Review on understanding of Astha Sthoulya Doshas and Sthoulya Lakshanas

Vardhaman Iraj; Mahesh Hirulal

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.8.20

Vardhaman Iraj Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Roga Nidana Evam Vikriti Vigyan, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
Mahesh Hirulal Associate Professor, Dept. of Roga Nidana Evam Vikriti Vigyan, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.8.20

Keywords: Sthoulya, Medodhatu, Obesity

Abstract

Sthoulya is one among Santarpanotta Vikara and it is caused by Kapha Pradhana and Medodhushti. All the Santarponotta Nidanas and Medodhushti which will lead for Sthoulya. Sthoulya mainly features Chala Sphik Sthanah Udara Lambanam and Atisweda, Dhourgandy, Dourbalya as associated symptoms and these are considered as Sthoulya Doshas. Sthoulya leads to Kshudra Swasa and Alpaprana. Which implies the effect of Sthoulya on Pranavaha Srotas i.e., impairment in respiratory function which indicates Sthoulya does changes in normal breathing pattern. Life style disease and non-communicable diseases are major concern of health in present era. Obesity and Overweight are the major health care challenge that occupies the first place among non-communicable diseases creating an enormous socioeconomic and public health burden in most countries and is a worldwide epidemic. The worldwide prevalence of obesity nearly tripled between 1975 and 2020. Involvement of Meda, Agni, Kapha and Vata make the vicious curve of Samprapthi leading to chronic symptoms and complications like Ashta Sthoulya Doshas. Involved Agni and Ama in different stages which will make complicity to manage the Stholya and holistic approach is needed to treat the comorbidities like Ashta Sthoulya Doshas.

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