High Cholesterol is a very common health problem among men and women especially among people who do not have enough physical work. After the age of 45, it is especially advisable to check the level of cholesterol in the blood. A high level of cholesterol can narrow blood vessels in particular, coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart muscles.
Ayurveda looks at cholesterol as a manifestation of Kapha dosha, one of the three doshas which keep the body in a state of equilibrium. The other two Doshas are Vatha and Pitta. In Ayurveda, high cholesterol is seen as a product of Mandagni (weak digestion). In this condition, Ayurveda advises a diet that can improve the functions of Agni (digestive fluids) and does not contribute to further assimilation of Kapha in the system.
The preventive and curative measures for cholesterol in Ayurveda can be brought under the following three categories: Lifestyle, Diet, Processed preparations from natural sources.
The following medicines are useful as dietary supplements in the initial stages of cholesterol. You can choose one or two of these medicines for daily use, depending on the availability of materials around you.
These are simple and extremely safe herbs that are easily available in urban areas or commonly seen in the wild.
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