AJEERNA (INDIGESTION) - A DISEASE OF SERIOUS CONCERN

Abstract

Healthy food habits and proper digestion are crucial for our health. Digestive abnormalities are the most commonly occurring problem which may lead to serious health issues and even fatal for the life if not taken care properly. Almost all the important texts of Ayurveda have discussed about the Ajeerna with all its detail. It is told as Ghor Vyadhi, Ghor means which is difficult to cure and may cause untimely death also. The present article is an effort to discuss in detail about the Ayurveda perspective of Ajeerna and its serious nature. Proper diagnosis and treatment of Ajeerna may protect its further complication. Lifestyle modification, wholesome dietary pattern and use of drugs are important in management of Ajeerna. The article throws light on etiopathogenesis of Ajeerna, its types, symptomatology, complications and principles of management.