Abstract

Dr. Venu*, Dr. Madhu S., Dr. Adarsh Kallimath

ABSTRACT

Obesity (Sthoulya) is a multifactorial metabolic disorder marked by excessive accumulation of adipose tissue and associated risks to health. From an Ayurvedic viewpoint, Sthoulya is a Santarpanajanya Vyadhi, resulting from over-nourishment of Medodhatu, Kapha–Vata imbalance and impaired Agni. The present case report describes a 30-year-old female patient with morbid obesity (BMI 52.7 kg/m²) who underwent a 11-day inpatient Ayurvedic regimen at Rajeev Ayurveda Hospital, Hassan, that included Udwarthana, Bashpa Sweda, Snehapana, Virechana, along with apatarpana, yoga, pranayama, and physiotherapy. Over the course of treatment, the patient achieved a weight reduction of 14.5 kg (≈11.6% of initial body weight), BMI reduction to 46.6 kg/m², improved anthropometric measures and metabolic parameters. No adverse events were noted. This case highlights the potential of Ayurveda protocols for rapid reduction of adiposity in Sthoulya, and suggests the need for larger controlled trials.