A comparative study to analyze the effect of Kshara and Sneha on Hypercholesterolemia - A Kriyatmak approach

Abstract

Hypercholesterolemia is one of the leading high risk factors for various cardiovascular disorders. It has become a serious life threatening causative factor for various lifestyle disorders. A different therapeutic measure which needs to be adopted to cut down this risk factor is a major requirement in the present scenario. Based on “Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta” and “Panchabhoutika Siddhanta” Paneeyakshara should reduce the serum cholesterol level. Based on the concept of “Hetuvipareetarthakari Upashaya” Sneha (Gogrita) should reduce the serum cholesterol level. Keeping this in mind a study was conducted to analyse the effect of Goghrita and Kshara on hypercholesterolemic patients. Out of the 50 patients recruited for the study 25 patients were advised to take Yavakshara 1 gm twice a day after food with warm water for 7 days and 25 patients were advised to take 20 ml of cow ghee (Goghrita) along with food for 7 days. Lipid Profile was checked on first day of study, 8th day (after study period) and 21st day (to check the sustainability of the study). The obtained data were analysed statistically using the ‘General Linear Model of Anova Test’. The serum Cholesterol level in both the groups was reduced which was statistically significant. It was found that both Kshara (Yavakshara) and Goghrita (cow ghee) are very effective in controlling the total cholesterol level.