Abstract

Dr. Subhas Kumar Sahani*, Dr. Ramnihor Tapsi Jaiswal and Dr. Manohar Ram

ABSTRACT

Madhumeha is also known as diabetes mellitus -Type-2 in the world. Madhumeha is clinically describe in Ayurveda under the type of Vataj Prameha. In this disease the patient passes excess urine which is sweet, astringent in taste, slightly turbid and pale in colour.  Madhumeha can be correlated with modern medical science as diabetes mellitus. Now a days it is known as silent killer. In Ayurveda it is described in Vataj Prameha and can be managed with modification in diet, exercise, medication. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian health care system that has been practiced since beginning of civilization. According to Acharya Charak, Arogya is necessary for reaching Purushartha Chatushtaya. The principle of Dincharya, Ritucharya, Sadvritta and Achara Rasayan, as well as suggestion for a balanced diet and lifestyle are well known in Ayurveda but few individuals are able to follow them well in the contemporary situation. As a result, lifestyle illness such as DM has become most serious and increasing dramatically worldwide. Type-2 diabetes is responsible for about 80% of the cases. Clinical symptoms and prognosis of Madhumeha are similar to diabetes mellitus. Some ayurvedic drugs like Chandraprabha, Gudmar, Asana, Musta, Shilajit, Khadir, Vacha, Guduchi, Jambu, are effective in Madhumeha. Modern medicine has its limits, however ayurvedic management can help patients regulate their blood glucose levels and change their Habbit.