Abstract

Dr. Kriti Joshi*, Dr. L.C. Harjpal and Dr. S hweta Singh

ABSTRACT

According to Ayurveda, the human body is composed of innumerable Srotas, (micro or macro channels), which carry out all the physiological functions of the body. Apart from carrying out essential physiological processes, the Srotas also help the body to restore normal health. Various Srotas have different functions based on where they are located and how they are distributed throughout the body. Pathological changes in the body are due to Sroto dushti. Doshas in their vikrita state vitiates the body and along with dushya, srotas and other factors contributes to the samprapti of vyadhi i.e disease. Prameha which is correlated as Diabetes is a global illness which is considered a metabolic syndrome in which various types of Dhatu( meda, mansa, rasa, mutra etc.) and their respective srotas gets vitiated. Not only Meda dhatu and Medavaha srotas other Srotas like Rasavaha, Annavaha, Purishavaha, Mutravaha srotas etc also gets vitiated by their separate Nidanas which take part in the pathogenesis of Prameha. Due to the present lifestyle the prevalence rate of diabetes (prameha) has been projected to grow by 40% by next decade. This prevalence has increased the risk for cardiovascular diseases and chronic kidney diseases. We can see the significance of the disease given by the seer because Prameha is listed among the eight major disorders in Charaka Nidana. Despite of recent progression in medical science, there are still some drawbacks in understanding of pathogenesis at strotas level (shrotodushti). Through this article an effort is made which provides a better and in depth understanding of prameha as a vvyadhi in Ayurvedic perspective which is further helpful in providing better management.