MANAGEMENT OF DYSLIPIDAEMIA WITH YAVALAUHA CHURNA (AN AYURVEDIC FORMULATION): A CASE REPORT
Introduction: Dyslipidemia is abnormal levels of low density lipoproteins LDL, VLDL and low levels of HDL. The common causes include genetic factors, poor diet and sedentary life style, excessive alcohol intake, obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, hypothyroidism and certain drugs 1 . According to Ayurveda, it can be categorized under Medovahasroto dushti 2 or Medodhatuagnimandya. Several formulations were utilized for treatment of dyslipidemia. This study is unique by reporting the efficacy of Yavalauhachurna in the treatment of dyslipidemia. Clinical findings: A female patient aged 52 years complained of generalized weakness (daurbalya) associated with excess thirst (ati-pipasa), excess sleep(nidra-aadhikya) and excessive perspiration (atisweda). Laboratory investigations mentioned Hyperlipidemia with increased levels of total serum cholesterol (475.7 mg/dl), serum triglycerides (280.2 mg/dl), serum Low Density Lipoprotein (205.7 mg/dl), serum very Low Density Lipoprotein (89.1 mg/dl) and low High Density Lipoprotein (34.5 mg/dl). Diagnosis: The disease was diagnosed as Medoroga in Ayurveda and