Best Ayurvedic Medicine for Weight Loss – Safe & Effective Treatment
Nowadays, obesity becomes an obstinate disease and many people in India as well as western world suffer from it. Ayurvedic treatment becomes a good answer to this lifestyle disorder. The common complaint of obese people is that they have tried hard to lose weight, but they again put on the same. Is it solution for this? Yes, ayurveda also has solution for this problem. You can maintain your body weight using some ayurvedic herbs and supplements. The simple herbal supplement is AMLA or Indian Gooseberry. It suits everyone and helps to reduce and maintain body weight. Indian gooseberry also provides nutritional benefits in addition to helping in weight loss.
Several studies have shown that overweight people are more likely to suffer from heart diseases and arthritis. In addition, they are also more likely to die early as compared to people with normal weight. Ayurveda can also help in these cases. Ayurvedic herbs used for losing weight also protect the obese people from heart diseases and arthritic disorders. Moreover, reducing weight can reduce the risk of heart diseases, arthritis and several other diseases linked with obesity. Ayurvedic medicine can help losing weight easily and prevent the weight gain in the future. For this, there is a need to rectify the fat metabolism in the body. Let us discuss about ayurvedic medicines and herbs.
Ayurvedic medicines for weight loss
The following ayurvedic medicines can help you losing weight fast.
Best Ayurvedic Herbs for weight loss
LEKHINAYA DRAVYAs (Anti obesity herbs) are described in Charaka Samhita. These herbs provide excellent results for shedding body fat fast. These include:
| Common Name | Botanical Name |
| Nagarmotha | Cyperus Rotundus |
| Haridra (Turmeric) | Curcuma longa |
| Daruharidra | Berberis aristata |
| Vacha | Acorus Calamus |
| Ativisha | Aconitum heterophyllum |
| Kutki | Picrorhiza kurroa |
| Chitrak | Plumbago zeylanica |
| Chirbilva | Holoptelea Integrifolia |
| Swetvacha or Hemvati (oris root) | Iris ensata Thunb |
| Puskarmool | Inula racemosa |
Above herbs are generally used in ayurvedic formulations for obesity.
Best Ayurvedic herbal fat burner formula
The following formula of ayurvedic herbs also has excellent results in weight loss.
| Puskarmool | 500 mg |
| Amla (Indian Gooseberry) | 500 mg |
| Nagarmotha (nut grass) | 500 mg |
| Kutki | 500 mg |
| Turmeric Powder | 500 mg |
| Vacha (Acorus calamus) | 500 mg |
| Black pepper | 125 mg |
| Long pepper | 125 mg |
| Daruhirdra | 125 mg |
You can also use herbal extracts prepared from above herbs. This formulation is effective in all people.
Sometimes, people with obesity are also combating PITTA symptoms or diseases. These symptoms include burning sensation, acidity, heartburn, sour throat, sour or bitter taste of mouth, vertigo etc. For these patients following formulation is recommended.
| Amla (Indian Gooseberry) | 1 gram |
| Nagarmotha (nut grass) | 500 mg |
| Kutki | 1 gram |
| Turmeric Powder | 500 mg |
| Daruhirdra | 500 mg |
| Triphala | 1 gram |
Ayurvedic Classical Medicines for Obesity
The following classical ayurvedic medicines help in losing weight.
Loha Bhasma
However, Loha bhasma is used for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia because it contains iron as a main ingredient. It is a calcined Iron Ash.
Loha bhasma is also beneficial in reducing weight. It has fat burner effects in the body. It is more beneficial in abdominal obesity.
| Loha bhasma | 125 mg |
| Honey | 1 tsp. |
This can be given three times a day.
Note
In some patient, stool becomes black. It occurs due to iron content of Loha Bhasma.
Read More: Lauh Bhasma Benefits & Medicinal Uses
Shuddha Shilajeet
Shilajeet (asphaltum) is a nutritional tonic in ayurveda. It is also LEKHINYA (fat burner), but the action is not as potent as of CHARAKA LEKHINYA GHANA herbs described above.
It helps to remove the belly fat and might improve metabolism. It can be used as weight loss supplement.
Read More: Shilajit Benefits
Arogyavardhini vati
The main action of Arogyavardhini vati is to improve metabolism and correct liver functions. It is the best ayurvedic medicines for abdominal diseases, liver ailments and obesity.
