Abstract

A LITERALLY STUDY OF PRAMEHA (DIABETES MELLITUS) ACCORDING TO AYURVEDIC CLASSICS: A REVIEW

*Dr. Vishakha Yadavrao Agarkar and Dr. Sachin S. Chandaliya

Abstract

The conceptual theory of Prameha Roga and its complications shows the rich knowledge of the Ayurveda which is ancient. The whole Description of this disease are scattered in different classics of Ayurveda however Brihattrayee has unique inference. This paper reviews the well documented concept of the Ayurveda about the Prameha Roga. The trend of diabetes is growing gradually in the societies and is very difficult to prevent and manage its complexity. The Ayurvedic concept of the prameha roga, gives information on the subject like definition, nidana, general samprapti, pathya apathya, classification, characteristics, features etc. also approaches to treatment. This article highlights the wisdom of ancient Indian literature and historical view of the disease i.e. Prameha Roga as well as its various complications including madhumeha. (Diabetes Mellitus)

Keywords: Prameha, Madhumeha, kaphaja prameha, Diabetes Mellitus.