European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A BRIEF REVIW STUDY OF MANAGEMENT OF AMVATA THROUGH VIRECHANA KARMA

Dr. Ajay Kumar Tikoo, *Dr. Shital G. Bhagiya and Dr. Nilesh Bhatt

ABSTRACT

Amvata is the condition in which Ama and Vata are involved. When Ama and Vata gets deposited in the Koshtha (gut), Trik (sacral region) and Sandhi (joints) it produces Shotha (oedema), Shula (pain) and Stabdhata (stiffness). This manifestation is known as Amavata. Virechana is one of the Panchakarma by the virtue of which Doshas are expelled through Adhobhaga i.e. Guda. It is used in the conditions involving the disorders in which the Pitta is associated with Kapha or Vata. Virechana has an important role in Amavata. The action of Virechana is not only limited to particular site but has effects on the whole body. It has direct effect on Agnisthana and hampered Agni is one of the initiating factors in Amavata. It is also to be taken into consideration that symptoms of Amavata viz. Anaha, Vibandha, Antrakujana, Kukshishula etc. are indicative of Pratiloma Gati of Vata. This can be treated by Virechana. Considering the significance of therapeutics, a number of studies have been carried-out in the various PG Departments of various colleges of universities. Here total five studies were screened, which compiled the impact of classical Virechana Karma in Amvata.

Keywords: Amvata, Rhumetoid Arthritis, Virechana Karma.