Abstract

Dr. Kalpana Verma* and Dr. Ashish Pareek

ABSTRACT

Background & objective: Diabetes Mellitus is one of the major metabolic disorders, characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. Diabetes associated with long term potential effect on almost all systems of body. It leads to various complications. These complications can be managed by Rasayana Chikitsa (Rejuvenation therapy) according to Ayurveda which nourishes, develops & corrects the vitiated Saptadhatu. Objective: To study the Micro vascular complications in Madhumeha. To study Rasayana dravya from samhitas. To evaluate the Karmukatva (Activity) of Rasayana dravya on Micro vascular complications. Material and Methodology: Literary study of Rakta-Medodushti in complications of Madhumeha thoroughly was done. Literary study of micro vascular complication of Diabetes was done, Karmukatva of Rasayana dravya on micro vascular complications was studied. Result: Diabetic Neuropathy, Nephropathy & Retinopathy are the micro vascular complications of Madhumeha. These complications are mainly due to Rakta- Medo dushti. The Suvarna & Raupya bhasma are sheet veerya & rasayana which acts specifically as balya & give strength to nerves in Diabetic neuropathy. Medovaha & Mootravaha srotosdushti in Diabetic nephropathy cause structural changes in glomeruli. This structural change is corrected by Haridra &Triphala by their rasayana effect. Triphala act as Mehaghna (antidiabetic), Haridra act as Medoghna (lipolytic). There is Rakta dushti in Retinopathy which is marked by retino vascular micro aneurysm & blot hemorrhages. Manjishtha acts as rakataprasadana (blood purifier), vranaropana (wound healing). Suvarnamakshika bhasma is raktaprasadaka, acts on hemorrhagic disorders such as Retinal hemorrhages. Conclusion: On the basis of above study, Rasayana dravyas improve quality of life by alleviating micro vascular complications.