Abstract

Dr. Bhag Singh Kushwah*, Prof. (Dr.) Anju Sharma, Dr. P. C. Sharma and Dr. Rajeev Mishra

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is one of the most ancient medical science of the world which conceives and describe the basic and applied aspects of life processes. Among the seven Dhatus, Meda is an important Dhatu, which stands on 4th number. Medo Dhatu formed from Mamsa Dhatu through action of Medo Agni on Posakansh of Medo Dhatu, having properties of Snehatva and Sthiratva because of the Jala and Prathvi Mahabhuta. Lipids are groups of organic substances of fatty nature, insoluble in water but soluble in fat solvents, which are utilized during metabolism by living organisms. Lipid disorders or Dyslipidemia are the most common metabolic disorder has been in clinical practice and identified as a potential risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and involves abnormally elevated levels of any or all lipids in the blood. Prakriti is one of the most important concepts of Ayurveda and it is decided at the time of conception. Prakriti can be defined as body constitution. Prakriti is first fold examination among ten folds of examination as mentioned in Charaka Viman Sthan by Acharya Charaka. Dhatusarata is qualitative, quantitative and functional assessment of Dhatus is called as Dhatu Sarata or tissue excellence. Physical as well as mental strength can be assessed by examining Sarata of every Dhatu. Purest form (Vishuddhatara) of Dhatu is called as Sara Dhatu. Dhatu Sarata represents tissue excellence; Meda Dhatu Sarata contributes the excellence of adipose tissue and lipids.