Abstract

EFFECT OF VASA GHRITA IN AMLAPITTA – A CLINICAL STUDY

Dr. Madhurya*, Dr. Krishnaprakash M. K. and Dr. Bhagyesh K.

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Abstract

Amlapitta is a commonest disease found in present era. Due to improper food habits including its quantity and quality, poor health consciousness, improper lifestyle will result in aggravation of Tridosha, mainly Pitta Dosha which impairs the functions of Agni. This leads to indigestion and food attains Amla Rasa. At this stage, whatever food and liquid taken causes burning sensation. This pathological condition is called as Amlapitta. Symptoms of Amlapitta are seen in Gastritis of Allied science. Many Research works and Clinical trials have been carried out and proved to be effective to some extent, but still this disease is a burning issue. Keeping this under consideration, an attempt has been made to clinically study Vasa Ghritha in Amlapitta as no study is done on this drug so far. The Vasa possess Tikta Rasa, Laghu-Ruksha Guna, Sheetha Veerya and Katu Vipaka. It functions as Kapha-Pittha Shamaka which is beneficial in Amlapitta as this disease develops in Amashaya which is the site for both Kapha and Pitta. The Ghrita is best Pittha Shamaka and will be helpful when used in Niramavastha. Thus, Vasa Ghritha helps to subside the Dosha and normalize the functions of Agni. Considering all these points, as the drug is easily available and costeffective it is chosen for clinical study to know the action of Vasa Ghrita on Amlapitta.

Keywords: Agni, Amlapitta, Tridosha, Vasa Ghrita.