Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW OF AYURVEDIC LITERATURE ON MEDODUSHTI W.S.R. TO DYSLIPIDEMIA

Dr. Neema Choudhary*, Dr. Devesh Jaiman, Dr. Chetan Prakash Patidar

Abstract

Conditions like Medoroga, (Lipid disorders) Sthoulya (Obesity), Shonita Abhishyanda (Increased sliminess and heaviness of blood) etc. are caused due to Dushti (vitiation) of Medo dhatu (Fat tissue). In Ayurveda, lipid disorders are correlated with Medapradoshaja vikara diseases due to vitiated fat. Dyslipidemia is recognized as a prevalent lifestyle disorder characterized by disruptions in lipoprotein metabolism, which may manifest as either an overproduction or a deficiency of lipoproteins. The accumulation of atherogenic lipoproteins plays a central role in the development of atherosclerosis, a condition that significantly increases the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), and peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Strategies for addressing Medoroga involve treatments such as Rukshana (Drying), Udvartana (Dry powder massage), Ruksha-ushna Basti (Dry and hot medicated enema), Virechana (Purgation), and oral medications like Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Shilajithu (Asphaltum), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) etc. Contemporary science advises different classes of medications for the management of dyslipidemia. Most of the medications are reported have adverse effects. Hence it is essential to find some safe and effective lines of management. This can be achieved through Ayurvedic therapeutic procedures as well as oral medications.

Keywords: Medoroga, Dyslipidemia, Lipoprotein, Udvartana, Basti.