Abstract

A REVIEW ARTICLE ON AMLAPITTA

*Vd. Vivek Chandurkar and Vd. Jagruti Jain

Abstract

Amlapitta is most common disease of Annavahastrotasa (Gastrointestinal tract). In Amlapitta due to continuous intake of improper food items aggravates Pachak pitta by Amla guna which leads to disease into acute condition of Vidagdhajirna which due to ignorance converts into Amlapitta. According to Ayurveda most of the disruption is caused by the confirmed Agni (hunger). Various things and ongoing changes in life such as, getting used to new and new foods, junk food, fast food, changes in cooking style, occupational hazards etc. It has exacerbated the spread of the disease. Along with those factors that contribute to major depression, anxiety had worsened the disease, including Amlapitta (Hyperacidity). This is a lifestyle problem and those who are addicted to tobacco, alcohol and mixed foods that contain salt can easily get the disease. Amlapitta disease, causes, treatment is reviewed in detail according to Ayurveda in this article.

Keywords: Urdhwaga Amlapitta, Sedentary, Agnimandya.