Article: CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF AYURVEDIC INTERVENTION IN DYSLIPIDAEMIA: A CASE REPORT

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.17245

Pages: 24-28

Author: G. Yasaswani *, Vijayalakshmi S

Abstract: Lifestyle disorders are often termed as diseases of civilisation, which are emerging nowadays due to an unhealthy pattern of living. These disorders progress slowly, usually unnoticed, but have a high burden of morbidity and mortality. Among them, dyslipidaemia is the key metabolic abnormality, which is characterised by increased plasma levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, or both, variably associated with reduced levels of high-density lipoproteins. It is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. In Ayurveda, it comes under Medhovaha Sroto dusthi, Rasa nimittaja vyadhi, and Santarpanajanya vyadhi. We reported a 43-year-old male patient with a history of coronary artery disease who presented with complaints of increased cholesterol levels associated with discomfort in the abdomen, headache and disturbed sleep. Laboratory investigations showed elevated triglycerides (423 mg/dl), very low-density lipoproteins (84mg/dl), total cholesterol (195 mg/dl), and reduced levels of high-density lipoproteins (36mg/dl). Based on Ayurvedic principles, the condition diagnosed as Medhoroga with Kapha-Medho dusthi, and the treatment adopted here are Udwarthana followed by Takradhara, Sadhyovirechana, and Shamana oushadhis like Asanadhi kwatha, Garcinia capsules, and stresscom, along with dietary regulation and lifestyle modifications. After 5 months, there was a reduction in lipid parameters and a reduction in clinical symptoms. This case highlights the importance of Shamana Oushadhi along with lifestyle modifications, which help in the reduction and maintenance of cholesterol levels.

Keyword: Dyslipidaemia, Medhoroga, Rasa nimittaja vyadhi, Asanadhi kwatha.