Sthoulya and its Management Through Rukshana with Snehapoorvaka Vamana –A Case Report
1 PG Scholar, Department of Panchakarma, Shri D G M Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Gadag
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Panchakarma, Shri D G M Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Gadag
Corresponding Author:Meghana Madagunaki
Sthoulya is a Santarpanajanya Vyadhi. It a global problem due to change in life style, unhealthy eating habits and lack of interest in exercise. Medovaha Srotas is mainly affected in Sthoulya. The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide irrespective of age groups. Abnormal increase of Meda and lack of inspiration to work are the cardinal features of obesity. Acharyas prescribed that sthoulya is a Bahudoshaja Vyadhi, which further proves that it is the root cause of many killer diseases like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. It is one of the Yapyaroga. Sthoulya is described in most of the ayurvedic classical texts as Shleshmanimittajavyadhi. Kapha is the main dosha in pathogenesis of the disease. Kapha is seated in Medodhatu along with other Dhatus. Vamana is the line of treatment in Kapha and Medoroga. Hence, in the present case Vamana is chosen as the line of treatment for Sthoulya.
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How to Cite
Madagunaki, M. & M, P. (2026). Sthoulya and its Management Through Rukshana with Snehapoorvaka Vamana –A Case Report. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v16i1.02
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