Decoding Ama: An Ayurvedic Approach to Chronic Liver Disease
Vaidya Karthik Krishnan
Liver cirrhosis is a complex, progressive disease condition in which Agni (digestive–metabolic fire), Ama (toxic metabolic residue), and Dhātu-kṣaya (tissue depletion) unfold in a chain reaction, steadily compromising an individual’s health and, over time, becoming potentially life-threatening. In this Clinical Immersion, we examine multiple real-world presentations of liver cirrhosis—each with its own unique pattern of progression—and study how they can be effectively managed through time-tested Ayurvedic clinical principles. While many of these cases are broadly labelled in modern medicine as autoimmune or non-alcoholic liver diseases, classical Ayurveda offers a more nuanced framework. It expands the understanding of Ama beyond a simple, static toxin. Instead of viewing Ama as a fixed pathological substance, this program emphasizes its dynamic, evolving nature—how it circulates, interacts with weakened tissues, and drives chronic illness.
Through this lens, participants learn how to:
Reassess the role of Ama in chronic liver disorders
Understand its movement, transformation, and influence on systemic health
Apply precise, classical Ayurvedic logic to choose interventions
Tailor treatment strategies to the stage, pattern, and underlying dosha-dhātu imbalance of each case
This immersion aims to show how deep Ayurvedic reasoning, when applied correctly, can provide clarity and clinical direction even in advanced conditions like cirrhosis.
Vaidya Karthik Krishnan is a globally recognized Ayurveda educator and business leader committed to integrating authentic, evidence-based Ayurveda into modern life. Trained in classical Ayurvedic medicine (B.A.M.S.) from the University of Calicut, he is Vice President – Ayurveda & Wellness at The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (Coimbatore). With over a decade of leadership in India and the U.S., Dr. Karthik has held key roles in clinical practice, education, and strategic management, including at Organic Ayurveda Inc. and Kerala Ayurveda Ltd. He is known for bridging tradition and science, advancing global Ayurveda education, and mentoring practitioners to innovate while staying rooted in classical wisdom. A respected speaker and educator, he brings clinical depth, strategic insight, and cultural integrity to his work.
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Date: February 9, 2025, 5:30-7pm PST
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