An Epidemiological Study of GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease) in Ayurvedic Perspective and Evaluate the Efficacy of Amalaki Churna

Abstract

The science of Ayurveda focuses on the observation of living things and how they respond to their surroundings. Ayurveda’s contribution to “Health For All” should be evaluated from the perspective of its scientific application and explanation using contemporary language, all the while upholding the values and precepts reflected in the texts penned thousands of years ago with the aid of experience. “Ashtavidha ahara vidhi,” which depicts the manner of consuming food, as described by Charaka. Food cannot be effectively digested if these procedures are not followed or if there is a psychological issue. As a result, undigested food alters Annavaha srotasa’s physiology. Achieving endless desires in a brief amount of time results in numerous forms of worry, anxiety, anger, fear, and depression, all of which can cause different kinds of gastrointestinal tract diseases either directly or indirectly. Also, people today do not adhere to the “Dincharya” and “Ritucharya” regulations. These factors all throw off “Tridosha’s” balance. Normally Pitta has Katu rasa. When Katu rasa transforms into Vidagdha and achieves Shuktibhava, it produces Amlata in Amashaya, which is known as vitiation of Pitta dosha. Normally, Pitta has Katu rasa. One of the conditions brought on by vitiated Pitta is Amlapitta. In modern view “GERD” can be compared with Amlapitta. The main causes of gastric disorders, such as GERD, are dietetic patterns and psychological stress and pressure that affect our ability to digest food. The primary clinical diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is made on the basis of the common symptoms of acid regurgitation and heartburn.