World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

AN ATTEMPT TO DECODE KSHARA PRAYOGA WITH SHODHANA IN STHOULYA VIS A VIS OBESITY-A CASE STUDY

Dr. P. Meghana Herale*, Dr. Abdul Khader and Dr. Manjunath Adiga

ABSTRACT

Obesity is a lifestyle disorder which is one of the commonest condition among developed and developing countries. It is a condition of caloric imbalance that results from an excess intake of calories that exceeds their consumption by the body. Obesity is often associated with a higher risk of mortality and morbidity as it is an important risk factor of Non Communicable diseases like Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Cardio Vascular Disorders, Osteoarthritis, PCOD as well as psychological disturbances like Stress, Anxiety and Depression. Sthoulya being a Bahudoshaja Vyadhi Shodhana is necessary along with Rukshana Chikitsa to treat the root cause.
Aims and Objectives: To assess the efficacy of Udwartana, Virechana followed by oral administration of Erandapatra Kshara.
Methods:
? Udwartana with Triphala and Kolakulatthadi Churna for 7 days
? Snehapana with GugguluTiktaka Gritha and Sukumara Gritha for 4 days
? Virechana with Trivruth Avalehya
? Oral administration of Erandapatra Kshara along with Manda for 30 days
Results: Management of Sthoulya with Udwartana, Virechana followed by Shamanoushadhi was effective in all qualitative and quantitative data. Discussion: The drug possessing Ushna, Teekshna, Pachana, Lekhana, Kapha-Ama -Medohara gunas counteracts Sthoulya. Conclusion:

[Full Text Article]   [Download Certificate]