Abstract

EVALUATING GOMUTRA HARITAKI FOR OBESITY MANAGEMENT: A THERAPEUTIC REVIEW

*Dr. Sridhar Babu K. V, Dr. Prajwal Narayan and Dr. Ganesh Putter

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Abstract

Sthaulya, one among the Santarpana Janya Vyadhi[1] is mentioned under Bahudosha Avastha.[2] Sthaulya, can lead to Atisthula Lakshana, a Ashtanindita Purusha if not managed.[3] Therefore, treatment for Sthaulya becomes utmost necessary, to attain Swaasthya. Sthaulya is due to the Kaphavardhaka Ahara and Vihara( Santarpaka Nidana) like Atiguru, Atisnigdha, Atipichchhila, Atishita, Navanna-pana, Atinidra, Atiaasana, Avyayama etc, which vitiate Rasa Dhatvagni, Medodhatwagni, Kaphadosha and Vatadosha. Gomutra Haritaki, having Laghu, Ushna, Ruksha, Lekhana, Virechaniya and Tridoshahara properties is expected to correct the Rasa and Medodhatwagni and decrease the Ama and Meda Dhatu in the body and results in decreasing BMI and waist hip ratio in Sthaulya.

Keywords: Sthaulya, Gomuta Haritaki, Obesity, BMI.