‘Abhaya’ or Terminalia chebula is one of ‘Triphala’, the group of three berries indispensable in the manufacture of Ayurvedic medicines. The term ‘Abhaya’ means ‘that which gives refuge’. True to its name, Abhayarishtam in its many combinations gives the user refuge from a horde of diseases arising from a weak ‘Jatharagni’.‘Agni’ or the agency responsible for digestion and metabolism is central to the concept of health and disease in Ayurveda. Abhayarishta is a potent yet simple combination that keeps this ‘Agni’ or digestive fire alive and burning bright in the body. For all of us, optimal health begins with proper food metabolism and a strong digestive system. When food is ingested in accordance with our individual physiological demands, it serves as medicine, balancing our metabolism and increasing vitality. However, we frequently endure abdominal aches due to varied reasons, and the most common symptoms associated would be constipation. Gas build-up in the belly or the urge for a bowel movement is the other common cause. Constipation is defined as a lack of more than three bowel motions per week.