The appendix is believed to contribute to mammalian mucosal immunity. It is involved in the maturation of B lymphocytes, the production of immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies, and the development of T-lymphocyte-mediated immune responses.
Pain in the abdomen is termed as ‘shula’ which means colicky pain in the abdomen. Ayurveda classifies colicky pain in
the abdomen as – 1. Vataja, 2. Pittaja, 3. Kaphaja, 4. Sannipatik or tridoshaja and 5. Amaja.
Sometimes the stomachache is so severe that the patient lies down, gets disturbed and rolls due to pain and such a condition requires the attention of a doctor. Problem of appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, intestinal intussusception or intestinal abscess or peptic ulcer, stone in the bile duct or the urinary tract are the common causes of severe pain in the abdomen. Haemorrhage can occur in such stages.
A wealthy (capable) person who does not perform vaishvadeva and the five great sacrificial fires (mahayadnya) suffers from indigestion. He should perform three prajapatya and one kruchchhra prayashchitta (atonement) and offer food to 100 pious Brahmans (priests).
Persons with indigestion should take a mixture of ginger and haritaki powder with hot water.
Spiritual remedies according to Astrology : If the Chandra (moon) or Shukra (Venus) is present in the sixth house of an individual’s horoscope or if Budh (Mercury) is present in the sixth house and the moon is weak, the person suffers from vomiting and thirst. He should repeat (chant) the mantras of Chandra, Shukra and Budh planets and wear silver ornaments.
Ayurveda has classified vomiting as vataja, pittaja and kaphaja types depending on which dosha (humour) is predominant.
The digestive juice secreted by the stomach contains hydrochloric acid, pepsin and renin which digest the proteins and kill the germs. When the germs cause inflammation of the stomach, the condition is called gastritis, wherein vomiting is the main symptom. Vomiting is a protective mechanism of the body. It helps to get rid of excessive, undigested, irritating or poisonous food and germs.
Spiritual treatment to keep the tongue and mouth healthy and free of disease -Bijmantra and Mantra (Please see)