Role of Diet in Amlapitta

Sariga K T; Rashmi KJ; Abhirami  Nath O; Sneha P Suresh; Arathy Menon

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.12.13

Sariga K T Assistant Professor, Dept. of Roga Nidana and Vikriti Vijnana, Shree Swaminarayan Ayurvedic College, Swaminarayan University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
Rashmi KJ Assistant Professor, Dept. of Roga Nidana and Vikriti Vijnana, Nandha Ayurveda Medical College, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abhirami Nath O Assistant Professor, Dept. of Roga Nidana and Vikriti Vijnana, Immanuel Arasar Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Nattalam, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sneha P Suresh Assistant Professor, Dept. of Shalya Tantra, Shree Swaminarayan Ayurvedic College, Swaminarayan University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
Arathy Menon Assistant Professor, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Shree Swaminarayan Ayurvedic College, Swaminarayan University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.12.13

Keywords: Amlapitta, Acid Peptic Disorder, Hyperacidity, Acid Reflux, Gastritis, Annavahasrotas, Digestive Disorders, Ayurveda, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Ulcer Disease

Abstract

Amlapitta, also known as acid dyspepsia or hyperacidity, is a common digestive disorder in Ayurvedic medicine. The term "Amlapitta" comes from the Sanskrit words "Amla" (meaning sour or acidic) and "Pitta" (one of the three Doshas or energies in Ayurveda that governs metabolism and transformation). This condition is characterized by an imbalance of Pitta Dosha, particularly an excess of acidity in the stomach. Symptoms of Amlapitta include heartburn, sour taste in the mouth, nausea, indigestion, and abdominal discomfort, often triggered by certain foods, stress, or irregular eating habits. Ayurvedic treatment for Amlapitta focuses on restoring the balance of Pitta through dietary modifications, herbal remedies, and lifestyle adjustments aimed at promoting digestion and reducing acidity. This article aims at providing how a holistic approach in our dietary regimen can be incorporated in the effective management of Amlapitta.

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