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EFFECT OF JAL DHAUTI ON STHAULYA W.S.R. TO OBESITY: A SYSTEMETIC REVIEW

Vd. Gayatri K. Halmare* and Vd. V. G. Patrikar

Abstract

The burden of lifestyle disorders is rapidly increasing worldwide. “Sthaulya” (obesity) is such a disease, which provides the platform for so many hazards like Hypertension., coronary Heart Disease., Diabetes mellitus., infertility, impotency as well as psychological disorders like stress, anxiety, depression etc. Ayurveda and Yoga are the collection of principles of life that took birth with the world itself and is not liable to changes at anytime and anywhere. Both Shastras have mentioned purificatory processes to maintain healthy life. The purification through Shatkarma (also known as Shatkriya like Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Tratak, Nauli and Kapalbhati) is mentioned first in Hath Yoga Pradipika. Jal Dhauti is one of them. Jal Dhauti is a type of Antardhauti, also known by the name “Gajakarani” Jaldhauti alleviates the Kapha Dosha and increased Medo Dhatu in obese individuals and controls the Sthaulya. Gherand Samhita vamandhauti karma mentioned for the management of kapha and pitta.

Keywords: Sthaulya, Obesity, Vamandhauti, Jal Dhauti.