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AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OF DYSLIPIDEMIA W.S.R TO MEDOROGA: A REVIEW ARTICLE

*Dr. Deepika S., Dr. Srinivasa S. and Dr. Shruthi Shivarama

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Abstract

Introduction: Dyslipidemia is defined as a metabolic disorder characterized by abnormal lipid or lipoproteins in the blood.1 Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism include primary and secondary conditions that substantially increase or decrease specific circulating lipids (e.g., cholesterol or TGs) or lipoproteins (e.g., low-density or high-density lipoproteins).2 Worldwide, high cholesterol levels are estimated to play a role in 56% of ischemic heart disease events and 18% of strokes, amounting to 4.3 million deaths annually.3 Ayurveda does not have distinct terms to explain dyslipidemia, but it can be interpreted as Medoroga, a disease considered among the santarpanajanya vyadhi.4 Methods: A detailed understanding of dyslipidemia in ayurvedic perspective is established through literary research by having an insight in Samhitas and electronic databases. Result: Ayurveda views dyslipidemia not merely as an isolated metabolic disorder but as a manifestation of underlying imbalances in the body’s physiological systems. The concept of Medo Dhatu and Dhatvagni play a crucial role in understanding lipid metabolism from an Ayurvedic perspective. Discussion: Ayurveda offers a holistic and individualized approach in managing dyslipidemia, emphasizing the restoration of balance within the body’s metabolic processes rather than simply addressing symptoms. Hence the medo dhatvagni mandya and excessive accumulation of medo dhatu results in the manifestation of the medoroga.

Keywords: Dyslipidemia, Medoroga, Dhatvagni, Medo dhatu.