Abstract

A BRIEF REVIEW ON CURRENT SCENARIO OF ANTI-OBESITY AYURVEDIC TREATMENT MODALITIES

*Dr. Bhairavi Nimbarte (M.D. Kayachikitsa), Dr. Pratibha Kokate, (M.D. Bhaishajya Kalpana) and Dr. Aparna Gade (M.D. Dravyaguna)

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a holistic science of healing which comprises of two words, „Ayu’ and „Veda’. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge. Primary aim of this science is to maintain the health of a healthy person and to cure those suffering from diseases. Since last few decades due to drastic change in lifestyle, dietary habits and working pattern overall human race is facing increased burden of several diseases which are difficult to treat. Late night sleeping habits, increased fast food consumption, overeating and increased sugar intake are major changes observed among the population in present era. Lifestyle disorder is a broad term used for all diseases which arises because of unhealthy lifestyle. Obesity is the most common lifestyle disorder affecting most of the population worldwide. Recently various researches which are carried out at different institutions of India has revealed that variety of Ayurvedic drugs and therapies along with dietary restrictions are successful in controlling obesity, improving lifestyle of patients and thereby preventing further complications. The present review article is aimed at gathering data on promising Ayurvedic remedies that have been evaluated for their efficacy as an antiobesity remedy at various national and international institutions. This review article gives an idea about the efficiency of various anti-obesity Ayurvedic treatment modalities in present era.

Keywords: Sthoulya, Obesity, Herbal drugs, lifestyle disorder.