Effect of Nitya Virechana in Hypercholesterolemia - A Case Report

Abstract

Cholesterol is circulating lipid, part of cell membranes used for synthesis of steroid hormones, bile salts and vitamin D. It is derived from diet as well as synthesized within the body in liver which is essential for proper functioning of the body. The fat tissue mixed with Ama is imbalanced cholesterol. This is responsible for altered quality of fat tissue and cholesterol. It creates number of pathological conditions affecting multiple systems including IHDs, Strokes etc. High cholesterol raises risk for Cardiac ailments like cardiac arrest etc. Nitya Virechana can be planned in Alpa Bala Rogi to eliminate excessive aggravated Doshas (in Bahu Doshavastha) in small quantity on daily basis. Nitya Virechana in Hriswa / Madhyama Matra without any Purvakarma helps for Koshtha Shuddhi, Srotoshodhana (reducing Margavarodha) and Agni Vriddhi, controls further progression of disease. In present case study the patient was said to be healthy before 2 years. He gradually gained weight overtime. Since last 3 months he had complained of fatigue with exertional dyspnoea. Nitya Virechana helped patient in many aspects within two months.