
ABHYANTARA KSHARA PRAYOGA IN URDHVAGA AMLAPITTA
Author(s) -
Ravishankar . A. G,
M S Krishnamurthy,
Ravi S Rao,
Alvas Ayurveda
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2277-4343
pISSN - 2229-3566
DOI - 10.7897/2277-4343.04615
Subject(s) - traditional medicine , optometry , geography , medicine
Amlapitta or Acid peptic disease is a common crisis in this present era which impinges on more than 40 % of the population. It can be considered as Prajnaparadha janya vyadhi, as it occurs because of undisciplined and imbalanced food habits, where the concept of Hitabhuk, Mitabhuk and Rhutabhuk is totally ignored. Similarly, with immense degree, hectic routine and psychological stress is also responsible for this condition. In this condition, Vidagdhata of Pitta with dominancy of Amla bhava is seen. Amlapitta presents with the cardinal features like Avipaka, Klama, Utklesha, Tikta-Amla Udgara, Gaurava, Hrit-Kanta Daha and Aruchi. Depending upon Doshotklesha Gati, Amlapitta is of two types viz Urdhvaga Amlapitta and Adhoga Amlapitta. The line of treatment for this condition includes Shodhana and Shamana. A clinical study was conducted with Sadyo Vamana followed by the internal administration of Yavakshara. Sadyo Vamana helps to evacuate the Utklista Dosha from Amashaya. Kshara converts the Amlabhava in to Madhura bhava, as it contains Amlavarjita pancharasa with dominancy of Katu or Lavana rasa. This combined approach gives significant result (P < 0.001) in relieving the symptoms of Amlapitta