Abstract

Dr. Prayagaprasad U. R.*, Vasudha V. G. and A. S. Prashanth

ABSTRACT

Lifestyle of humans has improved substantially in this modernized world. Technology has set easy access to almost everything under our fingers, but has led to reduced physical activity leading to increased incidence of lifestyle related disorders. Recent trends have shown people taking high extent of calories, Junk food and Consumption of fibers in the diet has reduced. Further level of stress has increased both at personal and professional life. All these factors are having ill effects on every organ system of body. Due to these lifestyle changes gastrointestinal symptoms like constipation, heartburn, abdominal discomfort & diarrhea are frequently encountered in clinical practice. Constipation is a common prevalent problem in general population with prevalence 2-28% which is associated with significantly impaired quality of life and psychological distress, as well as increased health care costs and impaired work productivity. Different classes of laxatives have various limitations in one or another form. These dravya add soluble fiber to the stool causing the stools to absorb more water thereby creating larger, softer stools. So here an effort is made in understanding the dravya which help in increase the bulk of stool and easy evacuation of bowel as mentioned in Ayurveda (Pureesha Janaka Dravyas).