Flank Pain: Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies

Causes, De velopment and Symptoms: Excess Kapha in the sides of the body blocks Vayu, causing abdominal distention and intestinal rumbling. Persons experience pricking pain in the ribs, heart, and bladder; insomnia, no appetite, difficult andpainful breathing. This condition is caused by excessVayu

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Ayurvedic Perspective on Parsshva- hula

Dosha Involvement: Vata, Kapha

Ayurvedic Therapies: Hi g, rock salt, and tumburu are taken in a barley decoction. Castor oil and drakssha (medicated grape wine) are also effective.Kuksshi- hula Causes, De velopment, and Symptoms: Excess Vayu affects digestion, and when located in the hips and abdomen, interferes with previously eaten meals. Thus, all foods remain undigested. Symptoms include heavy breathing due toaccumulated feces. This causes the person to toss inagony, and to find no relief in any position or posture.This condition is caused by excess Vayu. Therapies: V omiting and fasting are advised if persons are strong. Acidic and appetiz

Key Herbs: Ginger, Vacha, Castor, taken to reduce Vayu

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 14: Circulatory System

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