Ayurvedic Management of Medo-Dushti in Hypercholesterolemia – A Single Case Report
Rutuja Bande1 and 2H. Anitha
1,2Department of Rasashastra Evam Bhaishajya Kalpana, Parul Institute of Ayurved, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India)
ABSTRACT
Dyslipidaemia is a common metabolic disorder where blood lipids are imbalance, like raised cholesterol and triglycerides or low highdensity lipoprotein levels. It’s a major risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.1 In Ayurveda, this is explained through; Medo Dushti, which happens when Medo-Dhatvagni gets weak and Medovaha Srotasa are imbalanced.2 Unhealthy eating and a sedentary lifestyle are the main causes.1 Because of this, changing dietary habits (Nidana Parivarjana) is the basic of Ayurvedic chikitsa.4 A 53-year-old female came with an abnormal lipid profile and complaints of heaviness, low energy, and poor digestion. On Ayurvedic assessment, she showed Kapha-Meda dominance with impaired Agni. She was advised simple lifestyle changes and a diet based on Laghu, Ruksha, and Kaphamedohara foods while staying away from heavy, oily, and processed foods that increase Meda.1,3 With regular follow-up and sticking to the prescribed Pathya Ahara, her digestion and energy improved clearly. On repeat testing, her lipid values started coming down gradually. She also felt lighter and reported better overall well-being.1,2 Diet directly influences metabolic balance. Cutting down excess fats, oils, and refined foods stops further Meda build-up. So following Pathya-Apathya principles gives a simple, practical, and effective way to prevent and manage dyslipidaemia.1,3