WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Dr. Aakanksha Patwa*

ABSTRACT

Amlapitta is a term used in Ayurveda that indicates a condition or disease resulting from the Amlibhuta, or acidification, of Pitta Dosha. The properties of Pitta Dosha, like its Katu Rasa, Ushna and Tikshna may become Amla in this pathological condition. Disturbed pattern of Ahara-Vihara may impair Pitta Dosha to induce pathogenesis of Amlapitta. When aggravated Pitta takes upward course, it becomes causes of Urdhwaga Amlapitta. Ayurveda also defined Adhogamapitta in which aggravated Pitta Dosha moves downward, characterized by symptoms such as Atidrava Mala Pravrutti, Daha and Trishna. Other symptoms of Amlapitta include Avipaka, Klama, Utklesha, Hritkantha Aruchi and Tikta Amlaudgara, etc. Ayurveda suggested various drugs like Shankha Bhasma, Kaparda Bhasma, Avipattikara Churna, Mahashankha Vati, Guduchyadi Gana Kwatha and Yashtimadhu Churna, etc. These drugs relieve symptoms of disease by virtue of their Pitta balancing property. These Ayurvedic drugs enhance digestion, pacifying Pitta and control movement of upward Vata. Present article describes causes, symptoms and Ayurvedic management of Amlapitta.