KOLAKULATTHADI UDVARTANA IN MEDOROGA: A CASE STUDY

Introduction: Rapid urbanization has led to an increased prevalence of lifestyle disorders classified as Medoroga or Santarpanjanya Vikaras in Ayurveda. Medoroga results from the quantitative and qualitative increase of Meda Dhatu, manifesting as Medoroga. Ayurveda recommends Rukshana Chikitsa, particularly Udvartana a dry powder massage to counteract Santarpana Vyadhi. This study evaluates the effect of Udvartana with Kolakulatthadi Churna in the management of Medoroga.

Methods: A 29-year-old male presented with Bharavriddhi (excessive weight gain), Medovriddhi (fat deposition at abdomen, waist, and chest), Kshudrashwasa (breathlessness), and Daurbalya (weakness). Clinical examination and Astavidha Pariksha confirmed Medoroga. The patient underwent Udvartana with Kolakulatthadi Churna once daily for 21 days.Parameters such as body weight, regional measurements, and symptom improvement were recorded before and after therapy.

Results: After 21 days, the patients weight decreased from 98 kg to 96 kg, with a visible reduction in Medovriddhi and symptomatic relief in Kshudrashwasa and Daurbalya. Improvement in anthropometric parameters indicated the efficacy of Rukshana through Udvartana.

Discussion: The Udvartana process induces Roukshya, Kharatwa, and Vaishadya, counteracting Snigdha and Guru properties of Meda Dhatu. The ingredients of Kolakulatthadi Churna Kola, Kulattha, Yava, Rasna, Vacha, and others possess Medohara and Kapha-Meda-Shoshaka actions, aiding fat reduction and metabolic correction.