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@article{187263,
        author = {Dr Sunita Kumari and Dr Sunita Bola and Dr. Meenakshi Kumawat},
        title = {Clinical Evaluation of the Efficacy of Panchakarma in the Management of Lifestyle Disorders: A Comprehensive Review},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {6966-6971},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187263},
        abstract = {Lifestyle disorders, often categorized under non-communicable diseases (NCDs), constitute a major global health challenge due to rapid urbanization, sedentary habits, high-calorie nutrition, stress, and environmental factors. Conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are rising at an alarming rate and represent a significant burden on healthcare systems. Ayurveda attributes these disorders to Santarpanajanya vyadhi, characterized by aggravated Kapha and Meda, impaired Agni, Ama formation, and Srotorodha. Panchakarma, the classical Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation therapy, offers a unique multidimensional approach aimed at eliminating accumulated metabolic toxins, restoring doshic balance, regulating metabolism, and promoting mental well-being. This review comprehensively evaluates clinical and experimental evidence regarding the efficacy of core Panchakarma procedures—Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and Raktamokshana—in managing lifestyle disorders. Literature from classical texts, contemporary research databases, clinical trials, and observational studies indicates that Panchakarma significantly improves anthropometric measures, metabolic parameters, inflammatory markers, hormonal profiles, hepatic function, and psychological stress indicators. Panchakarma was found effective not only in symptom management but also in targeting the root cause of metabolic dysfunction, improving quality of life, and reducing dependency on long-term pharmacotherapy. However, the review emphasizes the need for standardized protocols, high-quality RCTs, mechanistic studies, and long-term follow-ups to validate these findings globally. Panchakarma holds promise as an integrative therapeutic modality for addressing modern lifestyle diseases.},
        keywords = {Panchakarma, Lifestyle disorders, Virechana, Basti, Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension, PCOS, Metabolic syndrome, Ayurveda, Detoxification, Clinical efficacy.},
        month = {November},
        }