A case study on effect of ayurvedic medication along with Virechana karma in the management of dyslipidemia

Abstract

Dyslipidemia is a precursor to several fatal illnesses in the future. The incidence of coronary heart disease increases by 1-2% for every 1% increase in cholesterol levels. It is a metabolic lifestyle disorder brought on by poor eating habits, insufficient exercise, stress, and other factors. Since dyslipidemia is not specifically mentioned in Ayurveda. However, because of the similarities in its etiopathogenesis and clinical characteristics, it could be grouped along with Medosroto Dusti, Santarpanjanyavyadhi, and Medopradoshaja Vikara. Bahudoshawastha and Santarpanajanya Vyadhi can be treated with Virechana Karma. The purpose of this research was to use Virechana Karma to treat dyslipidemia. The evaluation of dyslipidemia both before and after therapy was done using a lipid profile. The Male patient in this case, 40 years, complained of weight gain, exhaustion, sleepiness, bodily heaviness, and hyperacidity during the previous three years. Triglycerides, VLDL, and total cholesterol were all elevated before to Virechana Karma. Significant improvements were observed in the levels of VLDL, triglycerides, and total cholesterol following Virechana Karma. The symptoms completely subsided. The patient was lost 5 kg weight. This improvement could result from the elimination of aberrant lipids from the body, the rectification of Agni by Virechana Karma, and the qualities of Mustadi Kwatha, Ruksha, Tikshna, Srotoshodhaka, Lekhana, Kaphamedahar, and Agnivardhaka. Thus, it can be inferred from this study that Virechana Karma is a safe and effective treatment for dyslipidemia.