AYURVEDA AND MODERN PERSPECTIVES ON MEDA DHATU AND STHAULYA: A REVIEW
Dr. Ashish Kumar Ghodeshwar*, Dr. Edal Singh Gurjar, Dr. Dinesh Kumar Malviya, Dr. Rashmi Pradhan
ABSTRACT
According to the principles of Adharbhuta Siddhanta Ayurveda is considered as science of life which provides excellent concepts related to the prevention and treatment of diseases. According to Ayurveda, Dhatu is one of the most important entities of body, possessing anatomical and physiological significances. The poor eating habits, sedentary lifestyle, changes in sleep patterns and stress, etc. can hamper the health of Dhatus leading to the pathological manifestation and Sthoulya (obesity) is one of them which mainly arise due to the vitiation of Meda Dhatu. The role of Meda Dhatu in Sthoulya is inevitable because Medadhatwagni's derangement prevents the formation of additional Dhatus and may even harm the individual's longevity. Ayurveda described several therapeutic and preventive measures to prevent vitiation of Meda Dhatu and prevalence of Sthoulya. Present article summarizes Ayurveda and modern perspectives on Meda dhatu and Sthaulya.
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