Study on Ayurveda drugs for indigestion (Amajeerna, Udavarta)
Journal name: Ayushdhara
Original article title: An Observational Invasive of Explore Effect of Ayurveda Drugs in the Management of Indigestion wsr to Amajeerna and Udavarta
AYUSHDHARA is an international peer-reviewed journal. It focuses on research in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy, Allopathy, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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Meghna Mandal
Assistant Professor, Department of Samhita Siddhanta and Sanskrit, Raghunath Ayurved Mahavidyalay and Hospital, Contai, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India.
Sandip Halder
Ayurved Practitioner, Sanjivani Ayu Care, Jibantala, West Bengal, India.
Mainak Banerjee
Senior Ayurvedic Medical Officer, Govt. of West Bengal, West Bengal, India.
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Year: 2024 | Doi: 10.47070/ayushdhara.v11i2.1541
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Summary of article contents:
Introduction
In recent times, lifestyle changes and dietary habits have significantly contributed to health issues such as indigestion, hyperacidity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. Traditional Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of a balanced lifestyle and diet for maintaining health. Classic texts like Charaka Samhita and Susruta Samhita describe various digestive ailments, with indigestion (Agnimandya), Amajeerna, and Udavarta being key conditions associated with suppressed natural urges and imbalance in bodily functions. This case study explores the efficacy of Ayurvedic interventions in managing indigestion, specifically Amajeerna and Udavarta, utilizing both biochemical and radiological assessments.
The Role of Agni in Digestion
One of the essential concepts in Ayurveda is Agni, which refers to digestive fire responsible for metabolic functions. The proper functioning of Agni ensures the digestion and absorption of nutrients, while its irregularity can lead to conditions like Amajeerna and Udavarta. In the case study, an alcoholic male patient suffering from grade II fatty liver was treated for severe indigestion. The study observed that by addressing the root causes of his digestive issues through Ayurvedic treatments, there was a notable improvement in both his clinical symptoms and liver function.
Ayurvedic Interventions and Their Impact
The Ayurvedic treatment protocol applied in this study included dietary adjustments, herbal medications, and lifestyle modifications aimed at enhancing digestive health. Notably, the study utilized drugs like Haritaki, which are known for their hepatoprotective functions and effects on regulating Ghrelin—a hormone linked to appetite control and metabolism. The results indicated that the Ayurvedic approach not only alleviated symptoms of indigestion but also contributed to weight reduction and the management of fatty liver, showcasing the potential benefits of traditional medicine in contemporary clinical practice.
Conclusion
The findings of this case study underline the significance of Ayurvedic interventions in treating digestive disorders and associated complications such as fatty liver disease. The positive clinical effects observed in the patient highlight the relevance of traditional knowledge in the management of modern health issues. These results encourage further extensive clinical trials to validate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatments in similar patient populations, possibly offering holistic solutions rooted in ancient medical wisdom.
FAQ section (important questions/answers):
What are the main symptoms of Amajeerna and Udavarta?
The main symptoms include heaviness in the abdomen, nausea, foul belching, excessive salivation, and general weakness. Other symptoms may include lethargy and abdominal pain, especially after eating.
How does Ayurvedic treatment address indigestion and fatty liver?
Ayurvedic treatment improves digestion and liver health through herbal medications and lifestyle modifications. These treatments may enhance Ghrelin secretion, support metabolic functions, and promote detoxification, leading to significant clinical improvement.
What diagnostic criteria were used in the study?
The study utilized clinical assessments, biochemical parameters, and ultrasound imaging. Key indicators included pulse rate, blood pressure, liver function tests, and other relevant examinations before and after treatment to evaluate effectiveness.
Glossary definitions and references:
Scientific and Ayurvedic Glossary list for “Study on Ayurveda drugs for indigestion (Amajeerna, Udavarta)�. This list explains important keywords that occur in this article and links it to the glossary for a better understanding of that concept in the context of Ayurveda and other topics.
1) Udavarta:
Udavarta is a condition described in Ayurveda as the result of suppression of natural urges such as micturition, defecation, vomiting, hunger, and thirst. It is characterized by symptoms like flatulence, colic pain, headache, and difficulty in breathing.
