Hyperacidity

Hyperacidity (Amlapitta) occurs due to the vitiation of Pitta dosha, leading to the excessive formation of acidic (Amla) Dravya in the stomach (Amashaya). This impairs the functioning of digestive fire (Jatharagni), resulting in nausea (Utklesha), sour belching (Amlodgara), and burning sensations in the chest and throat (Uras-Kantha Daha).

Causative Factors (Nidana)

• Dietary: Excess spicy, sour, salty, and hot foods like fried items, pickles, and fermented snacks; incompatible combinations (Viruddha Ahara); overeating and late meals.

• Lifestyle: Suppressing natural urges (Vega Dharana), excessive day sleep (Divaswapna), and sleeping immediately after meals without digestion.

• Psychological: Excess worry, anger, fear, grief, and depression (Chinta, Krodha, Bhaya, Shoka, Udaasya).

Signs & Symptoms

• Burning sensation in chest and throat (Utklesha)

• Sour taste and acidic belching (Amla Pitta, Hikka)

• Nausea and vomiting of sour or bitter fluid (Arochaka, Vamana)

• Loss of appetite and indigestion (Jirna Aahaaranasha, Agnimandya)

• Bloating and abdominal discomfort (Adhmana, Ura Shula)

• Dryness in the mouth (Kshut) and headache (Shirashula)

Ayurvedic Approach at Aimil Healthcare

We manage Hyperacidity through Pitta pacification (Pitta Shamana), restoring digestive balance (Agni Santulana), lifestyle correction, and removal of root causes (Nidana). The treatment strategy includes diet, herbs, Panchakarma, and stress management.

Dietary Regime (Ahara Chikitsa)

• Include Sheetala (cooling), Madhura (sweet), Tikta (bitter), and Kashaya (astringent) foods like coconut, ghee, rice, barley, and seasonal fruits.

Lifestyle Recommendations (Vihara Chikitsa)

• Avoid suppression of natural urges, day sleep, and erratic routines.

• Follow Dinacharya (daily routine), fixed meal timings, and include calming activities like meditation and yoga.

Panchakarma Therapy (Shodhana Chikitsa)

• Virechana Karma: Purgation therapy to remove excess Pitta from the system.

• Nasya Karma and Shirodhara: Effective in calming mental stress and Pitta-related symptoms.

Palliative Therapy (Shamana Chikitsa)

• Pitta-pacifying herbs like Amla, Brahmi, Guduchi, and Yashtimadhu are used to soothe the digestive tract.

Ayurvedic Drug Therapy (Aushadha Chikitsa)

• Classical formulations like Avipattikara Churna, Sutshekhar Ras, Kamdudha Ras, and Brahmi Vati are prescribed to restore digestive health and balance Pitta.