Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW OF VARSHA AND SHARAD RITU W.S.R. TO “AMLAPITTA”

*Dr. Sachin Ramesh Dukale, Dr. Narayan B. Bhalsing and Dr. Deepak S. Kathawate

Abstract

Ayurveda proclaims that the environment and man constantly interact with each other and influenced by their mutual relationship. As long as this interaction remains balanced, the man retains the state of health. Entire functioning of the body is regulated by the dosha, which itself are affected by external environment, food, habits and habitats, physical and mental conditions etc. Ritucharya (seasonal regimen) is the basic and important endowment of Ayurveda to balance the rhythmic seasonal variations of dosha, bala, agni and rasa. If a person does not follow ritucharya will go to develop diseases according to vitiated dosa in a dominant condition. Amlapitta is a clinical condition which has become a common problem for most of the people in this modern era, due to changing life style, increased pace of life, stress as well as changing foods and foods habit. Amlapitta shows higher prevalence in Varsha and Sharad ritu because of the sanchaya and prakopa of pitta dosha and due to lack of knowledge about ritucharya. Amlapitta is significantly related with seasonal variation, Since the cure of Amlapitta with the modern medicine is only temporary and diseases symptoms fluctuate with seasons therefore it is the need of the era to provide appropriate community education and awareness about the important of ritucharya and it’s role in the prevention of Amlapitta.

Keywords: Ritu, Varsha Ritucharya, Sharad Ritucharya, Amlapitta.