An Open Labeled Clinical Trial on the Effect of Vrikshamla in Sthaulya Obesity WSR to Hyperlipidaemia

Abstract

Introduction: Person s life who is suffering from Sthaulya Roga becomes miserably pathetic because of the Dosha like hampered physical activity, hampered sexual life, extreme lassitude, proneness to dangerous diseases, above all decreased life span. It is widely acknowledged that obesity has emerged as an epidemic in developed countries. It continues to be an issue of great concern. In addition, we now face the emergence of obesity as a worldwide phenomenon, affecting wealthy and middle income people. The objective is to find out the efficacy of Vrikshamla (Garcinia Cambogia)in the management of Sthaulya (Obesity). Hypothesis: The Shamana Aushadhi Vrikshamla (Garcinia Cambogia) therapy do newlinehave a significant role in the management of Sthaulya (Obesity). Materials and Methods: According to The Trial drug selected Vrikshamla (GarciniaCambogia) quoted by Ch.Su.27th Chapter Phalavarga Shloka No.-151, newlineBhava Prakasha Nighantu Amradi Phalavarga explained in his text 6xth chapter, Shloka newlineNo. 148 and 149 and various Nighantu also explained Vrikshamla (Garcinia Cambogia). newline Vrikshamla is best in the management of Sthaulya respectively. 60 patients selected as per criteria and examined by means of Roga and Rogi Pariksha methods. Administered Vrikshamla (Extract) 2gms per day for 60 days and Subjective as well as Objective parameters were assessed based on before and after treatment. Results: Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and Paired t test was adopted for statistical significance. Results revealed that subjective and objective assessment by score method shows that majority cases got relief. Statistical significance shown newlinereduction in weight and BMI. Discussion: All the clinical observations in respect of incidences of Nidana, Lakshana and percentage of relief are illustrated by Tables, Charts, Graphs and discussed with comparing Ayurveda. newlineConclusion: In the present research work under taken, Ayurveda formulation of Shamana therapy of Vrikshamla is clinically proved effective. newline