AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE OF PRAMEHA: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND MANAGEMENT
Dr. Ganesh Avhad*, Dr. Archana Daundkar-Avhad, Dr Shrinivas V. Katkar, Dr. Yogesh Khambayat and Prof. Dr. Anil K. Bagalkoti
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda the ancient science of medical system describe diabetes as Madhumeha or Prameha. Ayurveda mentioned various types of Prameha depending upon imbalance of the Doshas; Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Prameha related to vitiation of Vata dosha (air body humor) considered incurable. Prameha associated with vitiation of the Pitta dosha (fire body humor) difficult to cure while Prameha which involve vitiation of Kapha dosha (phlegm body humor) considered as curable. Ayurveda describe various treatment modalities for the management of Prameha such as; conduction of pathya, yoga and sodhana karma along with use of ayurveda formulation and herbs. This article presented ayurveda perspective of Prameha and its management.
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