Abstract

EFFICACY OF DASHASARA CHURNA AND PANCHANIMBADI CHURNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF URDHVAGA AMLAPITTA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GORD)

Dr. Rohit L. Patil* and Dr. G. Vinay Mohan

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Abstract

This study evaluates the efficacy of two Ayurvedic formulations, Dashasara Churna and Panchanimbadi Churna, in managing Urdhvaga Amlapitta, a condition closely related to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD). Urdhvaga Amlapitta is characterized by symptoms such as heartburn, acid regurgitation, nausea, and belching, which align with GORD's clinical presentation. Modern lifestyle factors and dietary habits, including excessive consumption of sour and spicy foods and stress, contribute to these digestive disturbances. In Ayurveda, Amlapitta is linked to the vitiation of Pitta Dosha and impaired Jatharagni, disrupting digestion and causing symptoms that are worsened by emotional factors like anxiety and anger. This comparative clinical study involved 10 patients diagnosed with Urdhvaga Amlapitta, randomly divided into two groups of five each. Group A received Dashasara Churna, while Group B was administered Panchanimbadi Churna, with both groups taking 15 grams thrice daily before meals for 21 days. Patients were monitored weekly to assess symptom severity and any adverse effects.

Keywords: Urdhvaga Amlapitta, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD), Dashasara Churna, Panchanimbadi Churna.