Review of Ayurvedic Classical Formulations for Medoroga (Sthaulya) from Bharat Bhaishajya Ratnakar.
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https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v13i10.2362Keywords:
Medoroga, Sthaulya, Ayurvedic Formulations, Bharat Bhaishajya RatnakarAbstract
Background: Obesity is currently one of the biggest health challenges, worldwide. In the absence of safe and effective drugs for the management of obesity, herbo-mineral formulations were mentioned in Bharat Bhaishajya Ratnakar. Obesity is similar to Sthaulya or Medoroga described in Ayurvedic classical texts. Aim and Objectives: To study formulations in Bharat Bhaishajya Ratnakar for Medoroga (Sthaulya) and to compile classical formulations for their therapeutic significance and identify frequently used herbs. Materials and Methodology: All five volumes of Bharat Bhaishajya Ratnakar were systematically reviewed, using terms such as “Sthaulya,” “Medoroga,” and “Obesity.” A total of 34 formulations with 123 medicinal substances were documented. Results: In Analysis 11 herbs are Amalaki, Haritaki, Bibhitaki, Chitraka, Shunthi, Pippali, Maricha, Vidanga, Nagarmotha, Elaichi, and Guggulu, most repeated across formulations. These herbs possess Deepana (digestive stimulant), Lekhana (fat-reducing), and Medohara (obesity-reducing) properties. Conclusion: The review highlights a group of herbs that are consistently given in Bharat Bhaishajya Ratnakar, underlining their importance in traditional practice and their potential for evidence-based integration into modern anti-obesity strategies.
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