CLINICAL EFFICACY OF PATHYADI CHURNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AMLAPITTA (GASTRITIS)
Nicy Wilson W.*, Prashasth M. J. and Muralidhara
ABSTRACT
Background: Ayurveda has given utmost importance to optimal dietary regimen and its variation as per the season, Agni, Prakruti. When these are not followed, leads to imbalance in Doshas in turn leading to the manifestation of disease. Amlapitta is such a clinical entity manifesting in the Annavaha Srotas.
Objectives:
To evaluate the efficacy of Pathyadi Churna in the management of Amlapitta.
Methodology: 20 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected and were administered Pathyadi Churna, 6 grams twice daily (after breakfast and after dinner) with Ushnajala Anupana for 28 days. They were followed up every week and 7 days after the intervention. The Samanya Lakshanas of Amlapitta were observed, recorded and assessed. Results: Out of 24 enrolled patients, 20 completed the treatment schedule. Within the group analysis showed, the effect of treatment was statistically highly significant (p<0.001) before treatment to after treatment and at follow up on all the parameters.
Interpretations:
Pathyadi Churna has shown better result in Lakshanas like Avipaka, Tiktamlodgara, Hrit-Kanta Daha during the course of this study.
Conclusion:
Pathyadi Churna can be considered as a safe and effective formulation in the management of Amlapitta.
Keywords: Amlapitta; Pathyadi Churna, Agni, Annavaha Srotas.
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