Abstract

EFFECT OF TRIPHALA KALKA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AMALPITTA W.S.R TO HYPERACIDITY

Dr. Arun Kumar Sharma, Dr. D. K. Goyal and Dr. Khushboo Bhardwaj*

Abstract

The contemporary lifestyle disorders in India today impose a heavy load on the society and are a new national actuality. Amalpitta (Gastritis) is a very common emerging disease which is an abnormal pathological condition of pitta occurring due to faulty dietary habits, persistent intense stress, excess alcohol consumption, spicy and oily food. It is characterized by acid regurgitation, heart burn indicating the vikruti of Pachaka Pitta along with Kledaka Kapha and Samana Vayu. Though it is not possible to find exact correlation of disease in contemporary system of medicine but some of the disease explained have similarities with symptoms of Amalpitta which is described under broad category Acid Reflux syndrome. But more precisely it seems to have closely resemblance with Hyperacidity, Gastritis, Modern treatment include PPIs, H2 blockers, antacids etc. The US food and Drug Administration warned that there are increased risk factors with the use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPLs) including, Omeprazole, and Pantaprazole. Here a single patient case study was done with pretest, follow up and post-test evaluation by intervening a Triphala in kalka form prescribed in 5 gm dosage daily in two divided doses before meals. A Performa was designed containing Pathyaapathya which was advised to patient. Through this case study it was concluded that Ttriphala kalka and advised pathyaapathaya regimen was helpful in curing Amalpitta and maintain quality of life.

Keywords: Amalpitta, Triphala kalka, Pathyaapathya, Gastritis.