About Author
Rathod D1,Ade D2,Gulhane D3,
1 Associate Professor, Kayachikitsa Department, Shri K.R.Pandav Ayurvedic College, Nagpur
2 UG First Year Student, SAMC College, Bhilewada, Bhandara
3 Associate Professor, Kayachikitsa Department, Shri K.R.Pandav Ayurvedic College, Nagpur
Correspondence Address
Nagpur
Contact No. : 9561784087, Email : suraj_rathod78@yahoo.com
Date of Acceptance : 25 Dec 2025
Date of Publication : 31 Dec 2025
Article ID : SD-IJAY_153
How to cite this article : http://doi.org/10.55552/SDNJAY.2025.3403
Abstract
Background: Obesity and dyslipidemia are major lifestyle-related metabolic disorders with an increasing global prevalence. Ayurveda describes obesity (Sthaulya/Medoroga) as a disorder primarily involving Medodhatu and its metabolic fire, Medodhatvagni. Impairment of Medodhatvagni leads to abnormal accumulation and qualitative derangement of Meda, which may be correlated with altered lipid metabolism.
Aim: To evaluate the role of Medodhatvagni in the pathogenesis of obesity and dyslipidemia and to assess the effect of Ayurvedic interventions aimed at improving Medodhatvagni on clinical and biochemical parameters.
Materials and Methods: A prospective, open-label clinical study was conducted on patients diagnosed with obesity and dyslipidemia. Assessment was carried out using Ayurvedic parameters of Medodhatvagni and modern parameters such as body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and lipid profile. Patients were treated with Medodhatvagni-deepana and Medohara Ayurvedic interventions for a defined period. Pre- and post-treatment data were statistically analyzed.
Results: Significant improvement was observed in subjective symptoms of Medodushti, along with statistically significant reductions in BMI, waist circumference, serum cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL levels, as well as an improvement in HDL levels.
Conclusion: Medodhatvagni plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of obesity and dyslipidemia. Ayurvedic interventions targeting Medodhatvagni show promising results in the management of these metabolic disorders.
KEY WORDS:- Medodhatvagni, Medoroga, Sthaulya, Obesity, Dyslipidemia, Ayurveda