EFFECT OF VAMAN IN STHUL MADHUMEHA: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

The study was conducted to evaluate cost effective and convenient treatment for Sthul Madhumeha in Ayurved. Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood glucose levels over a prolonged period. This high blood sugar produces the symptoms of frequent urination, increased thirst and increased hunger. Long term effect of Diabetes includes damage, dysfunction and failure of various organs. The long-term effects include progressive development of vasculopathy that may lead to renal failure, neuropathy etc. Prevalence of diabetes increased with age and reached at peaked at 60 to 69 years of age followed by declined at 70 years of age in India subjects. Ayurveda describes Prameha as a disease having cardinal features of “Prabhuta Avilamutrata’ which means excessive quantity and increased frequency of urine having turbid appearance. Ancient texts like Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita etc accepted that there are twenty types of Prameha according to Dosha. Charak has explained two different lines of treatment for both Sthula-pramehi and Krisha-pramehi types. Brihan to the Krish Pramehi and Apatarpana in the form of Shodhan and Shamana. The study was carried out to see the effect of Vaman Karma in the management of Prameha. To Study the effect of Vaman Karma in Prameha. A case study of 45 years old male patient with Adhaman, Udar-daha, Amlodgar, Katishula since 4-5 years, was treated with Vaman Karma followed by Ayurvedic drugs. A case recorded and treated in our institute. Significant results were seen in patient. Encouraging results were obtained which are presented in full paper.