ROLE OF VAMANA KARMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF URDHAVAGA AMLAPITTA: A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Samiksha Diliprao Puranik, Prof. Dr. Vandana Anil Avhad, Prof. Dr. Maya Gokhale

ABSTRACT

Amlapitta is a disorder of the Annavaha Srotas and is commonly seen in the present era due to unhealthy dietary habits and improper lifestyle practices. The present case of Amlapitta was successfully managed with Vamana Karma, one of the important therapies among Panchakarma treatments. A patient of 30 year old was diagnosed with Urdhavaga Amlapitta, classical treatment according to Ayurveda text as Vamana karma was given. Aim: To evaluate the effect of Vamana Karma in the management of Amlapitta Vyadhi. Materials and Methods: This is a case study of Urdhavaga Amlapitta, where 30 year old female patient having symptoms of Ura-Udardaha (burning sensation in chest and throat region), Tiktasyata (bitter taste in mouth), Tiktodgar (bitter belching), Pitta Udiran (aggravation of Pitta Dosha), Chardi (vomiting) since 3 years. Symptoms were indicating confirmed diagnosis as a Urdhavaga Amlapitta. Patient was planned for Vamana Karma after Pachana. Observation and Results: Significant results were observed and symptoms of Urdhavaga Amlapitta were reduced. Conclusion: It can be concluded that Vamana Karma (shodhana chikitsa) is effective in Urdhavaga Amlapitta.

Keywords: Urdhavaga Amlapitta, Vamana Karma, Pachana, Pitta.