This is known as Shoola in Ayurveda. Eight types of shoola have been described, which include Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja, Vata-Pittaja, Vata-Kaphaja, Tridoshaja and Amaja. All these types have their characteristics. Vataja is a penetrating type of pain, Pittaja pain is associated with burning in the chest and Kaphaja is mild pain and heaviness of the head. Amaja is associated with flatulence, nausea, and excessive salivation.

Common Recipes:

• Extract 1 teaspoonful juice of fresh ginger and mix it with 1/2 a teaspoonful of clarified butter. Consuming this juice helps relieve abdominal pain instantly.
• Boil about a teaspoonful of Ajwain seeds in 1 cup (about 125 ml) of water for 5 minutes. Strain it through the tea strainer and add a pinch of common salt. Taking this solution helps to get rid of the pain.
• Take fresh mint leaves and extract them to get about a teaspoonful of juice. Mix this juice in a cup of plain water and drink instantly. Though this mixture does not taste good, it gives instant relief.