Abstract

REVIEW LITERATURE ON AMLAPITTA

Dr. Doleshwar Gavel*, Dr. Anita Sharma, Dr. Sasmita Tripathy and Dr. Vibha Pali

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Abstract

The disease Amlapitta is a common functional disease of Annavaha Srotas. Amlapita is one of the most common disease seen in today's modern era. It is mainly caused due to aggravation of pitta. Due to changing lifestyle and stress it is increasing day to by day. It can be correlated with hyperacidity or gastric of modern science. According to prevalence studies 50% of population is affected by it. Modern treatment mainly include use of antacids. Ayurveda mainly emphasizes on prevention of disease. Pathya Apathyabis mentioned in Ayurveda to prevent as well as to treat the disease. It is a unique measure of Ayurveda.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Amlapitta, Pitta, Lifestyle, Agni, Dosha, Aushadhi.