Open AccessEffect of Gomutra Niruha Basti on Sthaulya (obesity)
Author(s) -
Shweta Parwe
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
ayurlog: national journal of research in ayurveda science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-7329
DOI - 10.52482/ayurlog.v6i3.94
Subject(s) - medicine , overweight , obesity , diabetes mellitus , depression (economics) , blood pressure , endocrinology , economics , macroeconomics
Obesity is a serious health condition that can lead to an earlier death. A variety of medical problems, including high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, sleep apnea, depression and arthritis, have been associated with being overweight. An individual who is 30% heavier than his or her ideal weight (determined by standard medical and insurance data) is considered obese. Niruha Basti is one of the most important and commonly used therapies having wide range of therapeutic action. Niruha Basti is one which eradicates dosha (Humors) from the body, increases strength of the body and has Achintya shakti (unpredictable effects) Gomutra has Tikshna, Ushna, Laghu Virya: Ushna Vipaka: Katu having Kaphavata Shamaka and Used as Deepana, Lekhana, Pachana, Anulomana, Malshodhak Amapachana, it is also used in Virechana and Basti have predominance of Vayu and Agni Mahabhuta. So by means of such properties have a negative impact on Kaphavridhi and Medovridhi.