Amavata (Rheumatoid arthritis): An overview

Authors

  • Minakshi Sitaram Kumbhare (Patil) Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya,Nagpur
  • Vinod M Chaudhary Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya,Nagpur
  • Shilpa Warade Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya,Nagpur

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis is described as “Amavata” in Ayurveda. The word ‘Ama’ literally means, undigested, toxic or unwholesome product, which is produced in the body due to weakening of digestive fire(agni). This ‘Ama’ is then carried by vitiated ‘Vayu’ and travels throughout the body and accumulates in the joints, which is the seat of ‘Kapha’. As this process continues, all the joints are gradually affected, which results in severe pain and swelling in the joints. Here, pain is due to vitiated “Vata”, swelling due to affected Kapha. When ‘Pitta’ also gets aggravated, it causes burning sensation around the joint.  Amavata is disease of Rasavaha strotasa it is generally compared with Rheumatoid Arthritis.  Many peoples in society are unaware about disease and its complications which is responsible for lifelong joint deformities. Many herbal as well as Ayurvedic preparations are mentioned in the classics which are very effective remedy in Amavata.

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Author Biographies

Vinod M Chaudhary, Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya,Nagpur

Professor and head Rachna sharir department Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya,Nagpur

Shilpa Warade, Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya,Nagpur

Associate Professor,Rachna sharir Dept. Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya,Nagpur

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Published

2019-01-19

How to Cite

Kumbhare (Patil), M. S., Chaudhary, V. M., & Warade, S. (2019). Amavata (Rheumatoid arthritis): An overview. Ayurline: International Journal of Research in Indian Medicine, 3(01). Retrieved from https://ayurline.in/index.php/ayurline/article/view/155