2) Ayurveda (Ayus-veda):
Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine with a holistic approach to health and wellness. It includes preventive and curative aspects through proper diet (Ahara), lifestyle (Vihara), and ethical conduct (Achara), as well as treatment protocols like Nidanaparivarjana, Shodhana, and Shamana.
3) Disease:
In the context of Ayurveda, disease conditions such as indigestion and Agnimandya often arise due to lifestyles and diets that disrupt the balance of Dosha, Agni, Dhatu, and Mala. Both preventive and curative treatments are utilized to restore health.
4) Agnimandya (Agni-mandya, Agnimamdya):
Agnimandya is a disease marked by inhibited activity of the digestive fire (Pachakagni), leading to partial or delayed digestion. It is closely linked with conditions like Ajirna and Ama, which manifest as complications when Agnimandya is prolonged.
5) Ajirna:
Ajirna refers to indigestion, characterized by symptoms like general malaise, headache, fainting, giddiness, body ache, and anorexia. It is often an inevitable sequence of Agnimandya and results in the formation of Ama.
6) Bengal (Bemgal):
The case study was conducted in West Bengal, India, involving patients suffering from indigestion and related conditions. Ayurvedic interventions were applied to assess their effectiveness in this region.
7) Samhita:
Ayurveda classics like Charaka Samhita and Susruta Samhita provide foundational knowledge on diseases such as Agnimandya, Ajirna, and Udavarta, as well as their symptoms and treatments using medicinal herbs and lifestyle modifications.
8) Ahara:
Ahara, or diet, is fundamental in Ayurveda for maintaining health and preventing diseases. Proper Ahara-Vihara-Achara forms the preventive aspect of Ayurveda, while the curative aspect involves treatments like Nidanaparivarjana and Shamana.
9) Diet:
Diet plays a crucial role in Ayurveda for both the prevention and treatment of diseases. Unwholesome diet and faulty lifestyle choices lead to conditions like indigestion, Amajeerna, and Udavarta, requiring specific dietary and lifestyle remedies.
10) Drug:
Ayurveda uses various medicinal herbs such as Haritaki to treat conditions like Amajeerna and Udavarta. These drugs have hepatoprotective properties and can regulate digestive enzymes and polypeptides like Ghrelin for overall digestive health.
11) Prakriti (Prakrti):
[see source text or glossary: Prakriti]
12) Shakti (Sakti):
[see source text or glossary: Shakti]
13) Kapha:
[see source text or glossary: Kapha]
14) Hetu:
[see source text or glossary: Hetu]
15) Food:
[see source text or glossary: Food]
16) Pain:
[see source text or glossary: Pain]
17) Lakshana (Laksana):
[see source text or glossary: Lakshana]
18) Pariksha (Pariksa):
[see source text or glossary: Pariksha]
19) Medicine:
Ayurvedic medicine involves treatments such as Langhana, Pachana Karma, and the use of herbal formulations like Tab. Chaturushan to manage digestive disorders and related symptoms effectively.
20) Vomiting:
[see source text or glossary: Vomiting]
21) Vikara:
[see source text or glossary: Vikara]
22) Sevana:
[see source text or glossary: Sevana]
23) Nausea:
Nausea is a common symptom of Amajeerna and other forms of indigestion. In Ayurveda, it can be managed through specific treatments like Pachana Karma and herbal medications such as Haritaki.
24) Thirst:
[see source text or glossary: Thirst]
25) Desire:
[see source text or glossary: Desire]
26) Dosha (Dosa):
[see source text or glossary: Dosha]
27) Avara:
[see source text or glossary: Avara]
28) Mala:
[see source text or glossary: Mala]
29) Sushruta-samhita (Susruta-samhita):
[see source text or glossary: Susruta-samhita]
30) Haritaki:
Haritaki is an Ayurvedic herb used for its benefits in treating digestive disorders like Amajeerna and Udavarta. It has hepatoprotective properties and aids in proper digestion and elimination of Ama.
