Role of Rhizome Powder of Turmeric in the management of Madhumeha w.s.r. to Diabetes Mellitus - A Case Study

  • Dr. Krup Vasavda Assistant Professor, Department of Agadtantra, J S Ayurveda College, Nadiad, Gujarat, India.
  • Hegde Prakash L Professor,Department of Dravyaguna, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
  • Harini A. Associate Professor, Department of Dravyaguna, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v2i02.176
Keywords: Curcuma longa Linn, Diabetes mellitus, Haridra, Madhumeha

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by chronic hyperglycemia associated with disturbances of carbohydrates, fat, protein metabolism due to absolute or relative deficiency in insulin secretion, that metabolic disorder is considered as the Madhumeha in Ayurveda based on their symptoms. It is one of the types of Vataja Prameha. It results from various etiological factors. Here objective was to evaluate the efficacy of Ayurveda treatment in management of Madhumeha. A 35years old male came to SDM College of Ayurveda Hospital Kayachikitsa special OPD with complaint of Prabhoothamutra, Karapada Daha, Avila Mutrata and Kshudaathi Pravrthi. Examination, investigations and history leads to diabetes mellitus. So patient was treated with Haridra Choorna, Pathya, Apathya and Yogasananas. Ayurveda treatment has effective results in the management of Madhumeha by single drug administration orally.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v2i02.176
Published: 2017-04-30
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Dr. Krup Vasavda, Hegde Prakash L, & Harini A. (2017). Role of Rhizome Powder of Turmeric in the management of Madhumeha w.s.r. to Diabetes Mellitus - A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 2(02), 242-244. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v2i02.176
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Vol. 2 No. 02 (2017): MAR-APR
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Case Report

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