A Comprehensive Review of Medovaha Srotodushti w.s.r Hyperlipidaemia
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Ankita Sajwan
PG Scholar, Department of Rog Nidan evam Vikriti Vigyan, Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India.
Basant Kumar Thakur
Professor & HOD, Department of Rog Nidan evam Vikriti Vigyan, Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India.
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Year: 2023 | Doi: 10.47070/ayushdhara.v10i5.1333
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Introduction
Hyperlipidaemia, though not explicitly defined in Ayurveda, can be correlated with the concept of Medovaha Srotodushti, indicating a vitiation of the channels responsible for the transport and metabolism of lipids. This metabolic disorder is characterized by elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, which is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Factors such as lack of exercise and a diet rich in unctuous and heavy foods are implicated in the vitiation of Medovaha Srotas, emphasizing the importance of understanding both Ayurvedic principles and modern nutritional science in managing hyperlipidaemia.
Role of Medovaha Srotas
Medovaha Srotas are defined as the channels through which Meda Dhatu (fat tissue) is nourished and transported in the body. These channels play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of hyperlipidaemia, as they are responsible for regulating lipid metabolism. Elevation of Meda Dhatu occurs when there is an imbalance in the body's metabolism, influenced by dietary choices and lifestyle factors. The vitiation of Medovaha Srotas can lead to conditions such as obesity and dyslipidaemia, where the excess fat becomes obstructive. Ayurveda posits that disturbances in these channels can lead to metabolic disorders, reinforcing the need for a balanced diet and lifestyle to maintain the health of these systems.
Etiological Factors for Medovaha Srotodushti
The causes of Medovaha Srotodushti align with those recognized in modern medicine as contributing to hyperlipidaemia. Key factors include insufficient physical activity, poor dietary habits characterized by excessive intake of high-fat foods and alcohol, leading to nutrient imbalances that exacerbate Kapha dosha and promote the accumulation of Meda Dhatu. Ayurveda outlines various Nidana (causative factors), including overeating and consumption of food with heavy, sweet, and cold qualities, which directly contribute to the vitiation of Medovaha Srotas. Understanding these etiological elements aids in developing strategies for prevention and management in both Ayurvedic and modern health contexts.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the concepts of Medovaha Srotodushti and hyperlipidaemia present a vital intersection between traditional Ayurvedic practices and contemporary health issues. The management of hyperlipidaemia necessitates a holistic approach that incorporates dietary modifications, lifestyle changes, and an understanding of Ayurvedic principles on metabolism and channel health. By addressing the root causes associated with Medovaha Srotodushti, individuals can better prevent the onset of metabolic disorders, ultimately promoting overall health and well-being.
FAQ section (important questions/answers):
What is hyperlipidaemia and how is it related to Ayurveda?
Hyperlipidaemia refers to raised levels of cholesterol or triglycerides in the blood. Though not explicitly defined in Ayurveda, it can be correlated with 'Medovaha Srotodushti,' a condition reflecting the disturbance of lipids in the body.
What are the main causes of Medovaha Srotodushti?
Key causes include a sedentary lifestyle, excessive intake of fatty foods, and alcohol. These lifestyle factors lead to increased Kapha dosha and vitiation of the Medovaha Srotas, potentially resulting in hyperlipidaemia.
How does Agni influence the development of hyperlipidaemia?
Agni, or digestive fire, regulates metabolism. When Agnimandya (impaired digestion) occurs, it leads to the production of 'Ama.' This undigested material can contribute to lipid disorders such as hyperlipidaemia, indicating metabolic dysfunctions.
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Scientific and Ayurvedic Glossary list for “A Comprehensive Review of Medovaha Srotodushti w.s.r Hyperlipidaemia�. This list explains important keywords that occur in this article and links it to the glossary for a better understanding of that concept in the context of Ayurveda and other topics.
1) Srotas (Shrotas):
Srotas are channels in the body responsible for the transportation of nutrients and various bodily fluids. The health of these channels is crucial, as any vitiation [see source text or glossary: 'Srotas'].
2) Dhatu:
Dhatu refers to the bodily tissues that are nourished through specific Srotas. Dhatus undergo metabolic transformation [see source text or glossary: 'Dhatu'].
3) Sevana:
Excessive consumption of certain foods or behaviors, referred to as 'Sevana,' can lead to the accumulation of an abnormal Meda Dhatu [see source text or glossary: 'Sevana'].
4) Medas (Meda, Medash):
Medas is a general term for fat or adipose tissue in the body, highlighted in various forms in Ayurvedic texts [see source text or glossary: 'Medas'].
