As an Ayurveda doctor, your symptoms indicate a classic imbalance involving reduced digestive strength with simultaneous accumulation of Pitta dosha. Hereâs an expert Ayurvedic approach:
Ayurvedic Understanding
Low Agni causes incomplete digestion, ama (toxicity), and sluggish bowels.
High Pitta leads to burning sensations, mouth ulcers, acidity, irritability, and sometimes loose stools alternating with constipation.
The combination can create âVishama Agniâ (irregular digestion), predisposing to weak bowel movement, ulcers, and discomfort.
Essential Recommendations
1. Dietary Guidelines
Favor Cooling and Soothing Foods: Opt for soft-cooked rice, moong dal (mung beans), steamed vegetables like gourds, pumpkin, carrots; plenty of lightly cooked greens.
Avoid Pitta-Aggravating Foods: Minimize spicy, sour, salty, fried, and very hot foods; avoid pickles, tomatoes, vinegar, coffee, strong teas, onions, garlic.
Increase Digestibility: Use simple spices: small amounts of cumin, coriander, and fennel. Avoid chilies and black pepper.
Eat Small, Frequent Meals: Prevent overburdening your Agni. Focus on freshly cooked, warm, and moist foods.
Natural Laxatives: Add soaked raisins, stewed prunes, or a little ghee (clarified butter) to foodâthese gently lubricate and ease bowels.
2. Lifestyle Suggestions
Maintain Routine: Eat meals at regular times every day to retrain your Agni.
Stay Hydrated: Sip room-temperature or slightly warm water through the day. Avoid icy drinks.
Relaxation: Practice gentle yoga or walks after meals; Vajrasana (sitting on heels) for 5-10min post-meal
aids digestion.
Avoid Suppressing Natural Urges: This is especially true for stool, urine, and gas.
3. Ayurvedic Herbs and Remedies
Consult your local Ayurvedic physician before starting new remedies, but these are commonly used:
Avipattikar Churna: A gentle herbal formula to reduce Pitta and support bowel movements.
Triphala Churna: 1-2g with warm water at bedtime can help with gentle laxation and healing the gut.
Licorice (Yashtimadhu) powder: Known for its cooling and mucosal healing effect (especially benefical for mouth ulcers).
Ghee: 1-2tsp daily, either in food or warm milk at night, helps lubricate intestines and pacifies Pitta.
4. Mouth Ulcer Local Care
Rinse mouth with coconut oil or cooling herbal mouthwashes (containing yashtimadhu/licorice or amla) 2-3 times daily.
Apply a pinch of powdered mulethi (licorice) or a paste of honey and sandalwood to ulcer spots for quick relief.
You are starting new herbs for the first time (especially if you have allergies, chronic disease, or are
pregnant).
Core Principles
Pacify Pitta with cool, gentle, sweet foods and avoid all forms of heat and irritants.
Kindle Agni slowly: overuse of strong spices or abrupt changes worsen symptomsâstick to gentle warming herbs and a steady routine.
Regular Review: Ayurvedic healing takes time. Periodic follow-ups with your Ayurveda doctor are advised to adjust medicines and approach as you improve.
Your condition can be managed and improved with the right, consistent Ayurvedic regimen and lifestyle. Donât hesitate to ask your doctor for customized formulations and on-the-spot guidance as your system regains balance.
When to See Your Doctor Seek prompt advice if: You have weight loss, blood in stool, severe or worsening pain, or persistent symptoms despite home measures.