Abstract

A CASE STUDY: AN AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF AMLAPITTA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO HYPERACIDITY

Dr. Khushbu Gondaliya*, Dr. Vaibhavi Patel, Dr. Hemang Raghavani, Dr. Archit Adhvaryu

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Abstract

In Ayurveda Amlapitta is one of the commonest Annavaha Srotodushti Vyadhi in which Pitta get Vidhagdhm or Amlapaka. Causes of Amlapitta especially compromise Ahara janya hetu, such as excessive intake of Abhishyandi and Pishtanna, acidic, hot substances, alcohol, Adhyashan, Viruddhshan, Vidahiannapana, and intake of food in Ajirna condition in modern science Amlapitta can be corelated with hyperacidity in which excess acid production in the stomach. Aim and Objectives: The prime aim of this paper is to study the efficacy of Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa in Ayurveda in the management of Amlapitta. Material and Method: It is a single case study of 52 years-old female who had complaints Urahdaha, Uraha shoola, Sarvanga Sharira Daha, Amla Katu Udgar Pravruti, Shirahshoola, Klama and sometime Mutradaha since 6 years. Observations and Results: All clinical features in this patient had reduced significantly by using Shodhana (virechana) and Shaman Aushadhi recommended by ancient Acharyas in the management of Amlapitta.

Keywords: Amlapitta, Virechana, hyperacidity.