Ayurvedic Management of Amavata: A Single Case Study

Abstract

Introduction: Agni is the essential element responsible for the transformation of raw material into a refined form. When Agni becomes low-flamed or of reduced potency (Agnimandya), digestion of food is prolonged and incomplete, resulting in improper formation of Ahararasa. Due to this impaired digestion, pathological conditions develops. Amavata is one such disease caused by Agnimandya. As Ahararasa is not properly formed, subsequent Dhatu poshana becomes disturbed, leading to disease manifestation. Agnimandya is observed at the levels of Jatharagni, Panchabhutagni, and Dhatvagni. Agnidushti leads to impairment of Bala, Varna, and Oja, and subsequently affects proper Upadhatu formation. In modern science, Amavata is symptomatically correlated with rheumatoid arthritis. The global prevalence of RA varies, with an estimated 0.5 to 1% of adults affected. 

Methodology: 22-year-old female patient who presented with complaints of right wrist joint pain, swelling, and inability to move the joint, loss of appetite, anorexia, costipation, body ache and low grade fever for the past one year. With serial management  of deepan, pachan, anuloman  followed by  brimhan karma and rasayan chikitsa and patient experienced relief.

Results: Using Chikitsa Siddhanta, a case of Amavata was successfully treated. Marked improvement was observed in the patient’s complaints, and no complications were noted.

Discussion: Significant relief in Amavata was achieved by correcting Agnimandya and eliminating Ama through Langhana, Deepana–Pachana, and Shaman based on Chikitsa Siddhanta. This approach reduced Shotha, Shula, and Stabdhata by pacifying vitiated Vata and Kapha.

Conclusion: In this  case, with the help of Ayurvedic interventions helped in this conditions of amavata.