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Assessment of Lekhana Basti in the management of hyperlipidemia

Swapnil S Auti1, Anup B Thakar2, Vinay J Shukla3

  • 1Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Panchakarma, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.

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|April 4, 2014
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Lekhana Basti significantly reduced cholesterol and LDL levels in hyperlipidemia patients. This Ayurvedic therapy also decreased body weight, BMI, and various body measurements, offering a holistic approach to managing metabolic disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Ayurvedic Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease, contributing significantly to global mortality.
  • Characterized by elevated cholesterol levels, hyperlipidemia is linked to substantial cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease burdens.
  • In Ayurveda, hyperlipidemia can be understood within the concept of Medoroga, indicating a disorder of lipid metabolism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of Lekhana Basti in managing hyperlipidemia and associated metabolic parameters.
  • To compare the effects of Lekhana Basti with a standard Ayurvedic treatment (Triphala Guggulu).
  • To assess the impact of Lekhana Basti on objective measures of body composition and lipid profiles.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized clinical trial involving 22 patients diagnosed with hyperlipidemia.
  • Group A received Lekhana Basti, while Group B received Triphala Guggulu for 21 days.
  • Measurements included serum cholesterol, LDL, apolipoprotein B, weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and various body circumferences and skinfold thicknesses.

Main Results:

  • Lekhana Basti treatment resulted in a significant reduction in serum cholesterol (4.99%), LDL (9.13%), and apolipoprotein B (0.36%).
  • Patients receiving Lekhana Basti showed significant decreases in weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and multiple body circumferences.
  • The therapy also led to a reduction in skin fold thickness at various sites, indicating fat reduction.

Conclusions:

  • Lekhana Basti demonstrates significant efficacy in reducing lipid parameters associated with hyperlipidemia.
  • This Ayurvedic intervention is effective in improving objective parameters of body composition, suggesting a role in weight and fat management.
  • Lekhana Basti offers a promising therapeutic option for managing Medodushti (metabolic dysfunction) and its related health risks.

Keywords:
HyperlipidemiaLekhana BastiTriphala Guggulu

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