5) Disease:
Hyperlipidaemia is identified as a condition characterized by elevated blood lipids, leading to cardiovascular diseases. Ayurveda [see source text or glossary: 'Disease'].
6) Nidana:
Nidana refers to etiological factors contributing to the vitiation of Medovaha Srotas and development of hyperlipidaemia [see source text or glossary: 'Nidana'].
7) Dosha (Dosa):
Dosha represents the body's bio-elements. An imbalance in Dosha leads to various [see source text or glossary: 'Dosha'].
8) Food:
Food attributes such as Guru, Madhura, and Snigdha can increase Kapha Dosha and Meda Dhatu, leading to hyperlipidaemia and [see source text or glossary: 'Food'].
9) Vitiation (Vitiated):
Vitiation of the Srotas channels is associated with pathogenesis in hyperlipidaemia, affecting the transportation of nutrients [see source text or glossary: 'Vitiation'].
10) Nature:
When Srotas are in their Prakrita (natural) state, the body remains free from diseases. Vitiation indicates [see source text or glossary: 'Nature'].
11) Kapha:
Kapha is one of the three Doshas in the body, which, when vitiated, affects fat metabolism and contributes to disorders [see source text or glossary: 'Kapha'].
12) Mamsa (Mamsha):
Mamsa Dhatu refers to the muscle tissue, from which Meda Dhatu is formed through the digestive action [see source text or glossary: 'Mamsa'].
13) Kala:
Medodhara Kala, as described by Maharishi Sushruta, is an anatomical structure associated with fat tissue [see source text or glossary: 'Kala'].
14) Transformation (Transform, Transforming):
Srotas carry mobile Dhatus undergoing metabolic transformation; these transformations are critical for [see source text or glossary: 'Transformation'].
15) Medadhatu (Meda-dhatu):
Meda Dhatu is a form of bodily tissue responsible for lubrication and fat storage, mainly composed of water and earth elements [see source text or glossary: 'Meda-dhatu'].
16) Vikara:
'Medovaha Vikara' refers to disorders within the Medovaha Srotas, resulting in conditions like hyperlipidaemia [see source text or glossary: 'Vikara'].
17) Indian:
Anthropometric measurements such as waist circumference and BMI have specific criteria for Indian populations, indicating [see source text or glossary: 'Indian'].
18) Kumar:
Basant Kumar Thakur is a contributing author to the study on hyperlipidaemia and Medovaha Srotodushti [see source text or glossary: 'Kumar'].
19) Death:
Cardiovascular diseases, exacerbated by hyperlipidaemia, account for one-third of total deaths globally and are predicted to [see source text or glossary: 'Death'].
20) Agni:
Agni is responsible for metabolic activities. When Agni is impaired, it leads to the production of Ama, a root cause of metabolic disorders [see source text or glossary: 'Agni'].
21) Rasa (Rasha):
Rasa Dhatu is the nutrient plasma that transports nutrients to different parts of the body, including [see source text or glossary: 'Rasa'].
22) Diet:
Maintaining a proper diet is essential for preventing diseases like hyperlipidaemia. Emphasis is on avoiding foods that aggravate [see source text or glossary: 'Diet'].
23) Samshodhana (Samsodhana):
Samshodhana therapy involves eliminating vitiated Doshas from the body through mobilization and expulsion. It is one approach [see source text or glossary: 'Samshodhana'].
24) Discussion:
Srotas are essential channels in the body; any vitiation leads to metabolic disorders like hyperlipidaemia [see source text or glossary: 'Discussion'].
25) Ayurveda (Ayus-veda):
Ayurveda provides a comprehensive framework for understanding metabolic disorders, linking them to the vitiation of Medovaha Srotas [see source text or glossary: 'Ayurveda'].
26) Medoroga (Medas-roga):
Medoroga refers to diseases caused by imbalances in Meda Dhatu, often correlated with conditions like obesity in Ayurvedic texts [see source text or glossary: 'Medoroga'].
27) Madhura:
Madhura, characterized by sweet taste, is one of the attributes of food that can increase Kapha and Meda when consumed excessively [see source text or glossary: 'Madhura'].
28) Snigdha:
Snigdha means unctuous or oily, a quality related to foods that can increase Kapha Dosha and Meda Dhatu [see source text or glossary: 'Snigdha'].
29) Sthira:
Sthira refers to the stable, non-mobile Dhatus that are not transported through Srotas, as opposed to mobile Dhatus [see source text or glossary: 'Sthira'].
