A REVIEW ON ROLE OF MUSTADI KWATHA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF STHAULYA W.S.R. TO OBESITY
Dr. Arun Kumar Sharma* and Dr. Sujata
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda being the life science, always promotes well being and
balance. It provides ways of optimizing energy through diet
and lifestyle, with specific emphasis on warm, hearty and whole foods
and a daily routine. But in current scenario, most of the diseases are
result of disturbed and deranged life style and dietary habits. These
disorders are categorized in „santarpanajanya’ (overnutritional) and
„aptarpanajanya’ (undernutritional) diseases. Sthaulya is one among
santarpanajanya disorders. Sthaulya can be compared to obesity in
modern parlance. Many theories have been put forward with many new
hypotheses describing this disorder in Ayurveda as well as in modern
medical science. But still there is enough scope to work out on its etiopathological
and management aspect. This is because in modern medical science, its
management aspect still remains symptomatic with troublesome side effects. With these
many side effects and short term benefits in modern system of medicine, Ayurveda can
provide a very good holistic treatment option. One such preparation might be
Sthaulyapakarshaniya kwatha which has properties like Aampachana, Medoshoshana and
Vata-kaphashamana.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Santarpanajanya vyadhi, Sthaulya, Medoshoshana, Aampachana.
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