Diabetes mellitus is a medical condition in which the body’s ability to produce insulin is marginally or significantly reduced. Due to this condition, the absorption of glucose by the body cells becomes insufficient and the blood sugar level rises. Type 1 diabetes patients produce little or no insulin and therefore require insulin injections to control their blood sugar. Type 2 diabetic patients can control their blood sugar with a combination of diet, weight management, exercise, and glucose-lowering medications.
Diabetes mellitus is known as “Madhumeha” in Ayurveda. Ayurveda describes the pathology of this disease as the result of a disturbed “Meda, Kleda and Kapha”. It is believed that all body tissues lose their vitality due to this condition.
Patients with type 1 diabetes who depend on insulin injections should monitor their blood sugar levels and continue the injections regularly. Patients with type 2 diabetes may be able to control their blood sugar with Ayurvedic medicines and other measures, such as dietary restrictions and weight management.
Traditional Ayurvedic formulations useful in diabetes include: Arogya Vardhini, Vasant Kusumakar Rasa, Chandraprabha Vati, Prameha Gaja Kesari, Lodhrasava, Khadirarishta, Jambvasava, Trivanga Bhasma and Suvarna Makshik Bhasma. Herbal remedies useful in this condition include: Haridra (Curcuma longa), Nimba (Azadirachta indica), Karela (Momordica charantia), Saptakapi (Casearia esculenta), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata), Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) , Khadeer (Acacia catechu), Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Patol (Trichosanthe dioica), Vata (Ficus bengalensis), Udumbar (Ficus glomerata), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), Bilwa (Aegle marmelos) , Gudmar (Gymnema sylvestre), Methi (Trigonella foenum-graecum), Asana (Pterocarpus marsupium), Shilajit (purified bitumen) and Kumbha (Leucas cephalotes).
Most of the herbal remedies listed above gradually lower blood sugar and stimulate the body to secrete insulin on its own. These drugs also act on the tissues “Meda” and “Kapha”, reduce “Kleda” and restore the vitality of the body. Thus, they act on the fundamental pathology of this disease. With long-term use, these drugs can help reverse the disease process in diabetes and provide long-term relief or sometimes even permanent healing. Unlike modern medicines, medical emergencies such as hypoglycemia (a sudden drop in blood sugar) are not seen when using herbal remedies.
Long-term complications of diabetes include diseases related to the eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart, brain, intestines, genitals, skin, and feet. Ayurvedic medicines are very effective in preventing or significantly reducing symptoms associated with these complications, and are helpful in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Specially used Ayurvedic medicines are: Tapyadi Loha, Kaishor Guggulu, Agni Tundi Rasa, Vish Tinduk Vati, Kanchnaar Guggulu, Trayodashang Guggulu, Ekanga Veer Rasa, Vaat Gajankush Rasa and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis).
Thus, Ayurvedic medicines are useful for lowering blood sugar levels as well as treating long-term complications. These drugs can be used independently or as an adjunct therapy to modern medicine. Ayurvedic treatment can significantly reduce the morbidity (severity of the disease) and mortality (death rate) associated with diabetes mellitus.
Diabetes Mellitus – Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment
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