Abstract

*Dr. Rahul Ishwarlal Desai, Dr. Vijayalaxmi Sujay Patil and Dr. Harshada Suhas Phate

ABSTRACT

Amavata is one of the consumption disorders caused by the impairment of Agni (digestive fire) formation of Ama (bio-toxin) and vitiation of Vata Dosh. Amavata is produced mainly due to the Vitiation of Vata along with the formation of Ama. The Ama combines with Vata Dosha and occupies Shleshmasthana (Asthisandhi) which results in "Amavata “Amavata can be correlated with Rheumatoid Arthritis due to similarities of clinical features. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease causing a chronic symmetrical polyarthritis with systemic involvement. The management in Modem science includes the use of NSAID's (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory Drugs) Glucocorticoids, DMARDs (Disease Modifying Anti rheumatic Drugs), and immunosuppression therapies. Long term use of which leads to many side effects. Ayurveda treats it in a natural way without any side effects. Acharya Chakradatta mentioned Chikitsa Siddhanta for management of Amavata, which consists of Langhana, Swedana, and use of Tikta, Katu Rasa dravyas having Dipana, Pachan properties. With Virechana, Snehapana and Vasti. These modalities help in Amapachana, Vatashamana, Strotosshodhana and Sthana Balya. By using this Chikitsa Siddhanta a case of Amavata was successfully treated. Marked improvement was observed in signs and symptoms after treatment. No any complications were found during the treatment.