Abstract

REVIEW OF AMLAPITTA IN CHILDREN & EFFECT OF PANCHANIMBADI CHURNA IN AMLAPITTA

*Vd. Ganesh Baliramji Mande and Vd. Vijaykumar U. Gawai

Abstract

Life style disorders show high prevalence in the pediatric practice, changing life style and changing food culture of modern era has resulted in occurrence of Amlapitta among children in our society in the very crucial period of their growth and development. There is a growing craze to eat junk food among children. Amlapitta is condition seen more in childhood period due to irregular dietary habits like over eating(Adhyashana), eating before digestion of previously taken food, excess intake of cold, heavy, dry and fried food items etc.Amlapitta is commonly encountered disease of Annavaha strotasa (gastrointestinal system)described in various classical Ayurvedic text. The cardinal features of Amlapitta are Avipaka(indigestion), Hritkantha daha(heart and throat burn) and Tikta-amlodgara(soure and bitter belching), this disease can be correlated with Hyperacidity based on the clinical features. Healthy eating habit in childhood lay a sound foundation for a healthy life style later in life. Children should be given highly nutritious, tasty and easily digestible food. Acharya Kashyapa considers Ahara as Mahabhaishjya, maximum disorders can be prevented by proper intake and modificat ion of food, rightly taken food maintain stability of body. Panchanimbadichurna is one of the best drug of Nimbapanchanga and Vrudhadaruka in Amlapitta according to bhaishjya Ratnavali.

Keywords: Life style disorders, Amlapitta, Annavahastrotas, Hyperacidity, Mahabhaishjya, Panchanimdichurna.