Abstract

ROLE OF LANGHANA IN MEDHO ROGA

B. Nandanasai Reddy*, N. Padmapriya, Praveen K. Madikonda and B. Johar

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Abstract

Medodhatu is one among the seven tissue systems and the disease caused by hypo functioning of medodhatu is termed as Medhoroga. It is considered as mother of all life style disorders. Medhoroga or Obesity is due to pathological conditions caused by excessive accumulation of medas or fat in the body, that can be correlated with hyperlipidemia or metabolic syndrome of contemporary system. Medhoroga is very common now-a-days due to lack of exercise, consumption of junk food and no exposure to the sun etc. The consequences are increased cholesterol levels which are responsible for atherosclerosis, CVA, CAD, type 2 diabetes. It poses the risk of landing in a diseased state by early forties and may also be fatal. Therefore, it is essential to treat the problem. “Langhana” as narrated in Ayurveda is a specially designed principle, which is simple to practice and at the same time yield significant health benefits. Langhana includes a wider spectrum of both dietary adjustments and Panchakarma therapies. They not only help in the process of Apatarpana but also make the body fit, improve immunity thus increase lifespan. The paper will present a critical analysis of Langhana therapies in the management of complications of Obesity.

Keywords: Medhoroga, obesity, langhana.