"Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease" An Ayurvedic Perspective: A Review

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Shri ayurvedic mahavidyalaya, nagpur
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Date of Acceptance : 26 Dec 2024

Date of Publication : 31 Dec 2024

Article ID : SD-IJAY_118

How to cite this article : http://doi.org/10.55552/SDNJAY.2024.2403

Abstract

Purpose: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a growing global health concern, with prevalence rates ranging between 6% and 35% worldwide. Recent research conducted in various regions of India reports that the prevalence of NAFLD ranges between 9% and 35%. Ancient scholars such as Charaka, Susruta, and Vagbhata have documented a condition called Yakrtdalyudara roga, which exhibits symptoms that resemble those of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Although non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is not explicitly described in Ayurvedic classics, this study seeks to examine the interpretation and management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease through the principles of Ayurveda.

Methods: A comprehensive review of Ayurvedic texts, journals, and other research articles was conducted to establish the Ayurvedic diagnosis (Nidan Panchak) and treatment (Chikitsa) of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

KEY WORDS:-  Agnimandya, Dhatwagnimandya, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Yakrtdalyudara