MODE OF ACTION OF “INDRAVATI” IN MANAGEMENT OF MADHUMEHA W.S.R. TO TYPE-2 DIABETES MELLITUS.
Dr. Priyanka Singh*, Dr. Dharmendra Kumar and Prof. Ram Kishor Joshi
ABSTRACT
The Clinical condition in which patient passess the urine having concordance with Madhu (honey) i.e. of Kashaya and Madhura taste, Ruksha (dry) texture and honey like colour and body acquires sweetness is called Madhumeha. Life style disorder Diabetes mellitus is now reaching potentially epidemic proportions in India and mortality due to diabetes and its potential complications are enormous, and pose significant healthcare burdens on both the families and society. Globally rates of diabetes in 1985 were estimated at 30 million, increasing to 135 million in 1995 and 217 million in 2005. This increase is believed to be primarily due to the global population aging, a decrease in exercise, and increasing rates of obesity. India leads the world with largest number of diabetic subjects earning the dubious distinction of being termed the “diabetes capital of the world”. India currently around 40.9 million is expected to rise to 69.9 million by 20251. In present paper detail review of Indravati an excellent herbomineral preparation, mentioned in Rasendra Saar Sangraha in chapter Prameha Cikitsa will be given.
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