Abstract

Asvir Mandlavat*, Shankar Lal Yadav and Kamlesh Kumar Sharma

ABSTRACT

Gulma is a term in Ayurveda that denotes a group of abdominal disorders characterized by a palpable mass, pain, and digestive disturbances. It is a complex pathological condition involving vitiation of the doshas Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. In modern medic ine, Gulma can be correlated with conditions like abdominal tumors, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colitis, and certain neoplastic conditions. This article provides an in depth analysis of Gulma from both Ayurvedic and modern perspectives, exploring its e tiology, pathogenesis, classification, clinical features, diagnosis, and management approaches.