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@article{187911,
        author = {Dr Ritika Sharma and Dr Abhishek Singh and Dr Akshay Khanna and Dr Vishesh},
        title = {Panchakarma as a Holistic Approach for Metabolic Syndrome: A Clinical Correlation},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {7530-7534},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187911},
        abstract = {Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a multifactorial condition characterized by central obesity, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and insulin resistance. These interrelated abnormalities significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and premature mortality. Modern therapeutic approaches—including antihypertensives, lipid-lowering drugs, insulin sensitizers, and lifestyle modification—provide partial and often temporary benefits, with limited success in achieving holistic metabolic correction. Ayurveda describes similar pathological features under conditions such as Medoroga, Sthaulya, Kapha-Meda Vriddhi, Agni Mandya, and Ama. These concepts collectively reflect impaired digestion, accumulation of metabolic toxins, micro-channel obstruction, and deranged tissue metabolism. Panchakarma, the Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation therapy, aims to eliminate vitiated Doshas and metabolic wastes, correct digestive and cellular fire, enhance circulation, regulate hormonal pathways, and restore systemic balance. This review correlates modern understanding of MetS with Ayurvedic pathophysiology and presents clinical evidence supporting the role of Panchakarma therapies—such as Snehana, Swedana, Vamana, Virechana, and Basti—in improving obesity parameters, lipid profile, insulin sensitivity, inflammatory markers, and organ functions. Findings suggest that Panchakarma offers a comprehensive, sustainable, and multi-dimensional approach to managing MetS and can significantly enhance overall metabolic health.},
        keywords = {Panchakarma, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Dyslipidemia, Insulin Resistance, Ayurveda, Agni, Ama, Medoroga},
        month = {February},
        }