European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

KAYACHIKITSA AN APPROACH FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF METABOLIC DISORDERS IN AYURVEDA

Dr. Vandana Waghmare* and Dr. Meera Solanke

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is the ancient science of health and well being encompasses different branches for specific purposes;
Kayachikitsa is one of the branches of Ayurveda science that mainly deals with management of general diseases
using Ayurvedic procedures and Ayurvedic formulations. Kayachikitsa involves complete treatment (Chikitsa) of
body (Kaya) using different approaches. The principles and approaches of Kayachikitsa helps to treat diseases
such as; fever, infections, anemia, gastric trouble, diabetes, arthritis and various metabolic disorders, etc. The
prevalence of metabolic disorders increases day by day due to the frightful conduct of daily regimen. Considering
the frequency of metabolic diseases and therapeutic advantages of Kayachikitsa present article summarizes role of
Ayurveda in the management of metabolic disorders mainly related with disturbed pattern of life style.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Kayachikitsa, Metabolic Disorders, Metabolism.