In obesity, it assists other medicines by improving the action of them. In addition, it also supports to correct the fat metabolism.
According to ayurveda, there are seven DHATUS, one of them is MEDA DHATU (Fatty tissue, fat and elementary fat). When MEDA AGNI impairs, fat starts accumulating and bones start becoming weak. Here arogyavardhini vati is a drug of choice to correct this problem.
Read More: Benefits & Medicinal Uses of Arogyavardhini vati
Varanadi Kashayam
Varanadi Kashayam increases metabolic rate and burns fat fast than any other remedies. However, it is more suitable for people with fatty liver, high cholesterol, breathing trouble due to excess KAPHA and KAPHA PRAKIRTI. It is not suitable for people with mouth ulcer, ulceration, inflammatory disease, burning urination, heat sensation in hands or feet and acidity.
Read More: Varanadi Kashayam Benefits, Medicinal Uses, Dosage & Side Effects
Medohar Guggulu
Medohar Guggulu is found to be effective for reducing belly fat and hip fat. It speeds up fat burning by increasing metabolic rate and rectifying the fat metabolism in the body. It has following effects in the body.
- It increases metabolism of lipids.
- Natural cellular death of fat cells takes place after taking it.
- It may also inhibit new fat cells growth and production.
- It also stimulates thyroid gland functions and boosts metabolism in the body.
| Ayurvedic Remedies | Dosage (twice a day) |
| Medohar Guggulu | 500 mg to 1000 mg |
| Vrikshamla (Garcinia Cambogia) | 250 mg to 500 mg |
| Triphala powder | 3 grams |
This herbal combination can speed up burning of the fats.
Read More: Medohar Guggulu
Amritadi Guggulu
However, Amritadi Guggulu helps in acidity, gout, skin diseases, hemorrhoids and liver disorders, but it is also used for weight loss. All ingredients in Amritadi Guggulu have potency to burn fat and improve metabolism in the body.
| Amritadi Guggulu | 1 gram |
| Honey | 1 tsp |
| Warm water | 1 glass |
Take a glass of water, add 1 tsp. honey, and mix well. Take Amritadi Guggulu with this honey water.
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Triphala guggul
I consider Amritadi guggul is best for obesity, as it has all ingredients that present in Triphala guggul, but many people are commonly using triphala guggul for obesity.
The anti-diabetic action of triphala and guggul makes the triphala guggul eligible for weight loss, but in amritadi guggul, Tinospora cordifolia, black pepper, and long pepper are additional support for boosting fat burner action and rectifying fat metabolism.
Read More: Triphala Guggulu
Trayushnadi louh
Trayushnadi louh is best medicine that can burn fat. It reduces KAPHA in the body. It is best for people having any skin diseases along with obesity. It also reduces bad body odor in obese people.
Maha Yograj Guggulu
Maha yograj guggulu or yogaraj guggul is advised when patient also suffer from arthritic problems. Its ingredients also help shedding fat in addition to support in arthritis. Obese patients with joint pain and bad body odor can get benefits from Maha yograj guggulu. It also acts as arogyavardhini vati in obesity.
Read More: Maha Yograj Guggulu
Asava Arishta for Weight Loss
Some Asava Arishta preparations are also good ayurvedic medicines for weight loss. These includes:
Mustakarishta
Mustakarishta promotes fat burning and reduces weight. However, it also stimulates appetite, but it also acts on fat digestion and fat metabolism. It induces fat burning, which ultimately helps to lose weight. Because it also increases appetite, so people taking Mustakarishta or similar ayurvedic medicines for weight loss should also increase intake of salad, fruits, and raw vegetables.
Read More: Mustakarishta Benefits, Uses, and Dosage
Dhatryasava
Dhatryasava is Amla based formulation. It is the best ayurvedic medicine for losing weight if the patient has Pitta Body Type. Some people cannot tolerate some potent anti-obesity medicines. They suffer from excess heat in the body or heartburn, acidity, and burning sensation. For these people, Dhatryasava is the safest medicine for promoting weight loss.
Read More: Dhatryasava Benefits, Uses, and Dosage
Simple ayurvedic remedies for weight loss
The following home remedies are simple to use and help losing weight fast.
Radish seeds
Taking 3 to 5 grams radish seed powder helps shedding belly fat and reducing weight.
