Copyright © 2026 Authors retain the copyright of this article. This article is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

@article{179408,
        author = {Dr Vineetha V and Dr Deeja C Radhakrishnan},
        title = {A Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy of Ayurvedic Interventions in the Management of Obesity (Sthaulya)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {6594-6596},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179408},
        abstract = {—Obesity (Sthaulya) is a major public health
problem that predisposes individuals to a spectrum of
metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Ayurveda
views obesity as a disorder of Medo Dhatu and
provides a multidimensional treatment approach
involving herbal medications, Panchakarma therapies,
and diet-lifestyle regulation. This meta-analysis
reviews clinical trials from 2000 to 2024 to evaluate the
efficacy of Ayurvedic interventions in obesity
management. Results show statistically significant
improvements in BMI, weight, lipid profile, and waist
circumference with minimal adverse effects,
supporting Ayurveda's role in integrative weight
management.},
        keywords = {Obesity, Sthaulya, Ayurveda, Metaanalysis, Panchakarma, Medohara, Lekhana, Herbal treatment, Triphala, Guggulu},
        month = {May},
        }