A Study of Agni, its Impact on Kostha Vaddhata (Constipation) and its Management With “Saghrita Lavanei Yukta Narau Annavagraham Peebet”

Abstract

Background: Kostha vaddhata (constipation) is one of the common problems of human beings on society which is  mainly based on the state of Agni. Because the vikrita agni is responsible for creating different types of Ajirna which  is the initial or earlier symptom of Grahani Dosha. The aim of the study was to explain the principle of application  of Gavya–ghrita mixed with saindhav lavana to treat the Kostha vaddhata. Materials and Methods: Based on the signs and symptoms of Kostha vaddhata (constipation), Saindhava Lavana mixed with Ghrita described in Charaka Samhita was taken for clinical trial. Thirty number of patients, satisfying  the inclusion criteria, were taken for the present study and all patients were divided into two equal groups, that is,  Group A and Group B. The assessment was made before and after treatment. Results: The better result was obtained when Gavya Ghrita mixed with Saindhava Lavana. Discussion and Conclusion: Finally, it can be said that the formulation, that is, Gavya Ghrita mixed with Saindhava Lavana could be the best tool for the management of Kostha Vaddhata and it also justifies the Siddhanta of Maharshi Charaka. Hence, the research needs further studies with larger samples, and increased duration of medicine could be  more informative. The concept agni of Ayurveda which refers to the manifold function  described to pitta is at once compressive. It does not only include  chemical agenesis responsible for aahara pachana in the kostha[1] which leads to the separation of Sarabhaga (nutrient fraction) of the  ahara from the Kittabhaga (undigested residue of food). This Agni is called as Jatharangni, Kosthagni, Antarangni, Pachakagni,[2] and  Dehaagni. When this Jatharagni (fire) extinguishes,[3] man dies.  When a man is endowed with it adequately, he likes along with good  health. When it is deranged, he falls ill. This deranged (vikrita agni)  leads to a different type of diseases. Out of that, kostha vadhata is one of them. Kostha vaddhata[4] means defecation of hard stool