Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON AMAVATA

*Dr. Muneesh Sharma

Abstract

Aamvata is a disease caused due to the vitiation of Vata associated with ama. Vitiated Vata circulate the ama all over the body through Dhamanies and get deposited in the Kapha Sthana (Amashya, Sandhi etc.) producing symptoms like stiffness, swelling and tenderness in multiple small and big joints. In present study Amavata Nidana, Samprapti, classification is described. Treatment of Amavata comprise of Langhana, Ruksha Swedana, Dipana, Virecana, Snehapana, Basti. The Pathyas mentioned for Amavata includes Purana Sali, Patola, Karavellaka, Sigru, Lasuna and Adraka etc.

Keywords: Aamvata, Vata, Ama, Samprapti, Nidan etc.