Abstract

A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE HANDLING OF AAMVAAT, THE MOST PERVASIVE SOCIAL ISSUE

Rupa Shekhawat*, Ashwini Sharma and Karan Rathod

ABSTRACT

Amavata is a type of illness in Ayurveda, a science and art of life that focuses on maintaining vital homeostasis and adjusting food and lifestyle according to season and age. It is classified into four categories based on predominant doshas 32: Pittaj, Kaphaj, Vataja, Dwidoshaj, and Tridosha, and can be categorized into four levels of severity: Vishtambhi, Gulma, Sneha–Gatra Snigdhata, Jadya, Mandagni, and Excretion of Vijjala and Snigdha Ama, and Sarvanga. Nidana refers to the etiology or Etiopathogenesis of the disease, and it is crucial to avoid etiological factors as the primary line of treatment. Improper eating habits, such as fast food, can cause Amavata. Adhyashana, or Adhyashana, is a common source of Adhyashana. The Ayurvedic text outlines various aspects of the disease, including the Purva Rupa, which are early clinical symptoms, Agnimandya, and Angamarda. The Prakshana Pratyatma includes cardinal symptoms andsigns, while the Samanya Lakshana includes overall features like Aruchi, Trishna, Alasya, Gaurava, Jwara, Apaka, and Angamarda. Amavata appears later in the course of the primary illness and shares the same dosha as the illness. Treatment methods include Chikitsa Siddhanta, Swedana, Tikta katu Dipana Dravya, virechana, snehapana, and anuvasana. These treatments aim to address the root causes of Amavata, provide relief from symptoms, and promote overall health.

Keywords: Amavata, Deepana-Pachana, Rheumatoid arthritis, Virechanakarma.