Background Sthaulya is described in Ayurveda as a Santarpanottha Vyadhi resulting from excessive nourishment, sedentary habits, lack of exercise, and vitiation of Kapha and Meda. Obesity is a growing global health problem associated with metabolic disorders such as Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, and Cardiovascular diseases. Ayurvedic classics recommend Deepana, Pachana, Langhana, and Lekhana therapies for the management of Sthaulya. Haritaki Churna and Pakva Aamra Beeja Majja Churna are traditionally known for their Kapha-Medohara properties. Aim To evaluate and compare the Sthaulyahara effect of Haritaki Churna and Pakva Aamra Beeja Majja Churna. Objectives To evaluate the preliminary phytochemical profile of Haritaki Churna and Pakva Aamra Beeja Majja Churna. To evaluate the efficacy of Haritaki Churna in Sthaulya. To compare the efficacy of Haritaki Churna and Pakva Aamra Beeja Majja Churna in Materials and Methods A comparative clinical study was conducted on 30 patients of Sthaulya selected from the OPD of SSRAMC. Patients were randomly divided into two groups containing 15 patients each. Group A was administered Haritaki Churna 3 g/day and Group B was administered Pakva Aamra Beeja Majja Churna 3 g/day for 45 days. Subjective and objective parameters including body weight, BMI, lipid profile, and triceps skinfold thickness were assessed before and after treatment. Preliminary phytochemical analysis of both drugs was carried out using standard pharmacognostical methods. Results Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, carbohydrates, glycosides, tannins, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids in both drugs. Haritaki Churna showed superior results in reduction of body weight, BMI, serum cholesterol, serum triglycerides, and triceps skinfold thickness compared to Pakva Aamra Beeja Majja Churna. Significant improvement was also observed in subjective symptoms such as Kshudhaatimatra, Nidraadhikya, Gaurava, and Atipipasa. Conclusion Both Haritaki Churna and Pakva Aamra Beeja Majja Churna are effective in the management of Sthaulya. Haritaki Churna demonstrated comparatively better therapeutic efficacy.
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