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A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF KRIMIGHNADI KASHAYA AND STHOULYAHARA KASHAYA ALONG WITH PATHYA AND APATHYA CHART IN THE MANAGEMENT OF STHOULYA (OBESITY)

Rashmi G.* and Archana C. P.

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Background: Obesity (Sthoulya) is a global health concern associated with numerous comorbidities, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. Ayurvedic interventions like Krimighnadi Kashaya and Sthoulyahara Kashaya, along with lifestyle and dietary modifications (Pathya and Apathya), provide potential natural solutions to this issue.[1,2] Objective: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of Krimighnadi Kashaya and Sthoulyahara Kashaya alongside Pathya and Apathya in managing Sthoulya (Obesity). Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted on 45 participants, divided into three groups. Group A received Krimighnadi Kashaya, Group B received Sthoulyahara Kashaya, and Group C followed the Pathya-Apathya chart alone. The interventions were assessed over 30 days based on objective and subjective parameters, including BMI, skinfold thickness, and symptoms like Atikshudha (Excessive hunger) and Atipipasa (Excessive thirst).[3,4] Results: Both Krimighnadi and Sthoulyahara Kashaya demonstrated significant reductions in BMI and associated symptoms. Statistical analysis revealed no significant difference between the two groups, but Sthoulyahara Kashaya combined with Pathya-Apathya showed slightly better outcomes.[5] Conclusion: Ayurvedic remedies, particularly Sthoulyahara Kashaya with lifestyle modifications, are effective in managing obesity.

Keywords: Sthoulya, Obesity, Ayurvedic interventions, Krimighnadi Kashaya, Sthoulyahara Kashaya, Pathya and Apathya, Body Mass Index (BMI), Lifestyle modifications, Herbal remedies.