ABSTRACT

ntroduction: In Ayurveda, obesity is considered as Sthoulya, means a person in whom excessive and abnormal increase of Meda along with Mamsa Dhatu in the body, which results into pendulous appearance of Sphiga, Udara and Stana. Sthoulya is one of the Agnidusti Janit Vikara mentioned in ayurvedic classics. Acharya Charaka has thrown light on the eight varieties of impediments which are designated as Ashto Nindneeya Purusha. Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated and it shows its negative effect on health. WHO had used Body Mass Index (BMI) to define obesity. In this study, efficacy of Triphaladi Kaal Basti is observed in management of Sthoulya Roga. Material and method: This study is a single arm clinical study, conducted with sample size of 57. All the patients after proper evaluation were administered with Triphaladi Kaal Basti for a period of 16 consecutive days. Assessment of the patient was done on subjective and objective parameters before and after completion of treatment and assessed in form of statistical evaluations. Statistically, a significant result was observed in objective parameters i.e. Body weight, Body Mass Index, and Chest circumference while a significant result was observed in all subjective parameters. 75.43% of patients showed marked improvement. 24.57% of patients showed moderate improvement. Not a single patient with mild improvement and unchanged results. Conclusion: It can be concluded that Triphaladi Kaal Basti is effective in management of unwanted Meda Dhatu deposition. The combination of Triphaladya Taila and Triphaladi Kwath in the form of Kaal Basti is significantly effective to reduce the weight, BMI and chestcircumference and other subjective parameters of obesity. Keywords: Obesity, Kaal Basti, Santarpanjanya Vyadhi, Sthoulya, Triphala
Publication date: 01/04/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.4.7061