ROLE OF SHAMAN SNEHA OF SHATAVARI GHRITA IN MANAGEMENT OF URDHAVGA AMLAPITTA

Dr. Prerna Vishvasrao Gadhe* and Dr. Maya Vivek Ghokhale

ABSTRACT

Amlapitta is prevalent Gastrointestinal Disorder with significant impact on patient quality of life. As per Ayurveda, in amlapitta excessive secretion of Amlaguna of Pitta takes place and causes symptoms like heart burn, headache, Abdominal pain, loss of Appetite etc. Shamana Snehapana is unique type of Abhayantara Snehapan in this type, Sneha is given to pacify the doshas and a not to expel out them. Shatavari Ghrita is an Ayurvedic formulation is traditionally used in the management of Amlapitta as it is powerful rasayana, Hridya promoting strength, memory and also vatapittahara. A case of Age 37 yrs, female diagnosed as Amlapitta come to Panchkarma OPD, shamana Snehapana of Shatavari Ghrita for 7 days along with Sutshekhar Ras were given. Results obtained were fruitfull.

Keywords: Amlapitta, Shatavari Ghrita, Sutshekar Ras, Shamana Snaha.