30) Dushya (Dusya):
In the context of hyperlipidaemia, Meda is the main Dushya or affected tissue that gets vitiated [see source text or glossary: 'Dushya'].
31) Animal:
Consumption of animal products, described as Gramya and Audak Rasasevana, can contribute to hyperlipidaemia [see source text or glossary: 'Animal'].
32) Udara:
Udara refers to the abdominal region, and it's one of the areas where excess Meda can accumulate in hyperlipidaemia [see source text or glossary: 'Udara'].
33) Sanga (Samga, Shanga, Shamga):
Sanga refers to the obstruction or stagnation in the Srotas, which can lead to disorders like dyslipidemia [see source text or glossary: 'Sanga'].
34) Blood:
Blood lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides are key markers in diagnosing hyperlipidaemia [see source text or glossary: 'Blood'].
35) Guru:
Guru denotes heavy food, which is one of the factors leading to an increase in Kapha Dosha and Meda Dhatu [see source text or glossary: 'Guru'].
36) Rupa:
Rupa refers to the symptoms or manifestations of a disease; in Medovaha Srotodushti, it includes various clinical signs [see source text or glossary: 'Rupa'].
37) Soup:
Soups made from meat or aquatic animals, known as Gramya Rasasevana and Audak Rasasevana, can contribute to Kapha and Meda vitiation [see source text or glossary: 'Soup'].
38) Angashaithilya (Angasaithilya, Anga-shaithilya):
Anga-shaithilya, meaning flabbiness of body parts, is a symptom of Medovaha Srotodushti [see source text or glossary: 'Anga-shaithilya'].
39) Priyadarshana (Priya-darshana, Priyadarsana):
Priyadarshana, observing pleasant things, is a Manasika Nidana (mental cause) contributing to the vitiation of Doshas [see source text or glossary: 'Priyadarshana'].
40) Ikshuvikara (Iksuvikara, Ikshu-vikara):
Ikshu-vikara refers to sugarcane derivatives, which can increase Kapha and Meda when consumed excessively [see source text or glossary: 'Ikshu-vikara'].
41) Margavarodha (Marga-avarodha):
Margavarodha means obstruction of the channels, contributing to the pathogenesis in Medovaha Srotodushti [see source text or glossary: 'Margavarodha'].
42) Raktadhatu (Rakta-dhatu):
Rakta Dhatu refers to the blood tissue, important for carrying nutrients along with Rasa and Meda Dhatu [see source text or glossary: 'Rakta-dhatu'].
43) Daurgandhya:
Daurgandhya, or unpleasant body odor, is one of the symptoms associated with Medovaha Srotodushti [see source text or glossary: 'Daurgandhya'].
44) Kaphadosha (Kaphadosa, Kapha-dosha):
Kapha Dosha, when vitiated, is a major contributor to metabolic disorders such as hyperlipidaemia [see source text or glossary: 'Kapha-dosha'].
45) Abhishyandi (Abhisyandi):
Foods described as Abhishyandi are clogging in nature, contributing to the increase in Kapha Dosha and Meda Dhatu [see source text or glossary: 'Abhishyandi'].
46) Mamsadhatu (Mamsha-dhatu):
Mamsa Dhatu is muscle tissue, from which Meda Dhatu is formed. Imbalance here can lead to Medovaha Srotodushti [see source text or glossary: 'Mamsa-dhatu'].
47) Adhyashana (Adhyasana):
Adhyashana refers to overeating, which is a Nidana (cause) for Medovaha Srotodushti and subsequently hyperlipidaemia [see source text or glossary: 'Adhyashana'].
48) Agnimandya (Agni-mandya, Agnimamdya):
Agnimandya, or impaired Agni (digestive fire), leads to the production of Ama, a root cause of many metabolic disorders [see source text or glossary: 'Agnimandya'].
49) Jatharagni (Jathara-agni):
Jatharagni is the digestive fire in the stomach, essential for the initial digestion and metabolism of food [see source text or glossary: 'Jatharagni'].
50) Abhyantara (Abhyamtara):
Abhyantara Srotas are internal channels responsible for the transportation and nutrition of internal Dhatus [see source text or glossary: 'Abhyantara'].
51) Adhishthana (Adhisthana):
Adhisthana refers to the site or location where a disease manifests; for Medovaha Srotodushti, it's often the abdomen and omentum [see source text or glossary: 'Adhisthana'].
52) Shaithilya (Saithilya):
Shaithilya, meaning flabbiness, is a symptom seen in the vitiation of Medovaha Srotas due to increased Meda Dhatu [see source text or glossary: 'Shaithilya'].
