‘Effect Of Lakshakuttan Navak Guggulu Versus Samanya Navak Guggulu On Medovirdhi: A Randomized Experimental Study”
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https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i5.741Keywords:
Medovriddhi, Obesity, Navaka Guggulu, Lakshakuttan, Ayurveda, Lipid profileAbstract
Medovriddhi (obesity) is a lifestyle disorder characterized by excessive accumulation of Meda Dhatu (adipose tissue), leading to metabolic imbalance and associated health risks. In Ayurvedic classics, Navaka Guggulu is prescribed for the management of Sthoulya (obesity) due to its Lekhana (scraping), Medohara (fat-reducing), and Agnideepana (digestive) properties. Lakshakuttan Navaka Guggulu is a modified formulation enriched with Laksha (Laccifer lacca), known for its bioactive and lipid-reducing properties. Guggulu Kalpana, a part of Vati Kalpana is very much effective in combating various diseases, the only limitation being its Disintegration time and Hardness. It has been found clinically that Guggulu kalpana usually pass in the faeces un-disintegrated or partially absorbed. To overcome this, the Kuttana (pounding) method is mentioned to facilitate quick disintegration which in turn helps in quick absorption of Guggulu in the body.1 This study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy of Lakshakuttan Navaka Guggulu with the standard Navaka Guggulu in the management of Medovriddhi.
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