World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

REVIEW OF AMLAPITTA W.S.R. TO GIT DISORDERS

*Dr. Harish Kumar, Dr. Prasad P. Pande, Dr. Pradnya R. Deshpande, Dr. Harpreet Kaur

ABSTRACT

In the present scenario, due to variance in life style, hectic schedule, stress; incidence of digestive disorders are increasing day by day. Factors such as lack of sleep, use of antibiotics, illness and poor diet can often lead to digestive disorders. Problems with improper digestion not only lead to GI disorders but also allergies and illness in body and impairment in the immune system. Further GIT disorders can cause many complications which may later become life threatening. Amlapitta is one of the main disorders amongst all the GIT disorders. Worldwide prevalence of gastro-intestinal disorders is 15-45 % and it is increasing daily. Most of the gastro intestinal disorders are related to stress also. Amlapitta can be correlated with signs and symptoms of upper GI diseases such as Hyperacidity, Acid dyspepsia, Gastritis, Peptic ulcer disease, GERD etc. which are stomach related. By knowing all facts, one should do all the measures quoted by Ayurveda such as Ahaara-Vihaara, Panchakarma- Vamana-Virechana and Shamana Chikitsa to prevent vitiation of content of Aamashaya, particularly Pachak Pitta which ultimately helps in proper digestion. So formation of Aama Rasa is prevented ultimately less chances of GIT disorders (Amlapitta).

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