Abstract

Introduction: Amlapitta is the most prevalent illness now a days. Inappropriate diet and lifestyle choices are being made by people, which affects the digestive system. As a result, pitta is out of balance and get vitiated which frequently leads to Amlapitta. Amlapitta is a GIT disorder caused due to Vidagdha Pitta. Virechan is one of the Panchkarma mentioned for Pitta in Ayurveda. Aamashaya is the Sthana of Pitta, hence Virechan is found beneficial on Pittajvyadhi. Material and Methods: It is a case study of a 51-year-old male known case of hypertension suffering from Amlapitta for 5 years having complaints of abdominal pain, burning sensation in abdomen, Amlodgar and sometimes severe headache. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Virechan for Amlapitta in terms of improvement in symptoms. After clinical evaluation of patient, Rukshanpachan Kwath was given to patient for 7 days. Then Snehpan by Panchtiktak Ghrut was given followed by Virechan with Ichhabhedi Rasa. Sansrjan Krama was advised for 7 days. Then patient was advised to take normal diet. Patient has significant relief in symptoms of Amlapitta. Assessment was done by using specific scoring Amlapitta assessment scale.Results: All of the symptoms of Amlapitta were resolved in the patient after Virechan within 21 days. Reduction in symptoms like abdominal pain, burning sensation in abdomen, Amlodgar and sometimes severe headache. Conclusion: In this case study highlights the significant effect of Virechan in the management of Amlapitta.

Key words: Amlapitta, Virechan, Amlodgar, Rukshanpachan Kwath.