A Critical Study on the Concept of Niadanatmak Vivechana in Amlapitta

According to Ayurveda the factor 'Agni' carries great importance in the physiological functioning of body. 'Mandagni' is the root cause of all diseases, which leads to Ama Nirman developing towards Amlapitta. Amlapitta comprises of two components viz. Amla and Pitta. According to Asthanga Hrudaya, qualities of Pitta Doshas are Katu, Amla, Tikshna, Ushna, Laghu, Visra, Drava etc. when the normal amla and Drava Guna of Pitta gets exaggerated (i.e. Pitta Dosha is vitiated) there occurs sore belching, heart burn etc. this condition is regarded as to be pathological condition termed as Amlapitta.