Review on therapeutic uses of Takra w.s.r. to Medoroga - A Conceptual Study

Abstract

Ayurveda, originating from ancient India, is a holistic system of medicine that has gained significant attention for its comprehensive approach to health and well-being. In Ayurveda, obesity is conceptualized as "Medoroga," where "Meda" refers to adipose tissue and "Roga" denotes disease. According to Ayurvedic principle, Medoroga is a Kapha predominant Vyadhi yet the involvement of Vata and Pitta cannot be neglected. So, all the three Doshas are involved in the pathogenesis of Medoroga. A dietary approach to cure Medoroga is intake of Takra in individual’s diet. It is prepared by churning yogurt or curd with water, it is considered to pacify aggravated Doshas, particularly Vata and Kapha, due to its Madhur Kashaya Rasa, Ushna Virya and Laghu-Ruksha Guna. Takra is believed to stimulate the digestive fire (Agni) without aggravating Pitta.By utilising Samanya Vishesh Siddhant and Ashraya Ashrayi Bhava Takra remove the obstruction of the Srotas by balancing Doshas and Agni.