Evaluation of Takrarishta yukta Mustadi Kwatha Madhutailika Basti in the management of Sthaulya (Obesity): A single-arm clinical study.

Obesity is a mild state of chronic inflammation of adipose tissue and a state of malnutrition by excess, which leads to a defective hormonal and immune system. â€œAshtau Ninditiya” chapter described in the beginning of Yojana Chatushka of Charak Samhita states about types of bodies which are deficient in the context of health. Atisthula is one such condition which can be corelated with obesity in modern science.A study published in Lancet rates India to be among top three most obese nations stating 70% population overweight. The Lancet study also revealed that 30 million adults in India are either overweight or obese, and 62 million diabetic Indians exhibit obesity-related characteristics such as excess body fat, abdominal adiposity, and fat deposition in ectopic sites. Medicines, diet regulation, exercises, stress management, bariatric surgeries are the current trends followed to reduce obesity. Even though several approaches are stated to benefit, the spectrum of problem is growing. Hence yet, a satisfactory solution is awaited. in the study one such solutation is being carried upon, to solve the current problem.

in the study subjects will be selected according to Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria as mentioned, then after taking the concent subjects will be treated with Takrarishta Yukta Mustadi Kwatha Madhutailika Basti for eight days consisting 2 anuvasan(first and eighth) and 6 niruh(second to seventh). Further follow up will be taken on 8th,15th,21st, 30th day according to the subjective and objective criteria.

This study will be useful in stating a definitive treatment for obesity in the present era using Takrarishta Yukta Mustadi Kwatha Madhutailika Basti.