The Systematic Conceptual study on Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Madhavakara (700 AD) described first time Amavata as a separate disease entity in details. Ama and Vata have important role in Nidana (etiology) as well as in Chikitsa (treatment) for Amavata. Amavata is very closely resembles with Rheumatoid arthritis on the basis of its pathogenesis and clinical manifestations. Viruddh ahara (Unwholesome Diet), Viruddha cheshta (Erroneous Habits), Mandagni (Diminished Agni), Nishchalata (Sedentary Life), Snigdham bhuktavatohi annam vyayamam (Exertion immediately after taking Snigdha Ahara i.e. oily food) are important causative factors for Amavata.