Evaluation of efficacy of Avipattikar churna versus Chitrakadi kwath in the management of Amlapitta (Hyperacidity) - A pilot study

Authors

  • Ishwari Gaikwad
  • Sadhana Misar Wajpeyi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v15i2.4587

Keywords:

Amlapitta, Avipattikar churna, Chitrakadi kwath, Hyperacidity, Mandagni, Tiktamlaudgar

Abstract

Amlapitta is a condition characterised by the predominance of Pitta and is associated with the Annavaha and Purishvaha srotas. It manifests as a result of imbalances in Mandagni (weakened digestive fire) and the presence of Ama (undigested or improperly metabolized substances). The prevalence rate of Amlapitta in India is 38.1%. Considering the similarities in etiopathogenesis, it can be correlated with Hyperacidity in Modern Science. Aim and Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Avipattikar churna versus Chitrakadi kwath in the management of Amlapitta (Hyperacidity). Methodology: An Interventional Study was conducted among 30 patients between the ages of 20 and 60 of either sex who had symptoms of Tikta Amlodgar (sour and bitter irructation), Hrit-kanthadaha (burning in heart and throat), Udarashool (epigastric pain) and Utklesha (nausea),  and Aruchi (anorexia). Group A was given Aipattikar Churna; Group B was given Chitrakadi Kwath. Subjective Parameters were assessed in both groups on the 0th, 7th, and 15th days, and comparison was done by statistical analysis. Observation and Discussion: Both interventions proved effective, showcasing strengths in addressing distinct subjective parameters. Conclusion: Both drugs demonstrated high effectiveness in the study. Group A exhibited significant improvements across all subjective parameters, except Udarshoola (Abdominal pain). On the other hand, Group B displayed notable results in all subjective parameters, except for Utklesha and Aruchi. In conclusion, both groups were significant.

Author Biographies

Ishwari Gaikwad

PG Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Centre, Salod (H), Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra, India. 

Sadhana Misar Wajpeyi

Professor and Head, Department of Kayachikitsa, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Centre, Salod (H), Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra, India.

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Published

10-07-2024

How to Cite

Gaikwad, I., & Misar Wajpeyi, S. (2024). Evaluation of efficacy of Avipattikar churna versus Chitrakadi kwath in the management of Amlapitta (Hyperacidity) - A pilot study. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 15(2), 319–326. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v15i2.4587

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