Topic for BAMS

1. PRESENTED BY
ASHISH GAUTAM
BATCH - 2017-18

2. INTRODUCTION
 Amavata is disease of Rasavaha strotasa. Amavata is the
outcome of Agnidushti, Amotpatti and Sandhivikruti.
 Madhava was the 1st physician who describes the disease
Amavata.
 Amavata develops due to Dushti or Prakopa of Ama as
well as Vata dosha. The concept of Ama is unique in
Ayurvedic science and this Ama is main cause of the
various disorders. There is no equivalent term of Ama in
modern science.
 The disease Amavata can be compared to Rheumatoid
Arthritis. The sign and symptoms of both diseases are
near about same. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an
autoimmune disease.

3. AMA VICHAR
 The concept of Ama is a unique contribution of Ayurvedic
science. There is no equivalent term as such in Modern
medical science which can be compared to Ama. There are
number of diseases caused due to Ama alone.
 The main cause in formation of Ama is Mandagni or
Kayagni Dourbalyata i.e. low digestive power.
 Formed Ama has qualities similar to that of Visha
(Toxins).

4. DEFINATION
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f=d~ izns’k ,oalfU/k;ksa esa izos’k djds ’kjhj dks ,oa vax&izR;ax dks
LrC/k dj nssrsgSa] rcbl jksx dks vkeokrdgrs gSaA

6. HETU / ETIOLOGY
 Viruddha Ahara (Incompatible food)
The food that provokes the Doshas but does not expel them out of
the body is called viruddha.
Ex. Mixing of milk with fish in a diet.
Viruddha ahara plays important role in causing Ama.
 Viruddha Cheshta (Improper physical
activity)
The physical activity performed without following the procedure
is called viruddha cheshta.
Ex. Physical exercise or sexual act when an individual is already
suffering from ajeerna.
Viruddha cheshta ---- Agnimandya ---- Ama visha.

7. Mandagni (Decreased digestive power)
Amavata is produced due to Mandagni.
Nischalata (Lack of physical activity)
Lack of physical activity or sedentary life style is the main
cause of accumulation of Ama ithe body.
Snigndham bhuktavato vyayaamam
Performing physical exercise soon after intake of heavy
food causes Ama in the body.

8. CLINICAL FEATURES OF AMAVATA
 Hasta Sandhi Shotha & Shoola.
 Paad Sandhi Shotha & Shoola.
 Jaanu Gulfa Sandhi Shotha.
 Angagourav.
 Stabdhata –Particularly Observed In Morning Hours.
 Jaadhya –Limited Movements In The Joints.
 Angavaikalya – Deformity In Joints.
 Sankocha – Contractures.
 Vikunchana.
 Angamarda –Body Ache

9. SAMPRAPTI OF AMAVATA
 As discussed earlier whenever
the function of Agni is
disturbed in the body Ama is
produced.
 This produced Ama is slimy in
nature, such Ama get together
with Dushit Vata / Prakopit
Vata and circulates all over
the body through Shira and
Dhamani and gets lodged in
Kaphasthana i.e. Sandhi
because Shleshak Kapha is
located in Sandhi and Amvata
is developed.

11. SAMPRAPTI GHATAKA

12. TYPES (BHED)
 Ekk/kodj}kjkLIk"V:Ikls Hksno.kZu ughagSA
 ’kkj³zx/kjlafgrkesa 4 Hksnksadk o.kZugSA
1- Okkrt 2- fiRrt3- dQt 4- lfUuikrt
 Lkk/;klk/;rkvk/kkjij7 Hksn&
1- Okkrt2-fiRrt 3- dQt 4-okrfiRrt
5- okrdQt6-dQfiRRt 7-lfUuikrt

13. SAMANYA LAKSHANA OF AMAVATA

15. Pratyatma lakshana of Amavata
 Sandhi shotha – Swelling in multiple joints
 Sandhi shoola – Pain in the joints
 Gatra stabdhata – Stiffness in the body

23. Lkk/;klk/;rk
 lk/; & ,d nks"kt
 ;kI; & f}nks"kt
 d`PNªlk/; & f=nks"kt] loZnsgO;kIr]’kksFk;qDr
 lk/; & cyoku]uohu]vYi lafU/kO;kIr

26.  Langhana: - 1st Line Of Treatment To Digest Ama.
 Swedana: - Swedana Is Sudation Therapy.
 Katu, Tikta & Pachak Aahar & Aushadhi :- Which Act
As Deepana, Pachana (Appetizer).
 Virechana.
 Basti Chikitsa: -Ksharabasti And Anuvasanabasti In
Amavata.
 Shoola Shamanartha Taila
 Rasaushadhi In Amavata