31) Swelling:
[see source text or glossary: Swelling]
32) Langhana (Lamghana):
Langhana is a treatment in Ayurveda aimed at reducing body mass and detoxifying the system. It was part of the treatment protocol in the case study for managing Amajeerna and related symptoms.
33) Satmya:
[see source text or glossary: Satmya]
34) Srotas (Shrotas):
[see source text or glossary: Srotas]
35) Mandal:
Meghna Mandal is one of the authors of the observational study exploring the effect of Ayurveda drugs in managing indigestion, with specific focus on conditions like Amajeerna and Udavarta.
36) Pitta:
[see source text or glossary: Pitta]
37) Dhatu:
[see source text or glossary: Dhatu]
38) Fever:
[see source text or glossary: Fever]
39) Guru:
[see source text or glossary: Guru]
40) Agni:
Agni, or digestive fire, is crucial for all metabolic functions in Ayurveda. Irregularities in Agni can lead to conditions like Amajeerna and Udavarta, necessitating specific treatments to restore its proper function.
41) Pana:
[see source text or glossary: Pana]
42) Rasa (Rasha):
[see source text or glossary: Rasa]
43) Vega:
[see source text or glossary: Vega]
44) Sara (Shara):
[see source text or glossary: Sara]
45) Human body:
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46) Jaranashakti (Jaranasakti, Jarana-shakti):
[see source text or glossary: Jarana-shakti]
47) Uttaratantra (Uttara-tantra):
[see source text or glossary: Uttaratantra]
48) Civilization:
[see source text or glossary: Civilization]
49) Aharashakti (Aharasakti, Ahara-shakti):
[see source text or glossary: Ahara-shakti]
50) Sutrasthana (Sutra-sthana):
[see source text or glossary: Sutrasthana]
51) Vishamashana (Visamasana, Vishamasana):
[see source text or glossary: Vishamasana]
52) Jatharagni (Jathara-agni):
[see source text or glossary: Jatharagni]
53) Rasadhatu (Rasa-dhatu):
[see source text or glossary: Rasa-dhatu]
54) Abhyantara (Abhyamtara):
[see source text or glossary: Abhyantara]
55) Ashtavidha (Astavidha, Ashtan-vidha):
[see source text or glossary: Ashtavidha]
56) Vishtambhin (Vistambhin, Vishtambhi, Vistambhi):
[see source text or glossary: Vishtambhi]
57) Discussion:
[see source text or glossary: Discussion]
58) Salivation:
[see source text or glossary: Salivation]
59) Pravritti (Pravrtti):
[see source text or glossary: Pravritti]
60) Siddhanta (Siddha-anta, Siddhamta):
[see source text or glossary: Siddhanta]
61) Samjivani (Sanjivani):
Sanjivani Ayu Care is where Ayurvedic consulting was done for the case study. It is located in West Bengal and the treatment involved various Ayurvedic interventions for digestive disorders.
62) Knowledge:
[see source text or glossary: Knowledge]
63) Education:
[see source text or glossary: Education]
64) Stiffness:
[see source text or glossary: Stiffness]
65) Tridosha (Tridosa, Tri-dosha):
[see source text or glossary: Tridosha]
66) Shodhana (Sodhana):
Shodhana is a purificatory treatment in Ayurveda aimed at cleansing the body of toxins. It forms a part of the curative treatment aspect along with Nidanaparivarjana and Shamana.
67) Atimatra:
[see source text or glossary: Atimatra]
68) Upadrava:
[see source text or glossary: Upadrava]
69) Amajirna (Ama-jirna):
[see source text or glossary: Amajirna]
70) Fainting (Fainted):
[see source text or glossary: Fainting]
71) Sanskrit:
[see source text or glossary: Sanskrit]
72) Bhojana:
[see source text or glossary: Bhojana]
73) Hridaya (Hrdaya):
[see source text or glossary: Hridaya]
74) Pramana:
[see source text or glossary: Pramana]
75) Shunthi (Sunthi, Sumthi, Shumthi):
[see source text or glossary: Shunthi]
[Note: The above list is limited to 75. Total glossary definitions available: 122]
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