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Corelative study of Visceral Fats with Medodhara Kala (Membrane): A Review

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Dr. Sachin G. Khedikar, Dr. Gaurav Sawarkar, Dr. Priti Desai
ยป doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.10.2024.435-442

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The connection between Dhatu and Aashay is made up of seven Kala. The third Kala is the Medodhara Kala, and the literature that is currently available is unclear about its correlation. The structural objectivity of other Kalas is emphasized more than the physiological and pathological aspects, which need to be clarified for an applied perspective. This background article started a literature-based study of Medodhara Kala in relation to its relationship with visceral fats. Material and Methods: The relevant literature from contemporary textbooks on the topic was thoroughly reviewed, along with all available literature and other sources. Result: All animals' abdomens, as well as the Anu- asthi, contain "Medodhara Kala" or Meda. All body parts have meda or fat, but Acharya Sushrut placed more emphasis on the abdomen in Ayurvedic literature. Adipose tissue can be found in the abdomen in the form of visceral fat and camper's fascia. In the vicinity of the abdomen, there are numerous depots of adipose tissue. Regarding the Meda Dhatu Anjali Praman mentioned by Charak, its 2 Anjali Praman which is around 400 ml. Visceral fat in the abdomen resembles Meda very much when it is described in the context of Medodhara Kala. Additionally, visceral fat cells are more biologically active, and the metabolism of adipose tissue affects the metabolism of the entire body. Multiple hormones are produced and secreted by the endocrine organ known as visceral fat. The relationship between visceral fat and Medodhara Kala clarifies that organ's function in the body. Conclusion: Visceral fat and the Medodhara Kala described in Ayurveda are very similar. Understanding the physiological and pathological aspects of the Kala is made easier by this correlation

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