PAPER ID:IJIM/Vol. 10 (VI) October/18-20/4

AUTHOR: Dr Prajakta R. Gokhale ^[i] Dr Vidya. S. Boinwad^[ii]

TITLE : AYURVEDIC APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF STHOULYA (OBESITY) – A CASE STUDY

ABSTRACT: Obesity is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by  abnormal or excessive fat accumulation, leading to adverse health  consequences. It is strongly associated with an increased risk of  cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep  apnea, certain malignancies, osteoarthritis, and psychological disorders  such as depression. Globally, obesity represents a major preventable  cause of morbidity and mortality, with its prevalence rising steadily  among both adults and children. 

 In Ayurvedic literature, Sthoulya is described as a  Santarpanajanya Vikara manifested in a Bahudoshavastha state,  predominantly due to vitiation of Kapha and Pitta doshas. Classical  management emphasizes Shodhana therapies, particularly Vamana  Karma and Virechana Karma.The present single-case study evaluates  the therapeutic efficacy of Panchakarma procedures in the  management of Sthoulya.

The treatment protocol comprised Deepana-Pachana,  Shodhana. Post-intervention, the patient demonstrated significant  reduction in clinical manifestations of Sthoulya along with an five kg  decrease in body weight.These findings suggest that Panchakarma based Ayurvedic interventions may provide an effective strategy for  weight reduction and overall improvement in quality of life in patients  with Sthoulya.  

KEYWORDS : –Ayurvedic management of Sthoulya , Obesity, Basti

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