EFFECT OF ‘HARIDRADI KWATHA GHANAVATI’ IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HYPERLIPIDEMIA IN STHAULYA

Pradnya S. Londhe*, Medha M. Joshi, Rupali Khobragade, Vrunda Kurande, Abhishek Taksale and Japa Phadke

ABSTRACT

Obesity is one of the most challenging health issues in the present era. It almost felt like an epidemic problem nowadays. Not only developed but also the developing nations affected by this problem. Obesity is the complex, multifactorial type of nutritional metabolic disease. It is a medical condition in which body fat has accumulated to the extent that it has a negative effect on health. It greatly increases risk of chronic diseases like disability, depression, type 2 DM, cardiovascular disease, Hyperlipidemia and many more serious mental problems. Dyslipidemia is a common issue associated with various health problems like cardiovascular diseases, fatty liver, and more. In India, around 25-30% of urban and 15-20% of rural individuals have high cholesterol levels. According to Ayurveda, Dyslipidemia is linked to imbalances in the Medovaha Strotodushti. Ayurvedic treatment for this involves Shodhana and Shaman Chikitsa along with various dry therapies, massage, and dietary adjustments. Shaman Chikitsa involves Drug Therapy for maintaining balance of all three Doshas. A 60-year-old woman with weight issues, having complaints like Shwasadhikya, Atikshudha Ati-trushna Aayas-Akshmata, Balahinata and Nidradhikya was treated. Haridradi Kwatha Ghanavati was used for management in this case resulting in improved symptoms and lipid levels. In summary, Haridradi Kwatha Ghanavati appears to be effective for treating Dyslipidemia.

Keywords: Sthaulya, Haridradi Kwatha Ghanavati, Dyslipidemia, Medovaha Strotodushti.