Gau Ghrita's massive Impact on Sthaulya Roga
International Journal of Development Research
Gau Ghrita's massive Impact on Sthaulya Roga
Received 11th July, 2024; Received in revised form 20th August, 2024; Accepted 17th September, 2024; Published online 30th October, 2024
Copyright©2024, Dr. Dharam Chand et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Hypertension, Obesity, or Sthaulya Roga, is a global health issue that impedes general well-being and contributes to a host of chronic illnesses. According to the traditional Indian medical system known as Ayurveda, obesity is a complicated illness that results from an imbalance of doshas, primarily kapha dosha, along with additional variables like poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, and hereditary susceptibility. Acharya Charaka involved Sthaulya Roga in chapter Cha. Su. 21 and Samtarpana-Janita Rogain chapter Cha.Su. 23. The signs and symptoms of these disorders are discussed in chapter cha su. 15/37) which involve loss of libido, excessive sweating, excessive hunger, weakness, poor smell, and excessive thirst. The etiology of Sthaulya Roga is multifactorial and includes metabolic abnormalities, food patterns, lifestyle decisions, and psychological aspects. Pathogenesis is the build-up of excess Meda Dhatu(fat tissue) and Ama (toxins), which impedes Agni (digestive fire) and obstructs srotas (channels).In order to restore Dosha balance, Ayurvedic management of Sthaulya Rogaemploys individualised dietary changes, lifestyle interventions, herbal remedies, detoxification therapies, using GauGhrit has good impact on obesity and physical exercises catered to each patient's unique constitution and imbalances. Ayurveda provides insightful information and practical methods for managing and preventing Sthaulya Roga in modern healthcare settings by treating the underlying causes of the condition and encouraging holistic well-being.