Abstract

A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF SHELL OF COCONUT (NARIKELA) (COCOS NUCIFERA LINN.) DECOCTION IN HYPERLIPIDEMIA W. S. R TO SHONITHA ABHISHYANDA

Dr. Shradha G. S.* and Dr. Mohammed Faisal

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Abstract

Introduction: Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine originated in India, which emphasizes the use of local flora for the management of various ailments. Many folklore healers rely on locally available plants for their treatment practices. Cocos nucifera Linn., is a such drug that is extensively used for both medicinal and culinary purposes which is referred as Narikela in Sanskrit. In folklore healing practices, the Kashaya made from the coconut shell is believed to have beneficial effects in managing Hyperlipidemia. Hyperlipidemia is a condition that is more prevalent in modern times, primarily due to lifestyle changes such as sedentary habits, unhealthy dietary patterns, and various environmental factors. It refers to elevated levels of lipids in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides. Hyperlipidemia is correlated with Shonitha Abhishyanda. Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Coconut Shell decoction in Hyperlipidemia w.s.r to Shonitha Abhishyanda. Methodology: The clinical study was aimed to assess the impact of the decoction on both subjective and objective parameters of Hyperlipidemia to 30 patients of either gender from the OPD and IPD of SDMCA, Udupi for 30 days. They were provided with coconut shell powder and decoction was administered internally. The study then followed up with the patients on the 15th day to evaluate subjective parameters and on the 30th day to assess both subjective and objective parameters. Statistical tests such as Paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test were employed to obtain the result. Results: In the study there was highly significant reductions in body weight, BMI, Cholesterol, LDL, reduction in general weakness, heaviness, and a significant reduction in SGOT levels. Conclusion: The clinical study revealed statistically significant results regarding the usage of Coconut shell Kashaya internally and had positive effects on various parameters in the study participants.

Keywords: Narikela; Shonitha Abhishyanda; Clinical study.