World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF VAMANA DHAUTI AND AMALAKI CHURNA IN AMLAPITTA

*Anil Kumar Patel and Guheshwar B. Patil

ABSTRACT

Background: The period of 21st century is regarded as the era of fast technology and tough competition. The man of this era is becoming prey to series of life style disorder which are much more bothering than the infective diseases. The altered life style activities like fried food, night shifts, mental stress, addictions etc. are the major risk factors for Amlapitta. Amlapitta, also known as Hyperacidity is generally a result of incorrect and irregular eating habits and it is one of the common ailments seen in many people. Methodology of intervention: 30 Patients excluding dropouts were selected and were divided in to 2 groups by random sampling method. Patients were assessed by using Subjective parameters and severity of clinical conditions before, after treatment and follow up. study duration was total 60 days, Treatment duration was 30 days, Follow up period-30 days (once in a forth night) for Group-A: Vamana Dhauti was advised twice in a week for 30 days. Group-B: Vamana Dhauti was advised twice in a week and Amalaki Churna, with the dose of 4gm TID with water before food. Interpretation: Amalaki is Having Sheeta Guna, Sheeta Veerya, Madhura Vipaka, Tridosha Shamaka. So Amalaki Churna may be beneficial in clinical conditions of Amlapitta. Choice for the clinical condition that are related with the gastrointestinal tract. Among Shatkriyas, Vamana Dhauti is the best possible wash to the digestive system from stomach to the mouth. It helps to maintain the homeostasis of the stomach through its cleansing effect. In Group ‘B’ after one month of treatment, 9 Patients showed mild response (60%), 6 Patient showed moderate relief (40%), and No Patients showed improvement, marked or complete relief. Hence by considering overall result, in the present study the effect of Amalaki Churna with Vamana Dhauti was more beneficial.

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