Abstract

PRAMEHA: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS FROM VARIOUS COMPENDIUMS

Rohit Gera*, Veera Kumara K. and Shreyashri N. Suvarna

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Abstract

Background – Prameha is a collective term encompassing a wide range of urinary disorders, each with distinct etiologies, pathologies and treatments. To gain a comprehensive understanding of Prameha, it is essential to examine its descriptions and classifications as they are presented across various classical Ayurvedic compendia, given that the information is dispersed throughout these ancient texts. History- Prameha is said to have originated during the time of the Daksha Yaga. The earliest references to Prameha can also be found in the Kaushik Sutras of the Atharva Veda. Objective- To offer a comprehensive overview of Prameha as detailed in Ayurvedic texts. Methods- A comprehensive collection of data has been compiled from various Ayurvedic texts and online sources. Results- Prameha is a syndrome encompassing various clinical conditions characterized by increased urine quantity or frequency, often accompanied by turbidity.

Keywords: Prameha, Diabetes, Madhumeha, Ayurvedic texts.