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@article{208321,
        author = {Dr Prem Kumari Choudhary and Dr Gyan Prakash Sharma and Dr Achalaram Kumawat and Dr Ku Mamata},
        title = {Amavata w.s.r. to Rheumatoid Arthritis: Clinical Presentation and Rheumatoid Factor Response to Ayurvedic Intervention},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {4},
        pages = {1905-1909},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=208321},
        abstract = {Background Amavata is an important Vatavyadhi described in Ayurveda, characterized by the association of Ama with aggravated Vata and its localization in the joints. The clinical manifestations of Amavata, including polyarticular pain, swelling and stiffness, show considerable similarity with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Case Presentation A 45-year-old female presented with a history of approximately two years of polyarticular pain involving bilateral knee joints, ankle joints, wrists, elbows, shoulders and the lower-back region. She reported morning stiffness lasting more than one hour, along with joint tenderness and swelling. The clinical record documented a diagnosis of Amavata. Rheumatoid factor (RF) was markedly elevated at 164.20 IU/mL on 25 November 2025, with a laboratory reference range of 0–20 IU/mL. Ayurvedic treatment included Simhanada Guggulu, Punarnavadi Kwatha, Ajmodadi Churna, Methi Churna and Agnitundi Vati, along with local therapeutic procedures. Results Following treatment, RF decreased from 164.20 IU/mL to 47.0 IU/mL on 1 March 2026, representing a reduction of approximately 71.4%. The follow-up value remained above the laboratory reference range. Conclusion This case demonstrates substantial reduction in rheumatoid factor following individualized Ayurvedic management of clinically diagnosed Amavata. However, because this is a single case and comprehensive disease-activity parameters were not available, the findings should be interpreted cautiously. Further systematic clinical studies are required.},
        keywords = {Amavata, rheumatoid arthritis, Ama, Vata, Simhanada Guggulu, Ayurveda, rheumatoid factor, case report.},
        month = {September},
        }