Role of Pathyadi choora in the management of Amlapitta

Abstract

In the modern era, rapid changes in lifestyle, dietary habits, and behavioral patterns have significantly impacted human health, particularly the digestive system. Irregular food intake, increased consumption of processed and incompatible foods, stress, and sedentary routines have disturbed the normal physiology of digestion. As a result, a considerable proportion of the population—approximately 25–30%—suffers from dyspepsia and related gastrointestinal disorders. In Ayurveda, such conditions are often correlated with Amlapitta, a disorder primarily involving vitiation of Pitta dosha along with the accumulation of Ama (toxic, improperly digested metabolic waste). According to Acharya Charaka, when Ama combines with aggravated Pitta, it leads to the manifestation of Amlapitta, characterized by symptoms such as acid regurgitation, indigestion, nausea, and burning sensation. With the increasing prevalence of this condition in recent years, there is a growing need for effective and safe therapeutic interventions. Various Ayurvedic formulations have been explored for managing Amlapitta, focusing on correcting digestive fire (Agni), neutralizing excess acidity, and eliminating Ama.Pathyadi Churna, described in Chakradatta under Amlapitta Roga Adhikara, is one such classical formulation indicated for the management of Amlapitta. It is believed to possess properties such as Deepana (enhancing digestion), Pachana (digestive), and Pitta-shamana (pacifying Pitta). This study aims to clinically evaluate the efficacy of Pathyadi Churna in patients suffering from Amlapitta, assessing its role in symptom relief and overall digestive health improvement. The findings may provide a scientific basis for its therapeutic utility in contemporary clinical practice.