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Background: In this modern era there has been an unprecedented increase of incidences related to GI system due to marked change in life style. Diet pattern, behavioral pattern & mental stress & strain, these multiple factors lead to a clinical condition known as the Amlapitta. Symptoms of Amlapitta as explained in Ayurveda are nearer clinical entity with symptoms of hyperacidity Gastro-intestinal disorder mentioned in modern science. Aim and Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Amlapitta Vinashaka Yoga and Pantoprazole with Sheetali Pranayama. Materials and Methods: An open Randomized Comparative clinical study was conducted in 45 Patients. Patients were randomly selected in to 3 groups. Group A - 15 patients were treated with Amlapittavinashaka Yoga and Sheetali Pranayama, Group B - 15 patients were treated with Pantoprazole and Sheetali Pranayama and Group C - 15 patients were treated with Sheetali Pranayama & placebo. Results: The overall study suggestive of in group A, 7% patients showed moderate relief, 53% patients showed marked response to treatment where as 40% patients showed complete Response to the treatment. In group B 7% patients showed moderate response to treatment, 80% patients showed marked response to the treatment, where as 13% patients showed complete relief to the treatment. In group C 20% patients showed mild relief, 47% patients showed moderate response to treatment where as 33% patients showed marked response to the treatment. Conclusion: The study revealed that the study drug Amlapitta Vinashaka Yoga and regular practice of Sheetali Pranayama schedule 10 cycles at afternoon before meal is effective in treating Amlapitta (Hyperacidity).
Channamma et al. (2024) studied this question.