Abstract

A REVIEW ARTICLE ON AYURVEDA CORRELATE WITH DIABETIC RETINOPATHY

Dr. Anju Sangwan* and Dr. Trupti Bajpayi

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Abstract

The recognition of Prameha as one of the eight major disorders in the Charak Samhita underscores the significance that Ancient Ayurvedic scholars attributed to this condition, acknowledging it as a major health concern. Prameha is viewed as an early stage of Madhumeha (diabetes mellitus) if it is not properly managed. According to the Charak Samhita, Prameha results from an imbalance of the three Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), leading to an excess of sweet taste (Madhur Rasa) in the body. One of the serious complications of Prameha is diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to blindness in individuals with diabetes. Individuals with Prameha are at an elevated risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. The high sugar levels can damage the blood vessels in the retina, contributing to progressive vision loss. In the context of diabetes-related blindness (Madhumehajanaya Timir), all three Doshas and seven Dhatus are impacted, including the four layers of the eye (four DrishtiPatal). This review examines the integration of Ayurvedic knowledge with modern scientific understanding, focusing on the relationship between Ayurveda and Diabetic Retinopathy (Dwitiya Patalgata Timir).

Keywords: Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, Avarana, Timir.