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Dr Smita Naram , Dr Komal Gawali

Management of dyslipidaemia through Ayurveda: A case study

Abstract

Dyslipidaemia is a disorder of lipid metabolism characterized by abnormalities in any or all lipoproteins (HDL or LDL) in the blood. In present case, patient was suffering from weight gain, calf pain, fatigue and weakness. Complete treatment protocol including lifestyle and diet changes, herbal and herbo-mineral medicines was advised. Medications namely Tablet Amrutarasa (250 mg twice daily after food for 2.5 months), Cholestrin granules (1 teaspoon after breakfast and dinner for 2.5 months) and Easy detox granules (1 teaspoon after dinner for 2.5 months) were given. Lipid profile was assessed before and after treatment. The results showed reduction in total cholesterol (248 mg/dL to 185 mg/dL) and LDL cholesterol (184 mg/dL to 119 mg/dL) levels. Thus, the treatment protocol was helpful in reduction of sign and symptoms of dyslipidaemia and in turn obesity.