About Author
Bangale D1,Waykole D2,More D3,
1 PG Scholar , Department of Agada Tantra evam Vidhi Vaidyaka, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune - 18
2 Professor and HOD, , Department of Agada Tantra evam Vidhi Vaidyaka, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune - 18
3 PG Scholar , Department of Agada Tantra evam Vidhi Vaidyaka, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune - 18
Correspondence Address
Dr. Yadunath C. Waykole,
Professor and HOD,
Department of Agada Tantra evam Vidhi Vaidyaka,
Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune - 18
Contact No. : +91 83088 58827, Email : waykole.chandrakant@dpu.edu.in
Date of Acceptance : 28 Jun 2026
Date of Publication : 30 Jun 2026
Article ID : SD-IJAY_184
How to cite this article : http://doi.org/10.55552/SDNJAY.2026.4211
Abstract
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a chronic psychiatric disorder where one drinks uncontrollably despite the evidence of harm. This is often attributed to changes in brain reward circuits that cause dependence and withdrawal, and liver damage from toxic metabolites and oxidative stress. This is what Ayurveda referred to as Madatyaya, where you consume Madya and over time it inhibits Ojas. It irritates the Tridosha (especially Vata and Pitta), weakens Agni, produces Ama, and blocks Srotas, producing sensations of thirst, burning from the mouth to the throat, restlessness, and insomnia.
This CARE case report describes a 35-year-old man with long-term AUD who exhibited marked addiction and withdrawal symptoms (anxiety, tremor, and insomnia along with nausea and fatigue) and laboratory evidence of liver inflammation. An Ayurvedic evaluation indicated pittaja madatyaya, Vata predominance. Treatment followed classical Shamana precepts (Ashtanga Lavana Churna to excite the gut and prevent appetite craving; a compound of herbo-mineral churna designed to reduce inflammation and the nerve endings), Maharasnadi Kwath as an anti-Vata remedy and Vata cure; Kharjuradi Manth to ease pain and encourage digestion, a nourishing, detoxifying beverage. Recommended diet: sweet, cooling, light, avoid pungent, sour, and fermented food.
Throughout three follow-up visits over 2 months, the magnitude of dependence decreased markedly, withdrawal symptoms were less severe, and liver function tests returned to normal ranges without any reported treatment complications. In the case described, that of a judicious Ayurvedic protocol, gently balancing, promising not to be side-effect based for the management of AUD and providing maintenance of well-being.