Article 1556616669
Article 1556616669
Article 1556616669
ABSTRACT
Obesity is included among top ten selected risk to health. Obesity causes many complications like hypertension,
coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis, infertility, impotency etc. Acharya had defined Pathya as
that type of food article, drug and regimen, which do not affect the body and mind adversely. This study aimed as
to evaluate importance of antiobesity Ahar & Vihar or Pathyapathya given in Samhita Grantha and to evaluate its
applied aspect in daily routine life. Guru and Apatarpana diet are to be prescribed for obese. In order to control the
increased Vata and Agni heavy diet is necessary, and to reduce Meda and Kapha Apatarpanakar drug and diet is
necessary. In this study collected food preparation like Peya, Saktu, Yavagu etc. and Pathyapathya, Aharvarga
describe by various Acaryas from Samhita grantha and applied aspect of pathya Kalpana or food regimen
according to modern lifestyle. Pathya Kalpana or food regimen have main role in treatment of obesity if BMI is
high.
INTRODUCTION There are two main type of fat distribution in adult first
is Gynoid Distribution (Pear Shape) in which
Obesity is a complex disorder involving an excessive
accumulated mainly around the hips and thighs and gives
amount of body fat. It increases risk of diseases and
pear shape and second one is Android Distribution
health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes and high
(Apple Shape) in which storage of fat in the abdomen
blood pressure. Obesity is included among top ten health
appears as an apple shape.
risk disorders. Sedentary life style, stressful life and oily
and fatty food in daily diet result in this disorder.
In the present study work done with the view of obesity
can be treated only with Ahar Vihar and Pathya-apathya,
Ayurveda is a life science including prevention of
if there are no complications. Pathya-apathya and
diseases as a primary aim and having holistic approach in
different food Kalpana given in Ayurvedic Samhita
dealing with different disease. Acharya Charaka describe
Grantha can be beneficial to treat obesity.
Sthaulya under eight undesirable constitution
(Astanindita) based on their appearance. Sthaulya is one
AIM OF THE STUDY
among Kapha predominant disease involving Kapha and
Meda as main Dosa and Dushya in the pathogenesis. To study antiobesity diet or food regimen (Pathya-
Acharya Charaka already mentioned that Sthaulya and apathya) in Samhita Grantha.
Prameha having direct relations both having Kledaka To elaborate Ahara and Vihara Padhhati for obesity
Kapha and Medas dominancies in their pathogenesis. according to modern life style as per the Sanhitokta
Grantha.
Acharya Charaka described eight people as a undesirable
constitution.[1] Atidirgha (Gingiatism), Atirhasva OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
(Dwarfism), Atiguru (whitish), Atikrsna (Blackish),
Atiloma (excessive hair), Aloma (without hair), Atisthula To study details about Obesity as per Ayurveda and
(Obese), Atikrsa (too emancieted). In this Atistula is a modern point of view.
condition which is found commonly.
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To compile antiobesity food given in Samhita A person having heaviness and bulkiness of the body due
grantha in the form of Pathya-apathya, Aharvarga, to extensive growth especially in abdominal ln region is
Vihar etc termed as stula, and the state of sthula is called sthaulya.
To elaborate food theropy for obesity disease as per As mentioned in Samhita grantha Sthaulya can be
the modern life style. classified as:-
Charaka:- Sthula, Atistula
Medhyanti snihyati Anen Iti Medah I 2Su. Su. 24/9 Sushruta:- Sthaulya, Medoroga
The ward Meda is derived from the root Stimida Snehana Vagbhata:- Adhika, Madhya, Hina
which stand for Sneha, fat, oil etc. According to Charaka, Sarangadhara:- Medodosa
Vrkka (Kidney) and Vapavahan (Omentum) and
according to Sushruta Vrkka and kati (Place of fat Acharya Sushrut mensioned that rasa dhatu is
accumulation) and according to Vagbhata Vrkka and responsible for both sthaulya and karshya.
Mamsa (Vasa) are Mula of Meda. The word Sthaulya is
derived from root Sthu with suffix ac, which stands
probably for thick or solid or strong or big or bulky.
Symptoms of Obesity
Symptoms Sushrut Samhita Ashtanga
Charaka Samhita Ashtanga Sangraha su.24/22
of obesity Sutrasthan 15/37 Hrudya su.11/10
Ayush Rhasa -
1 Increase appetite Alpa Cheshta Sphik, Udar, Stan Sthula
Shortening of life
Sedation, Snoring,Thakan, Sphik, Stana, Dhatushaithilya. Alpa ayu,
2. Javoparodh
blurred speech Udar Lambanam Alpabala, blurred speech
3 Kruchhavyavayata Alpavyavayata
4 Daurbalya Shithil kriya DaurbalyaNidra
5 Dargandhya Kshudrashwas Shwasa Shwasa, Durgandhya
6 Swedabadh Sweda, Sharir Daurgandhya Atiswedapravritti
7 Kshudatimatra Increases of appetite
8 Pipasa Atiyogcheti Pipasa Increases of thrust
Margavarodh – Prameha, Jwar, Udarroga, Bhagandar,
Pidaka, Jwara, Bhagandar, Prameha, Urustambha,
Vidradhi, Vatvikar Prameha pitika Vidradhi etc.
Further all causative factors describe in the Ayurvedic Role of various Nidana in the pathogenesis of
Classics can be classified into four groups Sthaulya
1. Aharatmik nidan (Dietary cause) The etiological factors describe by Acharya can be
2. Viharatmak Nidan (Life style Factor) categorized under four categories
3. Manonidan (Psychological Factor) 1. Dosa Dustikara – Guru, Madhur, Sita Guna
4. Anyanidan (Other causative Factors) dominant diet.
5. Bijasvabhava (Genetic Factor) 2. Dhatu Daurbalyakara / Khavaigunyakara – Beej
6. Rasayana- Vrsyatiseva svabhava, avyayama, avyavaya etc.
7. Brhmana therapy 3. Agnimandyakara – Atibhojana etc
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Pathya Vihar:- Srama, Jagarana,Nityabramana,vyavay, Sutrasthana drug or food like Madhu described which are
Chinta, Soka, Krodha heavy and weight reducing result in decrease in m\Meda,
Apathya Vihar:- Sital jala sevana, Divaswapana, Vata, Kapha. Madhu is a main food in obesity but it may
Avyavay, Avyayam, Atiasana, Sukhasaiya sevan, administer with precaution because it may cause Ajirna
Nityaharsha, acinta. and complications with Ushnodaka.
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