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Objective:The present study intends to evaluate the relationship between Sthaulya (obesity) and Kṛcchra Vyavāya (sexual dysfunction) with respect to different phases of sexual intercourse through a single-centered, observational study in male patients of obesity.Materials and Methods:The study involved 33 obese males from the outpatient department of the Institution whose sexual functioning was assessed using an International Index of Erectile Function questionnaire, which was meant to assess five specific areas of sexual functioning.Results:A varying degree of sexual dysfunction was observed in four out of five areas of sexual functioning viz. erectile function (P < 0.02), orgasmic function (P < 0.02), sexual desire (P < 0.08), and overall satisfaction (P < 0.000) in obese individuals. Statistically significant dysfunction was not observed in intercourse satisfaction.Conclusions:Varying degree of sexual dysfunction is present in obese males, suggesting that obesity has a possible role in reducing the quality of sexual functioning in males as indicated in the classical ayurvedic literature.

Epilepsy is the most important neurological disorder which can produce psychiatric symptoms. Conventional antiepileptic drugs in the management of epilepsy intend to reduce the seizures but have no role in the management of psychiatric aspects of the disease. In Ayurvedic literature, 'Apasmara' has been mentioned as a psychosomatic disorder and ghrta has been held in high esteem for its beneficial effects in apasmara. Hence the present study was undertaken to estimate the prevalence of psychiatric symptoms in patients of apasmara and also to assess the effect of 'Maha Kalyanaka Ghrta' on those psychiatric symptoms. A total of 20 cases of apasmara were registered, among them 8 patients had symptoms related to one or more psychiatric components. To those 8 patients 'Maha Kalyanaka Ghrta' was administered for 90 days. The study showed that personality impairment was most predominant psychiatric symptom observed in patients of apasmara followed by symptoms related to anxiety. 'Maha Kalyanaka Ghrta' had very good effect in reducing the psychiatric symptoms by 57.22 % and 60.69 % at the end of 45 and 90 days of treatment respectively.

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Psychosomatic approach is a unique concept stated in Ayurveda which is the base for understanding the health and diseased state of an individual. Chikitsa is also based on this concept. Cardiovascular disorders are the most common causes of death in adult life in industrialised societies and are increasingly important in developing countries. It has been stated that emotional distress is the main causative factor for various cardiovascular disorders. This represents psychosomatic interaction in the manifestation of the disease. In Charaka Samhita it is mentioned that Chinta, Bhaya, Trasa and Abhighata are the etiological factors for Hrudroga (Cardio vascular disorders). Satvavajaya Chikitsa, a type of treatment modality is said to be effective in the diseases where 'Psyche' is involved. Different forms of Satvavajaya Chikitsa viz. Jnana, Vijnana, Dhairya, Smruti, Samadhiare very useful in all forms of psychosomatic disorders. These techniques are mentioned in abstract form in the classical Ayurvedic texts and hence here an effort has been done to explore and explain them based on its application value.