Role of Panchakarma in Hridroga: A Critical Review

Abstract

In modern era stress and faulty lifestyles leads to many diseases clubbed under Lifestyle disorders. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are one such disorder which has contributed heavily to mortality rate worldwide in young adults. Cardiovascular diseases are discussed in Ayurveda under Hridrogas. Panchakarma, the five bio-purifactory procedure of Ayurveda plays a pivotal role in the management of lifestyle disorders. Panchakarma by its Sodhana effect can treat the diseases from its very root. However, Hridrogas being acute medical emergency conditions Panchakarma is not prescribed as a treatment modality. However, Panchakarma can be practised in all conditions according to Rogibala and Rogaavastha. So there arises a need to practice Panchakarma according to classics in medical situations like Hridroga so that Panchakarma can be justified as a modality of management in various severe medical conditions in preventive and curative aspects.