Abstract

Dr. Swati Verma*, Dr. Shikha Pandey and Prof. Uttam Kumar Sharma

ABSTRACT

Neglecting the basic principles of Dincharya and Ritucharya and adaptation of sedentary life style, is cause of a number of diseases like Madhumeha, Sthoulya, Vatrakta etc. Madhumeha is described as a type of Prameha further explained under the Vataj type of Prameha. Acharya Sushruta has stated that the most of the Prameha gets converted into Madhumeha, if not treated timely.[1] The word Madhumeha is combination of two terms Madhu (means honey) and Meha (means excessive flow respectively) i.e. excessive urination which is turbid in color. Diabetes mellitus is the most appropriate disease resembling pathology and characteristics of Madhumeha. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin. Madhumeha may be managed by good conduction of Ahara- Vihara, Yoga, Shodhana Karma and use of various ayurvedic formulation. Towards the management of Madhumeha, Panchkarma has gain great attention since some specific modalities of Panchkarma effectively remove vitiated Doshas and Vasti Karma is one of them. Considering this aspect present article summarized Ayurveda perspective of Vasti Karma towards the management of Madhumeha.