Conceptual Study on Ama and Development of a Probable Diagnostic Tool for its Assessment

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  • Midhila K J P.G. Department of Roga Nidana Evam Vikriti Vigyan, GAC & H, Balangir, Odisha, India

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https://doi.org/10.54060/a2zjournals.ijahr.34

Keywords:

Ama, Diagnostic tool, Amasaya samudbava

Abstract

Ama is a chief cause for most of the Amasaya samudbava Vyadhi. Understanding the etiopathogenesis of Ama and its management is central to Ayurvedic diagnostics and treatment strategies. By knowing the level of presence of Ama in the body, it is easier to assess the degree of vitiation of dosha there by the stage of pathogenesis of a disease. So, developing a probable diagnostic tool will be helpful in Ayurvedic diagnostics & management. This conceptual study gives a light to better understanding the concept Ama and will provide a probable diagnostic tool for assessment in a human body. By tackling Ama at the early stage, we can also arrest the disease progression. Material and Methods: The present study aims to explore the concept of Ama and development of probable diagnostic tool for its assessment. The information collected from different Samhitas, various research articles & Internet. Discussion and Conclusion: Understanding the concept of Ama & developing a probable diagnostic tool in Ayurveda will enhance the knowledge but also make the Ayurvedic diagnostics & treatment much easier. The present article summarizes the concept of Ama and development of probable diagnostic tool for its assessment.

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Published

2024-04-25

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K J M. Conceptual Study on Ama and Development of a Probable Diagnostic Tool for its Assessment. Int. J. Ayurveda Herbal Res. [Internet]. 2024 Apr. 25 [cited 2024 Dec. 11];2(2):39-47. Available from: https://ahr.a2zjournals.com/index.php/ahr/article/view/34

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