DYSLIPIDEMIA WITH AN AYURVEDIC VIEW

Dyslipidemia is an important modifiable risk factor for the onset of Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular disease. According to the World Health Organization, Dyslipidemia contributes to over 50% of global ischemic heart disease cases and results in more than 4 million deaths annually. Approximately 80% of lipid disorders are linked to diet and lifestyle, while the remaining cases are hereditary. In Ayurveda, symptoms of Dyslipidemia correspond to Medodushti, a condition related to Kapha Dosha and Agnimandya at the level of Dhathu. It is seen as an antecedent stage of Medoroga. Sthoulyahara chikitsa can be implemented for Dyslipidemia, encompassing Deepana, Pachana, Lekhana, Rookshana, Vathanulomana, and Kapha Medohara karmas.