Which vati is described as for Kapha in IBS?

• A. Amapachak vati - for kapha
• B. Ajwain tablet
• C. Garlic Pill (lasunadi vati)
• D. Mahashankha vati - for vata

Answer: (A)

In IBS treated from an Ayurvedic lens, the focus is on the dominant dosha and the presence of Ama (undigested toxins). When Kapha is implicated, medicines that digest Ama and pacify Kapha are most appropriate. Amapachak vati literally means a preparation that digests Ama and helps calm Kapha; it targets the sluggish, mucus-rich, heavy aspects of Kapha-imbalance in the gut, supporting a more even intestinal rhythm and better digestion. This makes it the best match for Kapha-type IBS symptoms.

Ajwain tablet is a carminative and digestive aid, useful for gas and general upset but not specifically aimed at pacifying Kapha or digesting Ama in the IBS/Kapha context. Garlic-based Lasunadi vati is typically used to support digestion and is more aligned with Vata-associated digestive issues rather than Kapha-predominant IBS. Mahashankha vati is a classic Vata-pacifying formulation, not the one described for Kapha.