MODE OF ACTION OF KAMADUDHA RASA IN AMLAPITTA

Abstract

Today’s changing trend has given chance to increase prevalence of chronic diseases related to diet and lifestyle. Among them,Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) is a gastrointestinal tract (GIT) disorder which is compared to Amlapitta. The causative factors like stressful daily routine, irregular eating habits, eating junk-oily-spicy foods etc., resulting in excessive increase of ‘Pitta Dosha’ causes Amlapitta. Symptoms like heart & chest burn, nausea, indigestion, sour or bitter belching, aversion towards food, gastric is seen in later stage. Among many Rasoushadis kamadudha rasa is widely used in Amlapitta. The ingredients of Kamadugha Rasa like Bhasmas of the Sudha Vargas which are known for their importance in the management of Amlapitta, Pittaja Vikara, mainly acts as Deepana, Pachana and Vrana Ropana. In The present article an attempt is made to understand the possible mode of action of Kamadugha Rasa as a gastro-protective and for its anti–ulcer activity.