A review on a selected Ayurvedic herbal formula in the management of obesity: A critical analysis

Abstract

Obesity is spreading widespread among people worldwide and it is starting to overtake malnutrition and infectious diseases as the main cause of poor health. Obesity is specifically linked to diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease and a few types of cancer and breathing problems. Cinnamomum tamala and Curcuma longa were the ingredients of a decoction from an authentic text and this review's objective was to investigate how the herbal formula of decoction from the Rasaratna Samuccya effective to treat obesity. Information about obesity was acquired from Ayurvedic scriptures, contemporary texts and earlier research studies (from primary and secondary sources). A survey of the literature was done on those two herbs in the selected decoction and examined for their Pancha Padārtha (5 elements of herb) and pharmacological qualities regarding in the management of obesity. Ayurvedic Pancha Padārtha study has revealed that selected herbal formula has anti-obese quality because of their compatibility with Lēkhana (scraping quality), Shōshana (absorbing quality) Guna and Shleshma Prakurti. The majority of studies have demonstrated the anti-obesity effects of herbal formula, reviewed articles have also highlighted additional qualities that aid in lowering excess fat in obese individuals. According to the literature review and Pancha Padārtha analysis, selected herbal formula is useful in the treatment of obesity.