A Review on Sthaulya (Obesity) and the Concept of Langhana Upakrama in the Management of Sthaulya (Obesity)
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
The aim of ayurveda is Swasthya Swasthya Rakshanam and Aaturasaya Vikara Prashamanam. To achieve these two objectives, various treatment modalities are explained which are very unique. Upakramas is the word used to denote the various treatment modalities. Elaborate description is available in all the classical texts of Ayurveda regarding Upakrama in general & Lenghana Upakrama in particular. In Charaka Samhita 'Shadavidha Upakramas' are mentioned by which specific action is achieved by usages of specific type of drugs or procedures which has the specific qualities. Among the six, Langhana Upakrama is one which is advocated when Laghuta is to be achieved in the body. Ayurveda advocates two basic treatment principles which are termed as Brimhana (nourishing therapy) and Langhana (reducing therapy) Upakramas. Management of all the disease is centered on these two principles. Among the two, Langhana Upakrama is the one advocated in conditions which arise due to Atibrimhana/Santarpana (over nourishment). One among the diseases caused due to Santarpana is Sthaulya which is equivalent to the disease entity obesity described in contemporary medical science. It is one of the most popular lifestyle disorder in which genetic, environmental & psychological factors plays important role, especially in case of primary obesity there is no obvious cause exists other than an imbalance in energy intake & expenditure. No obvious ca. Several medical conditions have been linked with obesity which includes type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. Lots of researches have been done on obesity. On the light of above the present study was undertaken to compile and analyze the concept of Langhana Upakrama in the management of Sthaulya (obesity).
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Vipin Kumar, Sapana Khatri
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