Abstract

CLINICAL EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF SHILAJATHU WITH SALASARADI GANA KASHAYA & KHADIRA KASHAYA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MADHUMEHA (DIABETES MELLITUS 2)

Dr. Ambili Aravind*

Abstract

Diabetes, according to sir Jerold M Olefsky, is not a single disease process, but instead represents a heterogenous constellation of the disease syndrome all leading to a final common pathway – hyperglycemia. The objective of this study was to corroborate the efficacy of Shilajathu with salasaradi gana kashaya & khadira kashaya in the management of Madhumeha (Diabetes mellitus- 2). Subjects presenting with classical symptoms & FBS >110 mg/dl & <250mg/dl were selected randomly. Total 40 subjects were randomly distributed into two groups i.e. 20 each. The subjective parameter before & after treatment were recorded. Group A patients after virechana were given shilajathu 1 gm bid with salasaradi gana kashaya 1 pala Bid as anupan for 3 months. The subjects in group B after virechana were administerd shilajathu 1 gm bid with khadira kashaya 1 pala bid for 3 months. The variation in observational data were recorded & statistically analysed to determine the significance of the treatment. It was concluded as-: In group A treatment has succeeded in reducing the signs, symptoms FBS & PPBS effectively within a period of 3 months. Whereas in group B, the treatment results were mediocre in subjective & objective parameters.

Keywords: Madhumeha, Diabetes mellitus-2, Shilajathu, Salasaradi gana kashaya, Khadira kashaya.