IJRAP International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy 2277-4343 Moksha Publishing House 10.7897/2277-4343.140120 AN ETIOPATHOLOGICAL STUDY OF AMAVATA: A CRITICAL REVIEW Gauri Jadhav * Tabassum Parveen BK Sevatkar Reetu Sharma 11 -0001 85 88 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic, autoimmune disease most commonly found in today__ampersandsignrsquo;s era. Rheumatoid arthritis can be correlated with Amavata in Ayurveda, where acharyas well explain the etiopathology of the disease. Nidana plays a vital role in the progression of the disease. Hence, knowledge of nidana is essential for avoiding disease conditions and treatment. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease with an unknown cause or genetic susceptibility, according to modern science. Therefore, we need to find causative factors explained in Samhitas that can correlate with the modern era. Amavata Virudhha Rheumatoid arthritis Genetic.