Efficacy of Indukanta ghritam in the management of Jirna urdhwaga amlapitta: A case report

Abstract

Amlapitta (~hyperacidity) is a disease of Annavaha srotas (~gastrointestinal tract) that originates from Amasaya (~stomach). Mandagni (~low digestive fire) plays an important role in its manifestation. The disease is easy to treat in its early stage while difficult to manage in chronic stage. It can cause various complications if not treated early. The disease has close resemblance with acid peptic disorder or hyperacidity. Various treatment modalities are available in conventional medical science, but they have certain limitations. In Ayurveda, various herbs, minerals, and their compound formulations have been mentioned in its management, and Indukanta ghritam is one among such formulations. In the present case report, a 17-year-old female with complaints of Amlodgara (~sour belching), Hritkanthadaha (~burning sensation in throat and chest), Utklesha (~nausea) and Chardi (~vomiting), Avipaka (~indigestion), Shiroruja (~headache), and Vibandha (~constipation) visited outpatient department. The condition was diagnosed as Jirna urdhwaga amlapitta. Indukanta ghritam and wholesome dietary regimen were given to the patient for 28 days. The results suggested that the patient was benefited in all symptoms within 28 days. However, the Shamana therapy was continued for 50 days. The patient, after two months of follow-up, presented without any complications.