A CLINICAL STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF SITAMANDOOR ON AMLAPITTA

Poonam Bhojak; Amita. S.; J.G. Mitt; M.C. Patil

Poonam Bhojak PG scholar, Dept. of Rasashastra, DGM Ayurvedic Medical College, Gadag, Karnataka, India.
Amita. S. PG scholar, Dept. of Rasashastra, DGM Ayurvedic Medical College, Gadag, Karnataka, India.
J.G. Mitt Asst. Professor, Dept. of Rasashastra, DGM Ayurvedic Medical College, Gadag, Karnataka, India.
M.C. Patil HOD, Dept. of Rasashastra, DGM Ayurvedic Medical College, Gadag, Karnataka, India.

Keywords: Amlapitta, Gastric disorders, peptic ulcers, Sitamandoor.

Abstract

Acharya Caraka & Kashyapa have explained that Amlapitta is mainly caused by dietetic pattern, mental stress and strain which are related to our digestion. The occurrence involves the GIT & chiefly Kapha & Pitta Dosha. The symptoms like Gastritis, peptic disorders, hyperacidity, hyperchlorhydria condition resemble that of Amlapitta.

Aim & Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Sitamandoor in Specific patients of Amlapitta

Study Design: The study was conducted on total 18 patients of Amlapitta who completed the treatment all along the study period. The patients were selected from the OPD of DGMAMC&H, Gadag for respective clinical trial.

Assessment criteria: Criteria of assessment are set aside on the basis of relief in the signs and symptoms of Amlapitta both subjective and objective parameters.

Results: Among 18 patients 9 responded moderately, 3 markedly improved and 5 responded well to the treatment.

Interpretation & Conclusion: Though the criteria of assessment & statistical analysis reveal the effect of the study but the fact that the mode of action of the drug is the base of the relief in signs & symptoms cannot be ignored. Conclusively the treatment was satisfactorily effective in the patients.