A comparative study to analyze the effect of Kshara and Sneha on Hypercholesterolemia - A Kriyatmak approach

Hypercholesterolemia is one of the leading high risk factors for various cardiovascular disorders. It hasbecome a serious life threatening causative factor for various lifestyle disorders. A differenttherapeutic measure which needs to be adopted to cut down this risk factor is a major requirement inthe present scenario. Based on “Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta” and “Panchabhoutika Siddhanta”Paneeyakshara should reduce the serum cholesterol level. Based on the concept of“Hetuvipareetarthakari Upashaya” Sneha (Gogrita) should reduce the serum cholesterol level. Keepingthis in mind a study was conducted to analyse the effect of Goghrita and Kshara onhypercholesterolemic patients. Out of the 50 patients recruited for the study 25 patients were advisedto take Yavakshara 1 gm twice a day after food with warm water for 7 days and 25 patients wereadvised to take 20 ml of cow ghee (Goghrita) along with food for 7 days. Lipid Profile was checked onfirst day of study, 8th day (after study period) and 21st day (to check the sustainability of the study).The obtained data were analysed statistically using the ‘General Linear Model of Anova Test’. Theserum Cholesterol level in both the groups was reduced which was statistically significant. It wasfound that both Kshara (Yavakshara) and Goghrita (cow ghee) are very effective in controlling thetotal cholesterol level.