An ayurvedic review on Amavata

Abstract

In Ayurveda even a smallest part of the disease is taken into consideration, whether it is about treatment or naming the disease. Here each disease shows its character and tells about itself merely by its name. The various patterns have been adopted regarding the nomenclature of the disease in Ayurveda. Things often taken into consideration for naming the disease by and large are vitiated Dosha, involved Dushyas, Vedana, Adhisthana, Avayava, Gati, Marga and specific symptoms etc. Similarly Amavata has been named keeping view two predominant pathological factors viz., Ama and Vata.