Abstract

VAMAN KARMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF (URDHVAG) AMLAPITTA

*Dr. Archi Patwa and Dr. Megha Patel

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Abstract

Introduction: Panchakarma means five therapeutic procedures that bring about homeostasis by way of evacuation of accumulated morbid Doshas through nearest root of the body and it is the comprehensive method of internal purification of the body through Vamana (emesis), Virechana (purgation), Basti (enema), Nasya (snuffing) and Raktamokshna (elimination of vitiated blood). Aims And Objectives:- 1) To study the Nidan, Samprapti and Lakshana-Samuchay of Amlapitta according to Ayurveda science. 2) To evaluate the role of VAMAN KARMA in Samprapti Vighatan of Amlapitta. 3) The role of Sodhan Chikitsha in the management of Amlapitta. Observation: Acharya Kashypa has described Vamana as the first line of treatment followed by Langhana and Laghu Bhojana. Kashyapa opines that just like a tree is destroyed with its trunk and branches by striking blow at its root. Conclusion: In our Vedic literature, Amlapitta is not mentioned. Charak has given some references. Kashyapa was the first to describe it as a separate chapter. Sangrahakalin Acharyas have given detailed description on it.

Keywords: Vaman, Amlapitta, Panchkarma.