Abstract

Dr. Dinesh Ishwar*

ABSTRACT

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by polyuria, polydipsia, hyperglycemia, glycosuria and generalized weakness may be associated weight loss. In Ayurveda, Diabetes is known as “rich man disease” which can be understood by etiological factors of Madhumeha and it is also known as life style disorder in which main causative factor is said to be sedentary life style and dietary fault. Ayurveda includes three basic management of all diseases i.e Ahar (diet), Exercise and aushadha (drug) in which Ahar (pathya) plays an important role in the management of DM. In India 2000s, the prevalence has risen to 12% to 19% in urban areas and to 4% to 9% in rural area. Diabetes is predicated to double globally from 171 million in 2000 to 366 million 2030 with a maximum increase in India. It is predicted that by 2030 diabetes mellitus may afflict upto 79.4 millions individuals in India. Acharya Charaka yava is specially advised in prameha chikitsa due to its ruksha santarpana. Yava (Barley) is one of the most ancient cereal and best pathya in madhumeha as per Ayurveda. Triphala is also best for diabetes along with yava which is beneficial to reduce etiopathology of DM .Yava particularly high in ?-glucan , a 50% reduction in glycemic peak can be achieved with a concentration of 10% ?-glucan in diet where as Triphala contained Menthol and Sorbital is believed to have hypoglycemic effect and which is beneficial for DM.