Role of Vamana (Therapeutic Emesis) and Virechana (Therapeutic Purgation) on BSL (Blood Sugar Level) in Diabetes Mellitus W.S.R. to Madhumeha: A Case Study

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a clinical syndrome characterized by hyperglycemia due to absolute or relative deficiency of insulin. Long standing metabolic derangement can lead to the development of complications of diabetes, which characteristically affect the eye, kidney and nervous system. DM occurs worldwide and is a major burden upon health care facilities in all countries. The characteristic features of DM have close resemblance with Prameha (disorder with excessive urination and turbidity) in Ayurveda. Madhumeha is a type of Vataja Prameha and is most close to DM. One variety of this Madhumeha (DM) is Aavaranjanya (due to occlusion) in which Vayu aggravates due to occlusion by Pitta or Kapha. This type of Madhumeha (DM) can be managed by Samshodhana (bio-purification) Chikitsa. Panchakarma is becoming popular in the prevention and management of lifestyle disorders. Vamana (emetic therapy) and Virechana (purgation therapy) are the two Panchakarma procedures of Samshodhana Chikitsa that are compatible to overcome this Aavarana (occlusion). A study was planned to assess their combined efficacy in controlling blood sugar level in the patient with DM by adopting classical methods of Vamana and Virechana. Although this is a single case study, but the study yields some very interesting results in reducing the blood sugar levels.