What is Flatulence?
According to Ayurveda, flatulence is termed Aadhmana. In this condition, there is stiffness in the stomach region and the person also suffers from constipation. Primarily, the Ayurvedic dosha that is responsible for flatulence is Vata Dosha. The Pitta Dosha is responsible for the Agni, i.e., the digestive fire. The imbalance of Pitta Dosha decreases the functions of the digestive system and forms gas. Hence, ama (toxins) accumulation aggravates the Vata Dosha. Flatulence is when the person is facing excessive stomach/intestinal gas which further causes a lot of discomforts. The gas is released which contains the components which are hydrogen, methane, hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide.
So some pass gas with odor (Smell) i.e.- smell comes from the bacteria in the intestine that releases a gas that contains sulfur. Sometimes there is no odor (Smell) in passing gas. Gas gets collected in 2 ways-
- As the food gets digested in the body some gases like hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide get collected.
- While eating food or drinking, some gases like Oxygen and Nitrogen get accumulated in the digestive tract.
Not everyone experiences the gas with the same food products. Flatulence treatment in Ayurveda provides everlasting results and recovery.