Ayurvedic Management of Cholelithiasis (Pittashmari) – A Case Study

Abstract

Gallstone formation, or cholelithiasis, is caused by a number of factors, including supersaturation of bile with  cholesterol, accelerated nucleation of cholesterol monohydrate in bile, bile stasis, or delayed gallbladder emptying  due to impaired gallbladder motility. After carefully rewriting Ayurvedic scriptures, we find that, because of its  resemblance in location and function, the bile secreted from the gallbladder can be compared to the Accha Pitta stated  in Ayurveda. We report that a case of cholelithiasis (Pittashmari) in a 31-year-old female patient had been complaining  of severe abdominal pain, distension of the abdomen, and vomiting. Oral medications such as Arogyavardhini vati,  tablet Trikatu, Kashaya of Trivrit, Katuki, Sanaya, Arghvad, and Daruharidra were administered to the patient  for 3 months. A significant response was observed over clinical symptoms and USG reports. Ayurvedic remedies  were used to treat the patient for 3 months. This case study demonstrates the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment for  cholelithiasis (Pittashmari). The study reached the conclusion that Ayurvedic therapy was significantly effective in  the treatment of cholelithiasis (Pittashmari).