Which vati is listed as supportive for IBS as a Vata-related measure?

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

Answer: (B)

In IBS with a Vata-dominant presentation, the goal is to pacify Vata in the gut and support smooth digestion. Ajamodadi vati is a classic Vata-pacifying digestive formulation that centers on Ajwain (carom seeds) along with other carminatives. This combination directly targets gas, cramps, and irregular motility typical of Vata-related IBS, helping relieve pain and bloating while supporting normal intestinal rhythm. The other options don’t align as specifically with Vata-dominant IBS: Ajwain alone is a helpful carminative but is not the same targeted formulation; garlic-based Lasunadi vati tends to introduce heating and drying qualities that can aggravate Vata in this context; Mahashankha vati is a broader Vata remedy but isn’t as clearly indicated for IBS symptoms in the Vata pattern as Ajamodadi vati. Thus, the Ajamodadi vati is the best fit for a Vata-related IBS measure.