To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Drakshadi Gutika in the management of Urdhwaga Amlapitta (Non Ulcer Dyspepsia)

  • Rajaram Lawate Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of PG Studies in Kayachikitsa, BLDEA’s AVS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Vijayapur, Karnataka, India.
  • S. P. Managoli Professor & HOD, Dept. of PG Studies in Kayachikitsa, BLDEA’s AVS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Vijayapur, Karnataka, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.8.2.2
Keywords: Urdhwaga Amlapitta, Non Ulcer Dyspepsia, Gastritis, Drakshadi Gutika

Abstract

Amlapitta is a condition where Amla Guna of Pachaka Pitta increases due to Samata causing Vidahi condition. Gastritis and non-ulcer dyspepsia have been correlated with Amlapitta by several M.D. and Ph.D. Scholars of Ayurveda. In recent years there has been an unprecedented increase of incidences related to gastro intestinal system due to changing life style like diet pattern, behavioural pattern and mental stress and strain. The prevalence rate of gastritis in India is around 10 million. Ayurveda is having good answer to Amlapitta. Ayurvedic physicians are providing cure for the patients of these chronic dyspeptic disorders. Yogartnakar has said that Drakshadi Gutika cures severe Amlapitta. Drakshadi Gutika, containing Draksha, Haritaki, Sita are having Madhura, Kashaya, Tikta Rasa and Pitta Shamaka, Pitta Rechana Gunas. These drugs are cost effective, easily available and have a good palatability. So, the present study has been planned to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Drakshadi Gutika in the management of Urdhwaga Amlapitta (Non Ulcer Dyspepsia).

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.8.2.2
Published: 2023-03-24
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Rajaram Lawate, & S. P. Managoli. (2023). To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Drakshadi Gutika in the management of Urdhwaga Amlapitta (Non Ulcer Dyspepsia). Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 8(2), 08 - 13. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.8.2.2
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Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023): FEBRUARY
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