Abstract

A REVIEW OF TREATMENT REGIMEN OF MADHUMEGA NOI (DIABETES MELLITUS) IN SIDDHA AND AYURVEDA CLASSICAL TEXTBOOKS

Dr. Janani Syamaroopa Jnanathapaswini*, Dr. A. Manoharan, M. D(s), Ph.D* and Dr. A. Rajarajeshwari M. D. (s) PGDB, PGDEpi*

Abstract

The prevalence of non-communicable disease is on the rise because of fast paced lifestyle work related stress etc. People all over the world are in search of harmless and safe remedies to their chronic diseases. An India is becoming the Diabetic capital of the world traditional Indian system of medicine particularly Siddha and Ayurveda provide a safe economical (affordable) and effective management for Madhumegam(Diabetes mellitus). The information obtained is from published literatures about the treatment regimen of Madhumegam is discussed. This work is aimed towards finding out and documenting such similarities and difference for the benefit of the patients. While going through Siddha and Ayurveda literatures one can find many similarities in the pathogenesis, line of treatment, medical and dietary management.

Keywords: Madhumegam, Siddha, Ayurveda.