Conceptual study on effect of laaja saktu pathya in the management of amlapitta

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Amlapitta , a disease of Annavahasrotas is mainly observed in these days of modernization and industrialization. The main cause is the mechanical lifestyle of the modern era which does not permit the people to adopt a systematic diet which results in various gastrointestinal disorders. Excessive consumption of Amla, Katuahara is faulty dietary habits, addictions like alcohol, smoking and psychological factors like stress contribute to the disease Amlapitta . Hence it is considered a psychosomatic disorder. 30% of the general population is suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disorders and gastritis resulting in heartburn. Acharya Sushruta mentioned Prakrita rasa of Pitta as Katu and Vikrita or Vidagdha rasa of Pitta as Amla. Hence, when the Vidagdhata increases producing Amla rasa , then it is called Amlapitta . Excess consumption of Pitta Prakopakara Ahara, Vihara leads to Amlatha, Dravatha, Vriddhi of Pitta causing shuktata of pitta and the disease Amlapitta manifest. Amlapitta is characterized by a group of symptoms such as Avipaka, Klama, Tikta-Amlaudgara, Hritkanta Daha, Gourava, Aruchi , ShiraShoola and Angasaada . It is curable in the primary stage but if left untreated may lead to chronicity and becomes incurable Ayurveda with its holistic approach to disease management based on Pathya enables to effectively handle many minor ailments that certainly hamper the quality of human life . Hence the attempt is made to find a safe and preventive remedy for Amlapitta in the form of Laaja Saktu Pathya. Keywords: Amlapitta , Nonulcer dyspepsia, Pathya , Saktu , Laaja saktu INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL Remi Elizabeth