Abstract
Obesity is a metabolic condition associated with the abnormal accumulation of fat in the body, resulting in multiple adverse effects on health. Generally, it occurs due to an imbalance between the intake of calories and its utilization in the body. Patients with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 25–30 kg/m are considered obese2. The prevalence rate of Obesity is 11.8% to 31.3% as per observations of ICMR-INDIAB in 2015. It can be correlated with Sthoulyamentionedin Ayurveda that occurred due to vitiated Kapha and Meda. Sthoulya is one of the major diseases under Santarpanottha Vyadhi (Nutritional Disorders) caused due to Dushtiof Medovaha Srotasa. It is an abnormal and excessive accumulation of Meda Dhatu in the body. According to Acharya Charaka, Udvartana has Kaphhar and Medohar properties. It is of 2 types, i.e. Snigdha Udvartana and Ruksha Udvartana. Among them, Ruksha Udvartana is used in the management of Sthoulya. To evaluate the comparative efficacy of Rodhradi Gana Udvartana with Petiswedana and Gomaya Mashi Udvartana with Petiswedana in the management of Sthoulya (Obesity). A total of 60 patients will be enrolled and divided randomly into two equal groups.
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