A LITERATURE REVIEW ON MADHUMEHA WITH SPECIAL REFRENCE TO TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

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Dr. Narmada Meshram
Kaychikitsa department,Pakwasa Samanvaya Rugnalaya,Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Hanuman Nagar Nagpur
Contact No. : 8600242556, Email : narmada.meshram1997@gmail.com

Date of Acceptance : 27 Jun 2025

Date of Publication : 29 Jun 2025

Article ID : SD-IJAY_137

How to cite this article : http://doi.org/10.55552/SDNJAY.2025.3207

Abstract

Madhumeha, commonly known as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in modern medical science, is a condition described in Ayurveda under the category of Vataj Prameha. This disease is characterised by the excessive passage of urine that is sweet, astringent in taste, slightly turbid, and pale in colour. Madhumeha can be correlated with diabetes mellitus in contemporary medicine. Today, it is often referred to as a silent killer due to its gradual onset and severe complications if left untreated. According to Ayurveda, Madhumeha can be effectively managed through dietary modifications, regular exercise, and appropriate medication. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian healthcare system, has been practised since the beginning of civilisation and offers holistic approaches for managing chronic diseases like Madhumeha. Lifestyle illnesses such as DM have become more serious and are increasing dramatically worldwide. Type-2 diabetes is responsible for about 80% of the cases. Clinical symptoms and prognosis of Madhumeha are similar to diabetes mellitus.

KEY WORDS:-  Diabetes Mellitus, Madhumeha, Prameha, Vataj, Pittaj, Kaphaj.