegadarana 2. Swapnavivarya ya 3. Ratrijagarana 4. Divashayana
    9. 1. Irsha 2. Bhaya 3. Krodha 4. Dwesha 5. Chinta
    10. 1. Vamana. Virechana, Sneha Vibrama 2. Rutu, Kala, Desha Vaishamya

    Samprapti:

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    Hetusevana Tridosha Samana Vayu PachakaPitta Kledaka Kapha Hampers the function of Agni
    Annacharvana, Vahana, Bhinnasangata gets affeted Avipaka of Anna Ajeerna.

    Dusya: Jatharagni, Rasadhatu


    Srotas: AnnavahaSrotas
    Ama : Jatharagnimandyajanya
    Agni :Jatharagni
    Srotodusti: Sanga
    Adhisthana: Amashaya, Pakwashaya
    Sadhyaasadhyata: Sadya, Yapya
    Swabhava: Ashukari, Chirakari
    Types:
    1. Āmājīrṇa: or simply Āma refers to indigestion due to āmā. heaviness of the body, nausea, swelling
    of the cheeks and pupils of the eyes, belching of wind having the same taste as the food taken, which
    remains in the stomach, long undigested.
    2. Vidagdha ajirna – caused due to vitiation of pitta dosha. It cause burning sensation in the chest and
    throat region, different kinds of pain, increased feeling of thirst, sour eructation or belching,
    tiredness, fainting and giddiness.
    3. Vistabdha ajirna – caused due to vitiation of vata dosha. It is characterised by pain abdomen, bloated
    stomach or gaseous distension, pain all over the body, fatigue, non elimination of stools and flatus.
    4. Dinapaki Ajirna Prakruta Ajirna/ Prativasara Ajirna - It is normal state, as food remains undigested
    normally after consumption, hence called Prakrita Ajeerna. It is considered as Nirdosha i.e. no any
    signs and symptoms occur. - In which the food is digested on next day but causes no difficulty.

    Chikitsa:
    NIDANA PARIVARJANA- The causes of Ajeerna such as Atyambupaana Vishamashana,
    Asatmya bhojana, Guru, Vishtambhi, Ati ruksha , Sheeta Bhojana etc, Should be avoided.

    AMA PACHANA : Dhanyaka, Chavya, Chitraka, Mustaka


    AGNI DEEPANA : Pippali, Sunthi, Maricha, vidanga , Ela, jeeraka

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    Sn Disease Chikitsa- Vaghbhat Kashyap Yogratnakar
    Sushrut
    1 Amaajirna Langhan Langhan Langhan Vaman
    2 Vidagdajirna Vaman Vaman Shayan Langhan
    3 Visthabdajirna Swedan Swedan - Swedan
    4 Ras shaishajirna Shayan Shayan Shoshan Shayan
    5 Dinapaki-Ajirna In which the food is digested on next day but causes no
    difficulty.
    6 Prativasara Ajirna Which is found every day normally, immediately after taking
    food.

    1. CHURNA Hingvashtaka churna  Lavanabhaskara churna  Panchakola churna  Avipattikara churna


    pachana churna.
    2. Vati : Sanjivini VATI, Ajeerna kantaka Rasa  Agnitundi Rasa  Shanka Bhasma.
    3. RASA : Hingvadi Vati  Lavangadi Vati  Shanka Vati  Rasona Vati  Arka Vati vati.
    4. GHRITAS : Trayushanadi ghrita  Mustashatphala ghrita  Chavyadi ghrita ghrita.
    5. ASAVA/ARISHTA: Pippalyasava Kumaryasava  Amrutarishta.

    Discussion:
    Ajirna is basic cause of all other diseases. So the treatment of Ajirna is must. If Ajirna is not
    managed properly leading to development of Fatal signs .i.e. fainting, delirium, vomiting, excessive
    salivation, debility, giddiness etc. The first line of treatment for all types of indigestion
    is Langhana (fasting).
    Incomplete digestion and metabolism due to disturbed digestive fire leads to formation of
    under processed state of food termed as ajirna. Persons who eat food in excessive
    quantities recklessly like cattle become prone for the development of ajirna which may lead
    development of many diseases. So it is important to cure the Ajirna as a priority.
    Conclusion:

    1. Ajirna is the primary source of production of ama which is the cause of almost all diseases.
    2. The first line of treatment for all types of indigestion is Langhana (fasting).
    3. Ajirna treatment consists of Nidan parivarjan, Shodhan, Shaman according to condition.

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    References: -
    1) Charak Samhita:Vidhyadhar Shukla &Ravidatt Tripathi, 2000, 2nd print, Chaukhamba Sanskrit
    Pratishthan.
    2) Susruta Samhita: Dr. Anantram Sharma 2004, Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakashan.
    3) Ashtang Samgraha:Vd. KavirajAtrideva Gupta and Vd. Nandkishor Sharma, 1993, Krishnadas
    Academy Varanasi.
    4) Ashtang Hridhaya: Sarvangsundara and Ayurvedrasayana commentaries 2000(Reprint),
    KrishnadasAcademy, Varanasi.
    5) Dr Soubhagya Japal/ajeerna
    6) https://medcraveonline.com/IJCAM/critical-analysis-of-etiological-factors-of-ajirna-indigestion.html

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