Physiological study of Agni & effect of Shunti churna on Agnibala with special reference to Amavata

Introduction:

Agni plays an important role in cause for all the diseases,.In present era the persons lifestyle becomes hectic, lack of exercise, faulty dietary habits like intake of unwholesome food, fast food, beverages, sedentary life styles ,usage of air conditioners, reusage of food items from refregirator have led to many digestive problems ultimately which affects the digestive power ,The main aim of the study is to rectify the agni  in patients of Amavata.

Aim:

To assess the effect of shunthi churna on agnibala in amavata.

Objectives:

1.To explore the physiological aspect of Agni

2. To assess the agnibala in amavata

3. To assess the effect of shunthi churna in amavata

Primary outcome :

1.Changes in the agnibala in Amavata

Secondary outcome:

1. Changes in the signs and symptoms of amavata

2. Changes in the value of RA Factor

3.Changes in the value of serum amylase

Inclusion criteria:

1. Individuals of either sex, between age groups of 18 - 60 years

2. Individuals suffering from amavata with classical signs and symptoms

3. Individuals who are having positive blood report of RA Factor

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Individuals suffering from any other systemic illness or any such serious adverse effects occur which require emergency management.

2. Individuals taking any other medications.

Sample size : 40

Follow up : after every 7 days

Duration of the study : 14 days

Investigation: RA factor and serum amylase

period of study : 18 months