Ayurvedic management of amlapitta with special reference to hyperacidity: A case study
Department of Kayachikitsa, M. A. M.’s Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Malwadi, Hadapsar, Pune- 411028, Maharashtra State, India.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 16(02), 1022-1027
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2022.16.2.1238
Publication history:
Received on 13 October 2022; revised on 20 November 2022; accepted on 23 November 2022
Abstract:
Amlapitta is one of the most common diseases seen in the society. It is seen in all ages, all classes, and all community. Amlapitta corelated with Hyperacidity refers to a set of symptoms caused by an imbalance between the acid secreting mechanism of the stomach and proximal intestine and the protective mechanisms that ensure their safety. The stomach normally secretes acid that is essential in the digestive process. When there is excess production of acid in the stomach, it results in the condition known as Acidity. Amlapitta is managed through Pitta Shaman with Vamana and Virechana because according to our Acharyas it occurs due to vitiation of Kapha Pitta Doshas. Swamarg Chikitsta is described for the treatment of Amlapitta. In Ayurved, Hyperacidity can be explained under broad umbrella of UrdwardAmplapitta, Vidagdhajeerna, Samapitta Laxanas, Pittaja Grahani Laxana. This marks improvement in symptoms such that retrosternal burning, acidity eructation, nausea, indigestion and flatuation .Laghu Sutshekhar Rasa, Avipattikar Churna, PravalPanchamruta along with lifestyle dietary modification provided significant relief in symptopms of Amlapitta with specific reference to Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Keywords:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Acidity; Agnimandya; Amlapitta
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