Critical Analysis of AMA and AMAVATA with Special Reference to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Journal Title: EIJO Journal of Ayurveda, Herbal Medicine and Innovative Research (EIJO – AHMIR) - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
The term Ama in Ayurveda simply means undigested food particles. It is produced mainly due to the ill functioning of jatharagni ie. digestive fire. It is the poor functioning of Agni due to which proper digestion of food doesn’t take place leading to formation of Ama. Ama is responsible for the manifestation of almost all diseases most importantly Amavata. The clinical presentation of Amavata closely mimics with the special form of inflammatory arthritis called Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Inflammation of the tissue around the joints and inflammatory arthritis are the characteristic features of rheumatoid arthritis. The Ayurvedic approach for the management of Amavata is the need of present time as no successful treatment is available to cure to this disease. Whatever treatment available gives only symptomatic relief without changing the underlying pathology and with serious side effects. Due to wide prevalence of this disease and lack of effective medicine, the disease has been chosen for the study. Langhana, Svedana, Tikta, Katurasasevan, Dipana, Virechana, Snehan, Basti, Ruksha Sveda etc supported by most of the Ayurvedic classics for the treatment of Amavata.
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Dr. Darshana Deka
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