World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

PARVAHIKA: UNDERSTANDING DYSENTERY IN AYURVEDA

*Deepak and Dolphin

ABSTRACT

Parvahika is a clinical condition described in ?yurveda under Annavaha and Purishvaha Srotas presently which resemblance to gastrointestinal problem called dysentery in modern medicine. It is characterized by frequent passage of stools mixed with ?o?ita (blood), m tra sadr ?a mala prav?tti (mucus-like stools), it indicates an disturb in do?as and d ?ya. Predominantly involving Vata and Kapha do?as, the condition arises from causative factors such as improper dietary habits (mithy? ?h?ra vih?ra), exposure to contaminated food and water, and suppression of natural urges (vegadharana). The ?yurvedic understanding of Parvahika provides a holistic perspective, emphasizing nid?na parivarjana (elimination of causative factors), ?odhana (bio-purification) and ?amana cikits? (palliative management). This review aims to explore the concept of Parvahika from classical texts and contemporary interpretations, correlating it with modern understanding of dysentery, and highlighting the role of Ayurvedic formulations and dietary recommendations in its management.

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