A Comprehensive Review of Obesity (Sthaulya) Through the Lens of Ayurveda

Dr. Nidhi Pradeep Kamble

Abstract: Ayurveda is one of the most ancient medical sciences among the world. It describes the conceptual study of different disease with reference to its own principles and approaches. According, to the Ayurveda "sthoulya" is described by different acharya's in their own way and charakacharya has described sthoulya among the "ashtaninditiyapurusha", "santarpanjanyarogas". Continuous indulgence in high fat food, fried items, etc., along with sedentary life-style leads to excess accumulation of body fat which gets deposited in the numerous body channels. Appropriate Ayurvedic internal medicines along with Shodhan procedures are used to achieve the best results, without any side effects. Virechan, Basti, Udvartan according to vitiation of Dosha these shodhan procedures gives effective results. Pathya Apathya (Diet management) & Life style modifications play an important role in the management of Obesity. This article gives a Review of on management of sthoulya with special reference to obesity.

Keywords: Sthoulya, Obesity, Ayurvedic management, Virechan, Basti, Udvartan, Pathya-Apathya

How to Cite?: Dr. Nidhi Pradeep Kamble, "A Comprehensive Review of Obesity (Sthaulya) Through the Lens of Ayurveda", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 96-97, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251001102904, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251001102904