Abstract

GUNA BASED HOMEOSTASIS IN STHAULYA AND SANDHIGATAVATA-AN AYURVEDIC PHYSIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

*Dr. Deepak Yadav and Dr. Shuchi Dubey

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Abstract

The global increase in obesity and osteoarthritis poses a significant health burden. These conditions share interlinked pathophysiological mechanisms involving genetic, inflammatory, and metabolic disruptions. Ayurveda identifies this dual pathology as Sthaulya and Sandhigatavata, rooted in Dhatvagni Vaishamya affecting Meda and Asthi dhatus. Excess Guru-Snigdha-Sheeta (heavy, unctuous, cold) Gunas contribute to their manifestation. Ayurvedic interventions based on Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry), and Ushna (hot) Gunas are considered effective in restoring balance. This conceptual study proposes dietary, lifestyle, and therapeutic interventions emphasizing Laghu-Ruksha- Ushna Gunas to counteract the causative Gunas of obesity and osteoarthritis. Key strategies include the use of Laghu-Ruksha-Ushna dominant foods and Lekhana Basti prepared with herbs possessing these Gunas. A thorough review of Ayurvedic classical literature, scientific journals, and research databases will support the framework. The framework anticipates that Laghu-Ruksha-Ushna Guna-based interventions will enhance Agni, correct metabolic imbalance, reduce Strotorodha (channel obstruction), and mitigate inflammation and joint degeneration. These therapies aim to restore Dhatvagni function and modulate Kapha-Meda accumulation in obesity-associated osteoarthritis. This study highlights the therapeutic potential of Laghu-Ruksha-Ushna Gunas in addressing the core pathogenesis of obesity and osteoarthritis. Integrating Ayurvedic interventions with modern biomedical insights offers a holistic and preventive model. The proposed approach could serve as a foundation for future research addressing this co-morbidity, which continues to rise in today’s sedentary, adulterated lifestyle era.

Keywords: Laghu Guna, Ruksha Guna, Ushna Guna, Obesity, Osteoarthritis.