Ayurvedic Insights into Metabolic Syndrome: Harnessing Ancient Wisdom for Holistic Health

Sneha John; Unnikrishnan S.; Amrutha Jayan

doi:10.21760/jaims.10.8.24

Sneha John Post Graduate Scholar, PG Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, New Delhi, India.
Unnikrishnan S. Professor and HOD, PG Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, New Delhi, India.
Amrutha Jayan Post Graduate Scholar, PG Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, New Delhi, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.8.24

Keywords: Metabolic syndrome, Medopradoshaja Vikara, Santarpanottha Vikaras

Abstract

A growing global health concern is metabolic syndrome, a collection of linked disorders that include insulin resistance, central obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical system, offers a comprehensive method for comprehending and treating this syndrome. In Ayurvedic literature, metabolic syndrome is linked to “Medopradoshaja Vikara " (Diseases due to vitiated Medodhatu) and "Santarpanottha Vikaras" (conditions caused by over-nourishment). The Ayurvedic approach emphasizes both preventive and therapeutic strategies, including Nidana Parivarjana (elimination of causative factors), Samshodhana (detoxification procedures like Panchakarma), and Samshamana, an Ayurvedic therapy designed to maintain balance in the body by managing doshas without purging them. Dietary modifications, Yoga, and daily routines (Dinacharya) also play a vital role in holistic management of the condition. Emerging research is starting to support Ayurveda's role in treating metabolic disorders and provide insight into how it can be integrated with contemporary medicine. As a result, Ayurveda has great potential for preventing and treating metabolic syndrome holistically, addressing the underlying causes of the illness, as well as its symptoms.

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