The hypo-lipidemic action of powder massage (udwartana) and gruel prepared out of buttermilk (takra siddha yavagu) is observed. Udwartana mutilates and liquefied [[kapha]][[dosha]] and [[meda dhatu]] (fat). The property of dryness in buttermilk (takra) and shyamaka decrease excess unctuousness (sneha) in the body. Significant reduction in serum cholesterol levels and weight of the patient were observed in the study.<ref>Patel B, Kamble SB, Vyas HA, Vyas MK, Chinthala R. Hypolipidemic effect of Rukshana Upakrama in the management of dyslipidemia – A case study. Ayu 2018;39:72 5</ref> | The hypo-lipidemic action of powder massage (udwartana) and gruel prepared out of buttermilk (takra siddha yavagu) is observed. Udwartana mutilates and liquefied [[kapha]][[dosha]] and [[meda dhatu]] (fat). The property of dryness in buttermilk (takra) and shyamaka decrease excess unctuousness (sneha) in the body. Significant reduction in serum cholesterol levels and weight of the patient were observed in the study.<ref>Patel B, Kamble SB, Vyas HA, Vyas MK, Chinthala R. Hypolipidemic effect of Rukshana Upakrama in the management of dyslipidemia – A case study. Ayu 2018;39:72 5</ref> |