Safety practice of rasaoushadhis in Amavata Bridging with renal parameters- A case series

Amavata

Authors

  • Sandeep T Kurade KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
  • Vishwanath Wasedar KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
  • Shashidhar A Naik KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
  • Poornima B Tukanatti KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
  • Samiuzzama Davalbhai
  • Revanna V Jambagi KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v13i5.1989

Keywords:

Amavatari rasa, Rasaoushadhis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ama, Case series.

Abstract

Background: Amavata is a disorder in which the Vata Dosha is vitiated and Ama accumulates in the joints, simulating what is now known as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A total of 10 patients who had classical lakshanas of Amavata, i.e., Sadana, alasaka, gourava, arochaka, and vedana with elevated ESR and RA titer positive, were taken, and shamanaoushadhis having rasaoushadhis were used to assess the safety of visceral organs by using herbomineral medication consumed for longer duration. Clinical findings: A total of 10 patients having classical lakshanas of Amavata were diagnosed, and ama lakshanas like aruchi, govrava, and alasya were assessed. Along with that blood test, ESR, serum creatinine, and blood urea were done on every 30th day of follow-up. Results: Shamanaoushadhis were taken for the period of 120 days in total with evaluation of ESR, serum creatinine, and blood urea after every 30 days of the intervention. Despite consuming the herbomineral combinations for 120 days, patients did not show any adverse effects on renal parameters, indicating the safety of these combinations in combating chronic illnesses like Amavata. Conclusion: Patients suffering from Amavata, who had elevated ESR levels, consumed Shamanoushadhis for a total of 120 days, specifically Amavatari rasa, Mritunjaya rasa, Shudha vatsanabha churna, and Rasnasaptaka Kashaya with lukewarm water. They experienced relief in symptoms and maintained their cellular renal functions. This case series shows the importance of the use of rasaoushadhis for blood investigations in chronic cases and for longer durations.

Author Biographies

Sandeep T Kurade, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Assistant professor, Department of Rachana Shareera, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Vishwanath Wasedar, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Associate professor, Department of Panchakarma, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Shashidhar A Naik, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Assistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa - Rasayana Evam Vajeekarana, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Poornima B Tukanatti, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Assistant Professor, Department of Rasashastra & Bhaishaja Kalpana, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Samiuzzama Davalbhai

Assistant professor, Department of Panchakarma, SBG Ayurveda Medical College, Belagavi, Karnataka, India

Revanna V Jambagi, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Department of Rasashastra & Bhaishaja Kalpana, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

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2025-06-19

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Kurade, S. T., Wasedar, V., Naik, S. A., Tukanatti, P. B., Davalbhai, S., & Jambagi, R. V. (2025). Safety practice of rasaoushadhis in Amavata Bridging with renal parameters- A case series : Amavata. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 13(5), 146-154. https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v13i5.1989

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