Abstract

“ROLE OF HARIDRA (CURCUMA LONGA) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DYSLIPIDEMIA”

Dr. Noor Sayeda Shabnam Ahmed*

Abstract

Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism are collectively referred as Dyslipidemia. The prevalence of Dyslipidemia in India is 25-30%of urban population and 15-20% in rural population. It affects both the genders but it is more common in males. 30-40 years of age group has a tendency to high prevalence. Because of the present lifestyle Dyslipidemia has become a burning problem not only in India but worldwide. Dyslipidemia can be correlated to Medodustijanyavikaras in Ayurveda. Nidanas like atimadhura, atisiddha, guru ahara, avyama, avyavaya, diwaswapna leads to Medodusti. It is a Santarpanajanyavikara which should be treated by Apatarpan. Ruksan, lekhan, usnagunas causes Apatarpan. Haridra (Curcuma longa) has been described as kustaghna, krimighna, lekhana, kaphanasana, varnya etc by our Acharyas. The laghu, ruksaguna, katu vipaka and usnavirya of Haridra stands out to be very potential as medohara and lekhana. Therefore this article reviews management of Dyslipidemia (Medodustijanya Vikara) using Haridra (Curcuma longa).

Keywords: Haridra, Dyslipidemia, Medodushti, Santarpana, Apatarpan, Curcumin.