A critical review study on madhumeha (diabetes mellitus) and its preventive approach

Madhumeha is a clinical entity described in Ayurveda under the types of Vataja Prameha. It is caused by the ag- gravation of Vata, the patient passes excess urine, which is sweet, astringent in taste, slightly turbid and pale in colour. Madhumeha can be correlated with an identical disease delineated in modern medical sciences as Diabetes Mellitus. DM has turned out to be the considerable silent killer today within the world. In Ayurveda it is de- scribed in Vataja Pramehas and can be managed conservatively with Modifications in diet, exercise, medication and lifestyle are all important factors in the successful treatment of type 2 diabetes and are assimilated into the ancient Indian medicinal practice of Ayurveda. Drugs like Chandraprabha (Curcuma zedoaria), Gudmar (Gymnema sylvestre), Asana (Pterocarpus marsupium), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Shilajit (Purified Bitumen), Khadir (Acacia catechu), Vacha (Acorus calamu), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Jambu (Syzygium cumini) are effective in controlling hyperglycemia. This study is consists of a brief classical picture of Madhumeha and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus along with its burden on society and classical management. Keywords: Chandraprabha, Diabetes Mellitus, Madhumeha, Prameha, Vataja.