A standard controlled clinical study on Virechana Karma and Lekhana Basti in the management of dyslipidemia (Medoroga)

Abstract

Background:Dyslipidemia, a major risk factor of coronary heart disease, is the leading single cause of death in the world. Currently available hypolipidemic agents have been associated with a large number of side effects. The radical Ayurveda Samshodhana Chikitsa as a treatment protocol can provide better effect. Therefore, the present study was designed to evaluate the effect of Virechana Karma and Lekhana Basti in dyslipidemia.Objectives:To evaluate the effect of Virechana Karma and Lekhana Basti in the management of dyslipidemia (Medoroga).Materials and Methods:Ninety patients of either sex in the age group of 20–60 years, fulfilling the study criteria were included in the study. The patients were randomly divided into three groups (thirty patients each). Virechana Karma was administered to patients in group A, Lekhana Basti was administered in group B and tablet Atorvastatin in group C. The effect of treatment was assessed by analyzing the complete lipid profile after completion of treatment and after the follow up in comparison to base line score.Results:All the three groups showed statistically highly significant result in the lipid profile after the treatment and after the follow up.Conclusion:Virechana Karma is effective in reducing triglycerides level, where as Lekhana Basti is effective in reducing the cholesterol level in particular.

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

“…Virechana, or therapeutic purgation, plays a variety of roles in the rectification of Agni (metabolic factors) at all levels, from Deepan-Pachan (increasing metabolic fire and digestion) to Samsarjan Karma [18] (post treatment dietic regimen for resurrection). Due to its Aam Pachaka (digestion/metabolism of undigested food items) and Agni Deepana (increasing metabolic fire) properties, Agnitundi Vati [19] was achieved [20][21] . Sweat is a by-product of Medo dhatu, or fat tissue [22] .…”

Protocol of Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Kulattha Gutika with Atorvastatin in the Management of Dyslipidemia (Medoroga)

“…Thereare large numbersof research studies available on Dyslipidemia. Shodhanachikitsa like Vamana, Virechana and Basti (LekhanaBasti) showed good results in improving lipid levels [13,14]…”

The Microbiome in Health and Disease from the Perspective of Modern Medicine and Ayurveda

“…Bastis use ingredients such as sesame oil, medicated ghee, buttermilk, lassi, many different combinations of herbs, and in special cases, bone broth. A search of Pub Med shows a number of published studies on different types of bastis that have been used for various clinical applications [ 85 , 86 , 87 , 88 , 89 , 90 , 91 , 92 ].…”