Abstract

A CASE STUDY ON SHORT TERM ESCALATING DOSE OF LARGE AMOUNT SNEHA DOES NOT INCREASE BLOOD CHOLESTEROL LEVEL

Dr. Bhagyesh Shrivastav*, Dr. Yashwant Juneja

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Abstract

Background: In Ayurveda, Sneha Pana (internal oleation with medicated ghee) is often used as part of Panchakarma therapy. Madhumeha, known as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in modern medicine, is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance. Over time, it is often associated with various cardiovascular risk factors, including hyperlipidemia. The altered lipid metabolism in T2DM patients significantly increases the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases, making it crucial to understand the interplay between hyperlipidemia and Madhumeha. Concerns exist regarding the impact of high ghee doses on cholesterol levels, particularly in patients with metabolic disorders like Madhumeha (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus). The present study aims to clear this myth that escalating doses of Sneha causes hyperlipidaemia in the patients of diabetes mellitus. Case Presentation: A 55-year-old male with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes underwent a 6-day Sneha Pana regimen using escalating doses of Indukanta Ghrita. The patient underwent a treatment protocol that included Snehapana (medicated ghee administration) followed by Virechana (purgation therapy) as part of an Ayurvedic intervention. Investigations revealed changes in various biochemical parameters, including fasting blood sugar (FBS), lipid profile, and liver function tests. This case highlights the importance of monitoring metabolic changes during traditional Ayurvedic therapies in patients with diabetes. Despite consuming a cumulative mL of ghee, post-therapy lipid profiles showed no significant changes in cholesterol, LDL, or triglycerides. Conclusion: This case suggests that large, short-term doses of Sneha, when used as part of Ayurvedic therapy for patients with Type 2 diabetes, do not lead to significant increases in blood cholesterol levels.

Keywords: Snehapana, Panchakarma, Diabetes Mellitus, Mahdhumeha.