Abstract

HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL OF YAVANALA (SORGHUM BICOLOR L.)- ‘THE KING OF MILLETS’ IN REGULATING THE PATHOGENESIS OF DIABETIC INDIVIDUALS: A PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE HEALTH DEVELOPMENT

Varshanath B. and Harikrishnan G.*

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Abstract

Ayurveda offers vital counsel for diabetes care, emphasising the strategic insertion of millets as foods into the daily routine to stabilise blood sugar levels and promote overall wellness. Diabetes, often associated with an imbalance of kapha dosha (A bodily element) that results in kleda (Dampness) presents significant health challenges globally. A meticulous search strategy was applied to synthesize data from PubMed, Scopus, and Google scholar resulting in the inclusion of 45 articles for this review. Specific keywords like "Yavanala", "Sorghum", "Prameha", "Diabetes", "Kleda", "Ayurveda", and "Sustainable Health Development" were used in different combinations to maximize the precision and comprehensiveness of the search. The concept of Kleda is being rigorously reviewed, with a comparison of its effects on prameha and advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Yavanala, a robust cereal crop, known in Ayurvedic classics for its Madhura (Sweet), Ruksha (dry), and Kashaya (Astringent) qualities, aid in achieving the equilibrium of doshas, notably Kapha. The current exploration also delves into Yavanala's kledaghna (Mitigating the dampness) property, which may hold promise in dropping the pathologic progression of diabetes and contributing positively to maintaining balanced blood glucose levels, as well as its possible significance for advancing sustainable health development. Furthermore, the adoption of Yavanala-based food products can be an essential phase towards long-term health development by offering a low-cost and easily accessible alternative to conventional grains for diabetes-affected communities. By embracing yavanala's potential, we can take a significant step towards ensuring equitable and inclusive health development for diabetes-affected communities globally through certification.

Keywords: Ayurveda, diabetes, kleda, sorghum, sustainable health development, yavanala.