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EFFECT OF TRIPHALA RASAYANA IN SHONITA ABHISHYANDA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO HYPERLIPIDEMIA- A SINGLE CASE REPORT

Swathi*, Aniruddha and Shrilatha Kamath

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Abstract

Shonita abhishyanda is characterized by the presence of excessive Kapha and Medas in the Rasa-Rakta dhatu, similar to Hyperlipedemia, which is characterized by excess lipoproteins travelling in the blood streams. In due course of time, the same Shonita abhishyanda ends up in Stoulya or in all the sequels of Margavarana like Vatavyadhi, Shiromarmabhigata, Vatarakta, Hritshula, Mutraukasada and so on. Hence it is crucial that individual diagnosed with Shonita abhishyanda /Hyperlipidemia should undergo full clinical assessment with routine investigations and treatment. Material and Methods: This is a case of a male patient of aged 66 years known case of Hypertension and not a known case of Diabetes mellitus presented with the complaint of bilateral knee joint pain, fatigue and difficulty in swalking since 4 years. On routine investigation, it was revealed that the person was Hyperlipidemic. The patient was assessed objectively for lipid profile essay before and after the intervention of Triphala Rasayana. Results: Results were interpreted on the basis of the lipid profile essay. The total cholesterol came down to 162mg/dl from initial value of 209mg/dl. The triglyceride level was 293mg/dl before the treatment, which reduced to 125mg/dl after the oral administration of Triphala rasayana. Conclusion: This case study was a genuine attempt to observe the effect of Triphala Rasayana as the dosage mentioned in our classics (2 karsha) as Vyadhihara Rasayana in reducing the levels of serum lipids in patient diagnosed with Shonita Abhishyanda/ Hyperlipidemia.

Keywords: Shonita Abhishyanda, Hyperlipidemia, Triphala Rasayana, Lipid Profile.