Role of lekhanbasti in raktgatsnehavriddhi (hyperlipidaemia)
Journal Title: International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Hyperlipidemia is a condition in which the levels of lipoproteins [cholesterol, triglycerides (TGs), or both] are raised in the plasma, which can be co-related to raised “Raktagatsneha” (lipids) in the body. Hyperlipidemia is contributed by high fat diet, sedentary lifestyle, etc., These causative factors can be compared to Snigdha, Guru, PicchilaGunasevana, and Chesthadvesha (lack of exercise), which lead to SantarpanjanyaVyadhis (diseases produced by overnutrition) according to Ayurveda. So ApatarpanaChikitsamore specific, “Lekhana” (emaciation/desiccation) is the treatment which can remove abnormally increased Sneha.Basti is indicated in all strotogatvyadhi. Thus lekhanBastiis useful inRaktgatsnehavriddhi (hyperlipidaemia).
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Dr. Snehal V. Kukade
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