A literature review on Lekhaniya Mahakashaya in the management of Sthaulya (Obesity): An ayurvedic perspective

Sthoulya (obesity) is a condition brought on by the modern shift in lifestyles, environments, and dietary practices. Where there is an excess of body fat. Obesity is linked to various health risks, including heart disease. Consequently, a treatment that can restore the lipid mechanism is continuously being pursued. According to Charaka Acharya, the increase in body size due to notable expansion in the abdominal area is called Sthula, and the corresponding condition is termed Sthoulya. "Lekhaniya Mahakashaya" designates a category of medications intended for managing the Sthoulya/hypernutritional state, a term established by Acharya Charaka. These drugs function as cleaners. Compared to contemporary medical research, Ayurveda medicine offers a much broader range of uses. Compared to contemporary medical studies, Ayurveda medicine provides a significantly broader range of uses for lipid metabolism.