Ayurvedic Digestive Syrups

All Ayurvedic digestive syrups available in the market today offer remedy for almost all gastrointestinal disorders. Made in accordance to the age-old herbal formulations, these syrups effectively builds digestive immunity and treats a host of gastrointestinal issues like gastritis, indigestion, abdominal pain, colic, bloating, chronic constipation, abdominal flatulence, peptic ulcer, etc.

Different Ayurvedic medicine manufacturers use different herbs and plants to make Ayurvedic digestive syrups. However the most common ingredients used in making these syrups are: amla, haritaki, ginger, ajwain, draksha, kumari or aloe vera juice dashamoola, ashwagandha, shatavari, triphala,  guduchi, bala, yashtimadhu or licorice, trikatu, trijat, arjuna, manjistha, ajamoda, dhanyaka or dhania powder, haridra or turmeric, shati, sveta jiraka, lavanga or clove, and many more.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or Grahani is mostly caused due to excessive intake of food than that can be digested, or unhealthy dietary choices, or eating foods that cause allergy, or food low on nutrients, overeating, eating at irregular intervals, and other physical and mental factors like emotional problems, stress, etc. IBS can cause both diarrhoea and constipation.

The use of Ayurvedic digestive syrups can counter this painful disease. The herbal formulation of Ayurvedic digestive syrups not only prevents constipation, but also due to the presence of herbs like ashwagandha and licorice, it also reduces mental stress.  

Yes, Ayurvedic digestive syrups can effectively promote digestion to a large extent. These herbal digestive medicine is a traditional remedy for treating a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders like esophagitis, heartburn, diarrhoea, flatulence, peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, indigestion, constipation, flatulence and stomach pain.

Due to the potent carminative nature of the herbs used in making these digestive syrups, they help in breaking down the food particles in the stomach and intestine, thus enhancing the secretion of the digestive juices and thereby increasing the absorption of essential nutrients through the intestines. Ayurvedic digestive syrups also help to eliminate abdominal gas and in turn reduce abdominal distension, bloating and gaseous cramps. 

Because all the ingredients are natural, there are hardly any side-effects of taking an Ayurvedic digestive medicine. However, although these tonics are an absolute remedy for digestive anomalies, care should be taken when starting a course and it should invariably be after a doctor’s consultation. An overdose of the Ayurvedic digestive syrup or taking it without water can lead to a burning sensation in the throat, gastric irritation, or fluctuations in blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.

Yes, imbued with strong herbal ingredients, Ayurvedic digestive syrups are the ultimate remedy for acidity and gastritis. They effectively moderate the secretion of the hydrochloric acid and other stomach acids in the stomach and keep appetite at an optimum level. They can also reduce burning in the throat, chest, stomach, and abdomen. Regular consumption of an ayurvedic digestive syrup on a doctor’s advice can cure stomach acidity and other underlying symptoms. Since excessive secretion of acid in the stomach can be extremely agitating and may cause uneasiness throughout the day, taking an Ayurvedic digestive syrup after the consultation with an Ayurvedic practitioner can make life happier and healthier.

Yes, owing to the presence of bioactive ingredients like aloe vera, raisin, cumin, coriander, trikatu, manjistha, ajmod, jeera, shati, and laung, etc. in most Ayurvedic digestive tonics, they can help in reducing flatulence, intestinal gas, bloating and abdominal heaviness.

Yes, Ayurvedic digestive syrups are extremely helpful for patients suffering from loss of appetite and eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia, pre-existing chronic debilitating disorders. In fact, these syrups are also effective during convalescence from an acute or chronic infective disorder. So it goes without saying that regular intake of a proper Ayurvedic digestive syrup can largely improve appetite and also help in enhancing digestion.

The effective therapeutic dosage of an Ayurvedic digestive syrup in consultation of an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner/doctor may vary from person to person depending upon the age, severity, and condition of the patient. Commonly, the dosage of a herbal digestive syrup is 6 teaspoons or 2 tablespoons (i.e. 30 ml) for adults with an equal quantity of water which should be taken immediately after a meal. Meanwhile, the maximum dosage of an Ayurvedic digestive syrup should not exceed 60 ml a day. The maximum recommended treatment duration with any Ayurvedic digestive syrup should range from a minimum of a month to a maximum of six months.