Abstract
Sthaulya is one of the Santarpanotta Vyadhi. It is considered as one among the Ashta Ninditeeya Purusha. It is a Rasa Nimittija and Medo Pradoshaja Vyadhi Avyayama, Athiasana, Athishayana and so on are some of the Nidanas of Sthaulya. Most of the world’s population live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight. Apatarpana Chikitsa is main line of treatment in Sthaulya. When there is involvement of Kapha Medas and pathogenesis of Avarana, the condition needs Teekshna Basti with Lekhana properties. The Varanadi Gana Kwatha which is having similar action is selected as Kalka and Kwatha Dravya in the present study. To increase the Teekshnata, the Amla Kanji as Avapa Dravya has been selected. Objectives - Hence, the following study was taken to evaluate the effect of Lekhana Basti in management of Sthaulya. Methodology - 20 patients were taken in the study and were administered. Varanadi Lekhana Basti in Kala Basti format. Matra Basti with Murchita Tila Taila was given. Patients were assessed for weight BMI, biomarkers, bodily circumferences before and after treatment and after follow up.
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