EFFICACY OF VIRECHANA IN AMLAPITTA (GASTRO ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE): A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Amlapitta is very common disease encountered in present population. Due to lifestyle changes and changes in food habits people are mainly suffering from GIT disorders. Agniwhich is considered as root cause of all diseases is vitiate in Amlapittaleading to Mandagni (mildness of gastric fire) and food remains in Amashaya (abdomen) inShukta Avastha due to improper digestion. Its symptoms include heart burn, acid eructation, sour taste in the mouth, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Conventional medical knowledge states that H. pylori infections, prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy, and infections are the most common causes of GERD. In AyurvedShodhanChikita is the best way to treat the root cause of disease by eliminating toxic substances from body. Amlapitta is Pitta Dosha Pradhan disease and VirechanaKarma is best for Pitta vitiate disorder. This article is case study of 32 Yr. male patient with sign and symptoms of Amlapitta registered from the O.P.D, P.G. Department of Kayachikitsa, Gurukul Campus, Haridwar.