Abstract

Dr. Sakshi* and Dr. S. D. Pandey

ABSTRACT

Amavata is made up of two words: Ama and Vata. Ama refers to incomplete digestion of food, which results in incomplete/impure formation of Annarasa, which circulates in the body and reaches target cells, where it causes pathology such as heaviness, loss of strength, drowsiness, Vata aggravation, and improper waste elimination. Amavata symptoms include body aches, a lack of appetite, thirst, fever, and inadequate digestion of meals. since the condition progresses, it becomes more difficult to treat, since it affects the hands, feet, head, ankles, and knees, causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and soreness in the afflicted joints. Amavata is a form of sickness that has been referenced in Ayurveda from the time of Madhavkara (16th century A.D.). Vata-Kaphaja diseases fall under this group. Amavata nidanas recounted by Madhavkara include Viruddhahara, Viruddhachesta, Mandagni, and Exercise after Snigdhahar, among others. Amavata is a difficult condition for physicians to treat owing to its chronicity, incurability, comorbidities, and morbidity. Allopathic treatment gives symptomatic alleviation, but the underlying disease remains untreated owing to a lack of effective therapy, resulting in many side effects, toxic symptoms, and unpleasant responses, as well as more significant problems such as organic lesions. Langhan, Swedan, Tikta-katu dravyas Deepana, Virechan, Basti, and other procedures are explained.