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IMPORTANCE OF AHARA VIHARA IN MADHUMEHA (DIABETES MELLITUS)

Dr. Shamama Firdaus*, Dr. Sunil G. Topre and Dr. Nitin V. Mane

Abstract

Introduction: Ayurveda believes primarily in preventive management of disease than curing it. Diabetes mellitus refer to a group of common metabolic disorders. Diabetes mellitus is derived from the Greek word diabetes meaning siphon referring to a excessive urination associated with the disease and the Latin word mellitus meaning “like honey” was added to reflect the sweet smell and taste of patient’s urine. Similarly in Ayurveda a condition in which a person passes honey like sweet urine called “Madhumeha”. Ayurvedic remedies for Madhumeha are the oldest among all the available therapies, which include in the Prameha category. The main causes of Prameha are lake of exercise and improper food habits. Ayurveda have the “Nidana Parivarjana” principle for treatment. As per this principle Ahara- Vihara plays very important role in treatment and prevention of the Madhumeha because it have very important role in Prameha pathology. Aim: To study the importance of Ahara Vihara in Madhumeha. Material: Concepts of Madhumeha thoroughly studied from various text. Discussion: Ahara having the properties like Lekhana, Vatahara, Medagnivardhana, Balya helps in overcoming Bahu & Abadhmeha. Tikta Rasa Pradhana Shakas are Laghu & Ruksha which helps in Sthirikarana of Deha & Shoshana of Dushya in Madhumeha. Conclusion: Ayurveda has given wide description about Ahara & Vihara which are told under the Prameha & these Ahara Vihara are relevant in day to day life. The prevention of diabetes mellitus by life style intervention is very much essential in present era.

Keywords: Madhumeha, Ahara, Vihara, Diabetes Mellitus.