The Significance of Rasayana in Madhumeha (Diabetes): A Review Article.

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is one of the major metabolic diseases characterized  by hyperglycemia performing from blights in insulin stashing, insulin  action, or both. Diabetes is associated with long-term potential effects  on almost all systems of the body, leading to various complications. Due to change in food habits and lifestyle, the cases of diabetes are increasing  rapidly. Diabetes which has been a global problem is well described in  the ancient Ayurveda science. Boosting immunity is essential to fight  disease and other complications. As described by Charaka a person can  attain Dheergaayu Smriti, Medha (Learning Power), Arogya,  youthfulness (tarun),vaya(age), Bala(strength), Utsaha(enthusiasm),  vakasauṣṭhava (proper speech) and such other healthy qualities by using  a Rasayana. Ajasrika Rasayana in the form of healthy food and  Naimitika Rasayana like Shilajita, Haritaki,Amalaki,Triphala etc. have  been mentioned in Ayurveda for treatment of Diabetes mellitus.In  addition to this proper behavorial region is mentioned in form of Achara  Rasayana. Rasayana should be taken according to vaya, prakriti ,  satmya and severeity of disease. Due to the chronicity of diabetes,  complications like Manodourbalyam & Indriyadaurbalyata also occur. Rasayana should be used in Madumeha chikitsa according to rog-rogi  bala. The detailed description of matter has been given in full paper.