Abstract

UDHVARTANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF STHAULYA- A REVIEW ARTICLE

*Vd. Santosh I. Swami and Vd. Payal Vilas Chavat

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Abstract

In modern days in appropriate food habit is the main cause of Sthaulya (Obesity). It occurs as a result of a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, a lack of physical activity, mental stress, and other factors. It has reached pandemic proportions in India in the twenty-first century, impacting 5% of the population. Obesity is becoming more common in both children and adults every day. Obesity is linked to a variety of medical conditions (like hypertension, atherosclerosis and diabetes). In Ayurveda the signs and symptoms of obesity can be co-related with Sthaulya. In Samhitas, Sthaulya is mentioned under „Santarpan-janya Vyadhi’ and „Kaphaj Nanatmaj Vikar’. In Ayurveda three types of treatment described for the diseases, they are Samshodhana, Samshamana and Nidanaparivarjanm. The Udavartana Karma, which has Kaphahara and Medohara properties Udvartana is a Panchakarma’s allied therapy that differs from Abhyanga in terms of application direction and pressure applied during the procedure. In this review article, a detailed assessment of the Udvartana including its importance and benefits is explained.

Keywords: Sthaulya, Obesity, Udvartana, Santarpan.