Ayurvedic Insights into Constipation – From Gut Health to Gut Harmony

Course Objective

To equip Ayurveda practitioners, health coaches, and students with a holistic understanding of constipation (Vibandha), its physiological basis, root causes, and structured treatment through Ayurvedic therapies, dietetics, and lifestyle correction.

Module 1: Gastrointestinal Physiology & Function

• Overview of digestion: Agni, Apana Vata, and intestinal motility


• Role of colon health and elimination in srotas (channels)


• Impact of stress, sedentary habits, and improper diet on gut function

Module 2: Causes & Aggravating Factors

• Primary and secondary causes in modern medicine (diet, hypothyroidism, IBS, medications)


• Ayurveda causes: Mandagni, Vata dushti, suppression of natural urges, Ratri Jagarana


• Chronic constipation and its link to Ama accumulation

Module 3: Ayurveda Perspective – Vibandha

• Vibandha in classical texts like Charaka Samhita


• Dosha involvement: Vata dominance with Apana Vata vitiation


• Samprapti (pathogenesis), Prakriti-based susceptibility, and Rogamarga

Module 4: Symptoms, Assessment & Diagnosis

• Clinical and Ayurvedic symptom evaluation


• Nadi Pariksha, Jihwa Pariksha, and Mala Pariksha


• Bowel movement scoring and gut health tracking tools

Module 5: Ayurvedic Treatment Protocol by Vedamrita

• Shamana Chikitsa: mild laxatives, Vata-anulomana herbs like Haritaki, Triphala


• Shodhana Chikitsa: Virechana, Basti (especially Anuvasana and Niruha), oil massages


• Diet therapy (Pathya-Apathya) for restoring Agni and gut flora


• Yoga, meditation, and Dinacharya for digestion regulation


• Case demonstrations from Vedamrita OPD/IPD with progressive improvement outcomes

Highlights

• Certification from Vedamrita Institute


• Ayurveda-based case solving and protocol drafting


• Live demo of Basti therapy and gut rejuvenation plans


• Digital resource kit: diet charts, herbal protocol guide, and follow-up framework