Abstract

A CLINICAL STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF SHILAJATU ON MADHUMEHA (DIABETES MELLITUS)

Vandana Gupta*, Bipin Bihari Keshari, S. K. Tiwari, K.H.H.V.S.S. Narasimha Murthy

ABSTRACT

Madhumeha is one of the four types of Vatika Prameha characterised by passage of excessive quantity of urine having quality similar to madhu (polyurea & glycosuria) along with sweetness of whole body (hyperglycemia). While describing the pathogenesis of Madhumeha the Ayurvedic texts have explained the involvement of Ama (oxidative free radicals), Agni (digestive fire), Meda (adipose tissue) and Ojas (immunity), which play a vital role in the development and progression of madhumeha and its complication. The present study was conducted in 46 clinically diagnosed case of type-II diabetes mellitus with objective of clinical evaluation of drug Shilajatu in the management of type-II diabetes mellitus. Out of 46 registered patients only 40 patients turned up to complete follow up. Statistically highly significant result was observed in polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, weakness, burning & tingling sensation, joint pain, cramps, weight loss, loss of libido, fasting blood sugar, post prandial blood sugar, glycosylated heamoglobin and lipid profile.

Keywords: Madhumeha, type-II diabetes mellitus, Shilajatu etc.