ROLE OF VAMAN IN URDHVAG AMLAPITTA – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Jayshree Totaram Waghmare*, Dr. Vandana Avhad and Dr. Maya Gokhale

ABSTRACT

Amlapitta, often correlated with modern-day acid peptic disorders, is an Ayurvedic condition characterized by an imbalance of Pitta dosha, primarily manifesting as increased acidity in the gastrointestinal tract. Its symptoms include heartburn, acid regurgitation, nausea, and a bitter taste in the mouth. Vamana, or therapeutic emesis, is a Panchakarma procedure aimed at purifying the body by inducing vomiting. In the context of Amlapitta, it's specifically indicated for the Urdhwag Amlapitta subtype, where the vitiated Pitta dosha is primarily located in the upper gastrointestinal tract.

Keywords: Amlapitta, gastrointestinal tract, Vaman, Pitta dosha.