A review on Medhohara Dravyas in Vatadi Varga of Bhavaprakasha Nighantu
Abstract
The increasing prevalence of obesity and associated metabolic disorders necessitates the exploration of effective therapeutic interventions. This study examines the Vatadi Varga of Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, focusing on its Medohara Karma. This Varga comprises 43 drugs, primarily big trees, out of which six of them possess Medoharakarma. These six drugs are critically analyzed to understand their pharmacological potential, highlighting their roles in obesity management and lipid metabolism.
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