Abstract

EVALUATION OF VATSAKADI GANA IN OVERWIGHT AND OBESITY

Dr. Shital Shamarav Patil*, M.D. (Samhita and Siddhant), Dr. Chavan Sunil, M.D. (Agad Tantra), Dr. Savita Nilakhe, M.D.(Samhita and Siddhant)

Abstract

Obesity is the most common nutritional disorder in affluent societies. According WHO 2010 report, worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980. 65% of the world's population live in countries where overweight & obesity kills more people than underweight. So obesity is gaining more & more attention at the globally. That’s why so many countries are making an effort to find out the perfect remedy for this burning problem. The incidence of Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, angina pectoris, and myocardial infarction etc. is higher among obese individuals. Commonly obesity is due to excessive eating and lack of adequate exercise. Hence this topic is selected for research in which Ayurvedic review of obesity and overweight is done. Sthaulya is caused due to vitiation of Kaphadosa and Medo, Mamsadhatu. So the treatment should require which stabilise them. Hence VastakadiGana is selected for clinical study because it certainly cures vitiated Vāta, Kapha, and Meda. A trial has been made in the present study to make some new dimensions in respect to weight loss and overall effect of therapies were obtained based on clinical evaluation.30 patients of Sthaulya have been selected between the age group 18-50 years. Clinical examination done with the help of assessment criteria based on Ayurvedic symptoms of Sthaulya along with modern parameters. Tablets of Vatsakadi Gaṇa given to them for two months (2 x 500mg BD). Lipid profile of each patient was done before and after treatment.Four follow ups were taken and Obeservations were noted.

Keywords: Sthaulya, Vatsakadi gana, Lipid profile, overweight, obesity.