ETIOPATHOGENESIS OF AMA FORMATION AND ROLE OF SHAMANA THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT: A REVIEW
Shrikant Sahu*, Dr. Aradhana Kande and Dr. Shikha Pendro
ABSTRACT
The term Ama refers to raw, unripe, unprocessed or improperly
digested condition of food substances probably due to the
hypofunctioning of the Agni i.e. Mandagni. Mandagni is the root cause
of all diseases and is a causative factor for the production of Ama. Any
factor which disturbs the directly or indirectly is the cause for the
production of Ama. The dietetic indiscretions and emotional stress may
impair the effective functioning of the neurohormonal mechanism are
the main causative factor for developing Ama inside the body.
Vagbhatta classified Ama dosa chikitsa into three varieties based on its
severity. Langhana, Langhana and Pachana and Dosavasechana
(Shodhana therapy) in mild, moderate and severe conditions according
to its severity respectively. Among them shamana therapy is most appropriate in mild,
moderate and chronic sama conditions and is still best in prevention of Ama formation.
Hence this is an attempt to explain the etiopathogenesis of Ama formation and role of
Shamana therapy in Ama condion.
Keywords: Ama, Mandagni, Etiopathogenesis, Shamana therapy.
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