Abstract

EFFICACY OF CHATUHSAMA IN AMLAPITTA W.S.R. TO HYPERCHLORHYDRIA

*Dr. Premkumar Badwaik

ABSTRACT

Hyperacidity or acid dyspepsia (Amlapitta) is a very common disorder which affects almost 30% people in India as well as European countries each year. It occurs due to irregular and tiresome lifestyle. The management of this disease is somewhat difficult and patients are continuously looking with a hope towards Ayurveda to overcome this challenge. Chatuhsama is an Ayurvedic drug which pacifies vitiated Pitta by their properties. Chatuhsama is made up of ingredients like Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica) Sita (Crystalline sugar), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) and Madhu (Honey) in equal quantities. These drugs possess the Pittahar properties which help in treating Amlapitta. Present research work was planned to evaluate efficacy of Chatuhsama in the management of Amlapitta.60 patients were randomly selected and divided in two groups. In experimental group A, Chatuhsama with cold milk is given twice day in the form of Lehya whereas in control group B, placebo treatment is given. It is observed that Amlapitta is seen in middle age irrespective of sex. It is usually seen in those whose lifestyle is not fixed and consumes spicy, oily food mostly. Chatuhsama is effective in Rasavaha and Annavaha strotas. It can be an ideal treatment for all stages of Amlapitta due to its efficacy and the results which were found significant statistically in the study.

Keywords: Chatuhsama, Amlapitta.