Abstract

PRAMEHA: A BRIEF POSTULATION

Dr. Sheetal Abhijeet Shelke*

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Abstract

Prameha means diabetes which involves high level of blood sugar, frequent urination and presence of sugar in urine, etc. Ayurveda the ancient science of medical system describe diabetes as Madhumeha or Prameha. Ayurveda mentioned various types of Prameha depending upon imbalance of the Doshas; Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Prameha is one of such disease that is most widely described in almost all classical Ayurvedic texts but not well established in conventional parlance. The disease Premeha, has been named on its major clinical signs Avila- Prabhuta-Mutra (Excess and contaminated urine). Ayurveda describe various treatment modalities for the management of Prameha such as; conduction of pathya, yoga and sodhana karma along with use of ayurveda formulation and herbs.

Keywords: Madhumeha, Prameha, Diabetes, Mutragat Roga.