ROLE OF AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES OF NATURAL DRUGS TOWARDS THE MANAGEMENT OF METABOLIC DISORDERS
Dr. Kamini Harishchandrasingh Rajput* and Dr. Pandhari Uttamrao Ingle
ABSTRACT
Metabolic diseases have emerged as a major health issue in the contemporary era with their incidence increasingly on the rise owing to harmful lifestyle habits. Ayurveda classifies them under the definition "Santarpanjanya Vikaras" or diseases that result from improper tissue metabolism. In accordance with Ayurvedic philosophy, inattentive diet and a sedentary lifestyle disrupt the functioning of Agni, resulting in the production of Ama and ultimately predisposing to metabolic syndrome. Furthermore, Dosha imbalance, Dhatus depletion and stasis of body channels also have an important role in the causation of these conditions. Ayurveda has a variety of herbs that are highly effective in managing metabolic processes. Ayurvedic drugs possessing Langhana effect, assists individuals in losing excess weight. Drugs with Rukshana property helps to removes excess Meda. Apatarpaka drugs soothe Vata, reduce Kapha and eliminate excess fat. Thus Ayurvedic drugs by virtue of their inherent properties provide relief in different types of metabolic disorders.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Meda, Kapha, Metabolic Disorders, Santarpanjanya Vikaras.
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