- Take 3 grams radish seed powder and a teaspoon honey.
- Mix seed powder with honey to make paste. Lick this paste twice a day and drink warm lemon water after eating.
Take radish seed powder for at least 2 months for better results.
Triphala & Giloy
| Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) | 500 mg |
| Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) | 500 mg |
| Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) | 500 mg |
| Giloy (tinospora cordifolia) | 1500 mg |
Take powder of all ingredients and mix them well. Taking this mixture with warm water helps in obesity.
Preventive ayurvedic medicine for weight loss
- Taking triphala and giloy powder or giloy sat daily prevent the regain of weight.
- Taking black and white pepper in diet also prevents regaining weight.
- Taking turmeric powder mixed with black pepper with warm water stops gaining weight.
References
- Overweight, Obesity and Mortality
- Charaka Samhita (Agnivesh tantra), Sutra Sansthana
- P.V. Sharma (2005). Dravyaguna Vijnana: Vol. 1 (Basic Concepts)
What are the health benefits of chitrak haritaki?
It is good for respiratory problems and when you have wheezing, chest congestion, productive cough etc. We will add more information about Chitrak Haritaki in next week, so visit website again. It can also help in losing weight, so it is good for asthmatic patient with obesity. It has many benefits, but when used under a proper guidance.
A great article
Thank you for sharing the ancient wisdom of ayurveda. I have tried your best ayurvedic fat burner formula. It did great for me. I lost 10 kg weight within three months.
Please continue sharing more information that is valuable. People will surely take help from your knowledge.
Should we get each herb and make the weight loss formula are’nt they sold
Great articles…
Pl suggest some med 4 wt loss . I have arthritis and hypothyroidism. Can u pl tell me yr medicine stores in Delhi. I am living in Hari Nagar.
Thanking u
Hello sir, help me…
My body weight is 80 kg. I am very disappointed with this weight. So please, I am thyroid and PCOS problem. My baby is 1 year and he is drinking my feed.
Above article has sufficient information for losing weight. I hope it would help you.
The following articles may also help you regarding PCOS and Thyroid.
1. Chandraprabha vati
2. Kanchanar Guggul
Is there any ayurvedic supplement or any herb, which can help me to grow muscle?
There are several remedies for it and the best herb for increasing Muscle Mass is Ashwagandha.
I was curious about the Pitta, Vata, Kapha effect of any of the above suggested Fat burn and other mixtures/ formulations?
I ask because Ashwagandha at times was heating for me and caused red rashes.
So, what’s the doshic effect of these mixtures?
Especially, if someone has a V, P or K that is out of balance and is having Ayurvedic medicine for it.
I m 24 yr old n i want to reduce 15 kg how many days required to reduce weight with divya medohar vati
You can use the formula given in this article. It helped many people to lose weight. I also prepared it and used it on my patients.
My weight is 98 Kg and I am also anemic. I always feel laziness, tiredness and lack of energy. Which medicines from your article should I use that help me in both cases – to lose weight and increase hemoglobin level.
Trayushnadi louh should be well-suitable in your case. It will help in both to reduce weight and increase hemoglobin level.
How if I use only Pushkarmool, Kutki and Mustak for losing weight. I need instant results. What is the recommended dosage for this combination, adding them in equal quantity. I already prepared it and I have taken this mixture a teaspoon for 5 days, it does not cause anything for 3 days, but onward 4th day, my stools become loose. Can you please tell me why I am now having loose stools after taking mixture?
There should be no problem taking the mixture of Pushkarmool, Kutki and Mustak herbs for losing weight. But the dosage should be 1.5 grams.
You are taking it in excess. The most suitable dosage for the combination of these three herbs is 1.5 grams twice daily. You are taking around 3 to 5 grams. Kutki in excess causes loose stools.
With reduced dosage, if you still experience loose stools, then you can increase the quantity of Mustak herb and the following ratio should be appropriate:
Pushkarmool: 1 part
Kutki: 1 part
Mustak: 2 parts
How many days will take to lose 3 Kg weight with this ayurvedic medicine?
The results of ayurvedic medicine for losing weight vary in every individual. However, the most people lose 2 to 3 Kg weight per month, but one should also take a balanced diet with little restriction on calorie intake and do exercise 30 to 45 minutes a day.
What is the recommended dose for the fat burner medicine ?
3.3 grams twice daily.
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