Abstract

A LITERARY STUDY ON MADHUMEHA (DIABETES MELLITUS) ACCORDING TO AYURVEDIC CLASSICS - A BRIEF REVIEW

Gaurav Gairola*, Sunil Nikhate and Sujit Kumar

Abstract

Ayurveda is a traditional Indian health-care system that dates back to the dawn of civilization. Arogya is essential for achieving Purushartha Chatushtaya, according to Acharya Charak. Ayurveda places a strong emphasis on the preventative and proactive elements of health rather than the curative. In Ayurveda, the concepts of Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Sadvritta, and Achara Rasayana, as well as guidelines for a balanced diet and lifestyle, are well recognised, but few people can follow them adequately in the current scenario. As a result, there has been a large increase in lifestyle illnesses such as pandemics, the most dangerous of which is diabetes. Nearly 80% of the occurrences are caused by type 2 diabetes mellitus. Madhumeha is one of the kinds of Vataja Prameha in Ayurveda, and it is likened to Diabetes Mellitus because of the disease's etiopathogenesis, clinical symptoms, and prognosis. Lack of exercise, poor dietary practises, excessive consumption of food containing Snigdha and Guru Guna, and food that causes Kapha Dosha vitiation are the main causes of Madhumeha. Modern therapy has its limitations, but Ayurvedic management principles can assist the patient in controlling blood glucose levels and altering their routine.

Keywords: Madhumeha, Diabetes, Ayurveda etc.