World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

HYPERLIPIDIDEMIA AND ITS TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA

Khatotra Sukhdev*

ABSTRACT

Hyperlipidemia is the abnormally elevated level of lipids in the blood. It is the most common form of dyslipidemia. Hyperlipidemia is of two types, they are primary and secondary. Hyperlipidemia is one of the major concerns in the modern era as it can lead to cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Ayurveda aims at maintaining health through maintaining the equilibrium of Doshas, Dhatus and Malas. Excessive intake of Snigdha, Guru ahara and reduced physical activity will in turn cause the increase in the Kapha, especially the Snaihika guna and leads to Kapha prasara. Due to Ashraya ashrayibhava of Kapha with that of Rasa, Rasa dushti occurs. It is important that we understand and analyse this condition and choose the treatments which will seize the Kapha prasara and helps to reverse it. We have a vast treasure of individual drugs, ganas, yogas and bahya kriyas scattered throughout our Samhitas that can help in bringing back the disturbed equilibrium between the Doshas, Dhatus and Malas.

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