A CLINICAL APPROACH OF PATHYA KALPANA IN PRAMEHA: A REVIEW

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus is becoming the fastest considerable disease in the world. According to WHO, in 2014, 8.5% of adults have Diabetes. In 2020, according to the international diabetes federation (IDF), India has an estimated 77 million people with Diabetes, making it the 2nd most affected globally. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where food, drinks and sedentary habits play a significant role. In Ayurvedic classics, it is mentioned that Prameha is caused by apathya ahara and vihara. Though many anti-diabetic drugs are administered along with this medication, diet plays a vital role in controlling and managing the disease. Acharyas have mentioned many Ahara dravya as pathya and explain pathya kalpanas like kulattha yusha, masura yusha, mudgamalaka yusha, yava pupalika etc. The pathya kalpanas described have a glycemic index of below 50 and acts as Kaphavatahara, medohara, and anti-diabetic property.