53) Shleshmala (Slesmala):
Shleshmala refers to the Kapha-increasing quality of certain foods, leading to an imbalance in Meda Dhatu [see source text or glossary: 'Shleshmala'].
54) Samgrahana (Sangrahana):
Sangrahana means storage or collection, a function of the Srotas in absorbing and transporting nutrients [see source text or glossary: 'Sangrahana'].
55) Samtarpana (Santarpana):
Santarpana indicates over-nutrition or excessive intake, leading to the vitiation of Kapha and Meda Dhatu [see source text or glossary: 'Santarpana'].
56) Samprapti:
Samprapti refers to the pathogenesis or disease progression, detailing the specific factors involved in Medovaha Srotodushti [see source text or glossary: 'Samprapti'].
57) Daurbalya:
Daurbalya means weakness or debility, a common symptom in Medovaha Srotodushti due to excess Meda accumulation [see source text or glossary: 'Daurbalya'].
58) Gatrasada:
Gatrasada, or body fatigue, is a symptom that appears in the vitiation of Medovaha Srotas due to abnormal Meda [see source text or glossary: 'Gatrasada'].
59) Dhatvagni (Dhatu-agni):
Dhatvagni is the metabolic fire specific to each Dhatu, essential for the proper nourishment and transformation of tissues [see source text or glossary: 'Dhatvagni'].
60) Tridosha (Tridosa, Tri-dosha):
Tridosha represents the three primary bio-elements (Kapha, Pitta, Vata) that govern bodily functions. Their balance [see source text or glossary: 'Tridosha'].
61) Shodhana (Sodhana):
Shodhana therapy aims to detoxify and expel vitiated Doshas from the body and is part of Ayurvedic treatment [see source text or glossary: 'Shodhana'].
62) Shoshana (Sosana):
Shoshana means absorption or assimilation, a critical Srotas function in delivering nutrients to [see source text or glossary: 'Shoshana'].
63) Lakshana (Laksana):
Lakshana refers to the signs and symptoms of a disease, essential for diagnosing conditions like Medovaha Srotodushti [see source text or glossary: 'Lakshana'].
64) Krathana:
Krathana, meaning cracking sounds or stiffness, is a symptom noted in the vitiation of the Medovaha Srotas [see source text or glossary: 'Krathana'].
65) Prakrita (Prakrta):
Prakrita signifies the natural state of Srotas and Doshas, in which the body remains free from diseases [see source text or glossary: 'Prakrita'].
66) Rasayana (Rasa-ayana):
Rasayana involves rejuvenating and nourishing therapies in Ayurveda, which can help restore balance to the Srotas [see source text or glossary: 'Rasayana'].
67) Sthaulya:
Sthaulya, or obesity, is a condition that occurs due to the vitiation of Meda Dhatu and can include hyperlipidaemia [see source text or glossary: 'Sthaulya'].
68) Alpabala (Alpa-bala):
Alpabala means reduced strength, a potential outcome of Medovaha Srotodushti due to improper Meda Dhatu [see source text or glossary: 'Alpabala'].
69) Amasaya (Amashaya, Ama-ashaya):
Amashaya is the stomach region where initial digestion processes occur, significant in the pathogenesis of Medovaha Srotodushti [see source text or glossary: 'Amashaya'].
70) Yogavahin (Yogavahi, Yoga-vahi, Yoga-vahin):
Yogavahi refers to carriers or transporters within the body, such as the Srotas channels described by Sushruta [see source text or glossary: 'Yogavahi'].
71) Sukshma (Suksma, Shukshma):
Sukshma denotes fine or subtle channels, part of the Srotas network responsible for nutrient transportation [see source text or glossary: 'Sukshma'].
72) Snehana:
Snehana means lubrication, a function of Meda Dhatu providing smoothness and flexibility to tissues [see source text or glossary: 'Snehana'].
73) Prameha:
Prameha refers to a group of urinary disorders in Ayurveda that are often associated with metabolic dysfunctions like obesity [see source text or glossary: 'Prameha'].
74) Kshudra (Ksudra):
Kshudra is a subtype of Shwasa (respiratory disorders) manifesting as minor breathlessness, seen in Medovaha Srotodushti [see source text or glossary: 'Kshudra'].
75) Prakopa:
Prakopa indicates the aggravation of Doshas, leading to increased severity of diseases like Medovaha Srotodushti [see source text or glossary: 'Prakopa'].
[Note: The above list is limited to 75. Total glossary definitions available: 134]
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