Breaking the Chain: Ayurveda Insights into Samprapti Vighatana in Sthoulya

According to Ayurveda Sthoulya is a Medodushtivikara, which is occurring as a result of Medodatwagni Mandya. Athisthoulya is considerd as one among Ashtounindithiya Purusha. Sthoulya is included under Santharpanotha Vikara in Ayurveda classics, which is difficult to treat due to Thulya Dosha Dushya and Nidana. It is the most prevailing condition being faced by majority of the population, but yet among most neglected health problem in India. Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease with several pathological complications such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, infertility, hepatic steatosis, endocrine abnormalities, osteoarthritis, certain type of cancers and possibly immunological impairment as well as it hampers cosmetic value of affected person. Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980. Obesity is perhaps the most prevalent form of malnutrition. In Ayurveda acharyas have told that Sthoulya is difficult to treat as there is lack of medicines. To treat the disease in Ayurveda knowing Kriyakala is very important. Kriyakala mentioned by acharya Susrutha have a great role in treating the disease and preventing its further progression. Knowing the Samprapti and treating the disease based on Kriyakala plays a role in preventing further complication and progression of disease. Samprapti Vighatana is the process of breaking the Samprapti of disease, that means the treatment itself. This article details about Sthoulya, its Samprapti and Samprapti Vighatana. By doing Samprapti Vighatan in early stage of disease can prevent further progression of disease.