Abstract

Vd. Rashmi N. Kadu*

ABSTRACT

In the present era, Amavata is the most common disease affecting a large aged population. Amavata term derived from the words “Ama” & “Vata”.   Amavata is a disease characterized by the aggravation of Vata Dosha and the accumulation of Ama in the joints, resulting in stiffness and pain. The growing incidence of Amavata needs serious attention to find an effective and fruitful treatment. The word Ama is the condition in which various ailments in the system create a toxic effect. Amavata is a disease caused by the vitiation or aggravation of Vayu associated with Ama. Vitiated Vayu circulates the Ama all over the body through Dhamanies, takes shelter in the Shleshma Sthana (Amashaya, Sandhi, etc.), producing symptoms such as stiffness, swelling, and tenderness in small and big joints, making a person lame. The symptoms of Amavata are identical to rheumatism, which include rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatic fever. Amavata is one of the challenging diseases for clinicians due to its chronicity, incurability, complications, and morbidity. The allopathic treatment provides symptomatic relief, but the underlying pathology remains untreated due to the absence of effective therapy, giving rise to many side effects, toxic symptoms, and adverse reactions, as well as more serious complications like organic lesions. The treatment procedures described are Langhan, Swedan, Tikta-Katu Deepan, Virechan, Basti, etc. The present study focuses on a systematic review of Amavata from all the classics of Ayurveda and its management.