MEDOVAHA SHROTA DUSTI

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MEDOVAHASROTAS – CHANNELS CARRYING FAT TISSUE 

According to Sushruta –

Medovahasrotas or the channels carrying the fat tissue are 2 in number. They have their roots in –

Katee – pelvic region or around hips

Vrukkau – both kidneys 

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SYMPTOMS

SYMPTOMS OF INJURY OR DAMAGE TO MEDOVAHASROTAS –

Swedaagamanam – excessive sweating

Snigdhaangataa – oily appearance of the body

Taalushosha – dryness of the palates

Sthula – obesity

Shophataa – oedema

Pipaasaa – thirst

According to Charaka –

The roots of Medovahasrotas are located in:

Vrukka – Kidneys and

Vapavahanam – Peritoneum or omentum (layers covering and protecting the abdominal organs

SYMPTOMS OF VITIATION OF MEDOVAHASROTAS –

Ashtaninditapurushas – The vitiation of Medovahasrotas will lead to the manifestation of 8 types of socially unfit body frames. They are – Atisthula (obese or excessive fat), Atikrusha (thin and emaciated), Atiloma (lot of body hairs), Aloma (lack of body hairs), Atigaura (excessive white complexion), AtiKrushna (too dark complexion), Atideergha (tall or gigantic) and Atihrusva (short or dwarfism). All these seem to be the diseases or body frames related to hormonal imbalances.

Pramehapurvarupas – Premonitory symptoms of Prameha (urinary symptoms, diabetes) are manifested when there is vitiation of Medovahasrotas. This means to tell that when the fat metabolism is disturbed, one can be susceptible to hire diabetes and many other urinary disorders. This reflects the knowledge of ancient authors regarding the link between obesity and diabetes which is clearly evident in this modern era. 

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CAUSES FOR VITIATION OF MEDOVAHASROTAS – 

Avyaayaama – Lack of exercise

Diva swapna – sleeping during day time

Medhyaanaam cha atisevanam – eating luxurious, fat rich, fried and caloric foods in excess

Vaaruni – excessive consumption of an alcoholic product called Varuni 

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MANAGEMENT OF DISEASES CAUSED DUE TO VITIATION OF MEDOVAHASROTAS – 

The vitiation of Medovahasrotas and the diseases caused therein should be managed on the lines of treatment of Medojarogas (fat related disorders) mentioned in Ashtauninditeeya chapter (chapter 21 of Charaka Sutra Sthana).

The persons who are obese and emaciated are always prone to get diseases. They should always be attended by Karshana (thinning) and Brimhana (stoutening or bulk promoting) therapies.

Thus Karshana or thinning therapy is the best in combating the diseases related to vitiation of Medovahasrotas.

The person who is obese should be given guru ahara (heavy to digest food) at the same time administering Apatarpana (under-saturating or thinning treatments and medicines) chikitsa.

The below mentioned are the best in the business of dealing with the disorders taking origin from vitiated Medovahasrotas –

Use of Guduchi (Tinosporacordifolia), Musta (Cyperusrotundus), Triphala (fruits of Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellirica, Emblicaofficinalis), Takrarishta (alcoholic preparation prepared from buttermilk), Makshika (honey), Vidanga (Embeliaribes), Nagaram (ginger), Kshaara (alkali), Ash of Kala loha (black iron) with honey, Powders of Yava (barley) and Amalaki (Indian gooseberry), Bilwadipanchamula (5 roots beginning with Aegle marmelos) with honey, Use of Shilajatu with decoction of Agnimantha

Prajaagara – awakening at night times

Vyavaayam – sexual intercourse (frequent)

Vyaayaamam – Exercise (frequent)

Chinta – Mental strain