Abstract

A STUDY ON COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF GUDUCHYADI BASTI AND GHANVATI IN OBESITY

Dr. Nilesh Bhatt*

Abstract

Today most of the non-communicable diseases have higher prevalence. Obesity is one of them. There is no satisfactory treatment available in conventional system. Thus, the global population is enthusiastically looking towards effective natural remedies. Acharya Charaka emphasized on the use of Ruksha, Ushna & Tikhsna Basti and the use of drugs like Guduchi, Bhadramusta, Triphala, etc. as treatment of Obesity. Aim and Objectives: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of Guduchyadi Yoga administered by orally as well as in the form of Basti in the management of Sthaulya (Obesity). Method: Out of 21 patients, total 20 patients i.e. 10 in each group were randomly divided in two groups and completed the course of therapy. In which group A, Guduchyadi Basti; and group B in which given Guduchyadi Ghanavati. Result: In this study we have found that Guduchyadi Basti has proven better than Guduchyadi Ghanavati in reducing weight & BMI; and also found more effective in almost all other subjective & objective parameters. Statistical Analysis: Wilcoxon’s Signed-Rank Test for subjective parameters, Students paired ’t’ test for objective parameters were conducted in this study.

Keywords: Sthaulya, Obesity, Guduchyadi yoga, Basti.