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INTRODUCTION OF PANCHAKARMA W.S.R. TO DIABETES MELLITUS - AN AYURVEDIC ASPECT

Dr. Yogesh Kumar*, Dr. Basant Kumar and Dr. Amitabh Kumar

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Panchakarma is a specialty of Kayachikitsa (Medicine). Pancha means ‘five’ and Karma means ‘action’, so Panchakarma means five actions. Panchakarma (five major BioPurification Therapies) a) Vamana, b) Virechana, c) Basti, d) Nasya, e) Raktamokshan. These five procedures use for internal purification of the body through the nearest possible route. Such purification allows the biological system to return to homeostasis and to rejuvenate rapidly and also facilities the desired pharmacokinetic effect of medicines administered thereafter. Panchakarma provides a comprehensive therapy role as a promoter, preventive, curative & rehabilitative procedure. Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common non-communicable diseases in the world. Diabetes management in India confronts various obstacles, including increased incidence in urban and rural regions, a lack of disease awareness among the general public, inadequate health care facilities, high treatment costs, inefficient glycaemic control, and an increase in the prevalence of diabetic complications. Diabetes is a chronic condition that arises when the pancreas does not create enough insulin or when the body cannot adequately use the insulin that is produced. Panchakarma therapy has curative aspect as well as preventive for diabetes mellitus. So, the Panchakarma may be used as preventive measure for Diabetic mellitus. in Ayurveda as Vataja pramehas, which can be managed conservatively with exercise, nutrition, and internal treatment.

Keywords: Panchakarma, Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, Raktamokshan.. Diabetes mellitus, Madhumeha.