IJRAP International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy 2277-4343 Moksha Publishing House 10.7897/2277-4343.130229 EFFECT OF VAMANA KARMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF STHOULYA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO DYSLIPIDEMIA: A CLINICAL STUDY Pratik D. Bahute * Santosh Kumar Bhatted 11 -0001 21 24 Abstract Background: Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of worldwide mortality. Dyslipidemia is a metabolic disorder that can be recognized as elevated or declined lipid levels or both. It is a significant risk factor in atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease initiation and progression.__ampersandsignnbsp; The association of dyslipidemia with Type2 diabetes mellitus (DM) as comorbidity for cardiovascular events. Aims and Objectives: The objective of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of Vamana karma in the management of dyslipidemia. Materials and Methods: A total of 15 patients in the age group 20-60 years were included in the study. Subjects were administered Vamana karma with Madanaphala pippali Churna, Vatsaka beeja and Kovidara Kashaya. Results: The data shows a significant effect of therapy on weight, BMI, Waist Hip ratio, total cholesterol, LDL, LDL/HDL ratio. It shows Statistically substantial changes in Jaranashakti, Abhyavaranashakti, Ruchi, Vata mutra purisha visarga, Sukhenach pratibodhanam. Conclusion: Vamana karma is a safe and highly effective therapy in managing dyslipidemia. Vamana Karma is an effective therapy for reducing total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL and LDL/HDL ratio. Keywords Vamana dyslipidemia kovidara Kashaya Vatsaka beeja Sthoulya References