Abstract

CONCEPT OF AAMVATA AND ITS MANAGEMENT

Dr. Seema Patley*, Dr. Aradhana Kande and Dr. Rashmi Diwan

Abstract

Amavata is a most common joint disorder and mainly found in middle age. Present era`s hectic life style, lack of exercise, faulty dietary habits, sedentary life style and use of air conditioner etc have lead to mandagni and many digestive problems which results in production of Ama. Among them Aamvata is one of the important disease. Virudhahara, Abhishyandi ahara, Ajirnasana, Vishamashana, Ratrijagrana, Diwashayana etc factors are responcible for its causation. The signs and symptoms of the Amavata can be compared with Rheumatoid arthritis of the modern science. Aamvata is s systemic disorder affecting Abhyantara and Madhyama Rogamarga, as it involves marma, asthi, sandhi. The disease is product of vitiation of Tridosha, though Ama and Vata are initiating factor for pathogenesis and it is accompanied by swelling of synovial joints, Angamarda, Aruchi, Thrishna, Alasya, Gourava, Klama, Apaka and Jvara. In Ayurveda according to our classics Langhana(lightdiet or fasting), Deepana Pachana (Appetizers, Digestives and Carminatives), Samshodhana (Different Purifications)are suggested. For its treatment. Many peoples in our society are unaware about this disease and its complications which is responsible for lifelong joint deformities. Many herbal as well as Ayurvedic preparations are mentioned in the classics which are very effective remedy in Amavata.

Keywords: Aamvata, Diagnosis, Management.