Abstract

Renu Kumari* and Shashikant Tiwari

ABSTRACT

This review summarizes current evidence and recommendations regarding Agni Dushti, Aam formation and Nidan of Aamvaata disease, the most common disease in adults. The onset is more frequently during 4th & 5th decades of life with 80% of patients developing disease between the age of 30-40 years. The description of Aamvata has been found in many Ayurvedic texts as Madhav Nidan, Bhavprakash, Yoga Ratnakar, Bhaisyaha Ratnavali but the foremost description as a separate entity is found in Madhava Nidan. The clinical features of Aamvata have quiet resemblance with special type of rheumatoid disorders called rheumatoid arthritis. Aims and Objectives of the study: To validate the assessment criteria for Agni and Aam, (Epidemiological survey) in Aamvata w.s.r to Rheumatoid Arthritis., Material & Methods – To fulfill the above Aims & Objectives, 32 patients age between 16 -60 years were surveyed for prevalence of Aamvata w.s.r rheumatoid arthritis. The status of Agni as well as Aam were also be assessed based on a specially prepared Performa incorporating Signs and symptoms of Agni and Aam in addition to Aamvata and standard criteria such as RA factor, CRP etc. Conclusion - As per the Ayurvedic principles, a new tool was developed with 14 questions for validatation Aam, Effect of Agni will be assessed by 11 questions. we divided Agni into 4 types Mandagni, Sama Agni, Tikshna Agni and Vishama Agni.