Abstract

A CASE STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF DEVDARU CHOORNA IN PRAMEHA W.S.R TO DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE II

Dr. Samiksha Moreshwar Bhure*, Dr. Ankush Haushiram Gunjal

.

Abstract

Introduction: Prameha is co – related with Diabetes Mellitus Type II in Ayurveda. Prameha is a disease characterised by increased frequency of micturition and the urinary output. It is a metabolic disorder which is characterised by high glucose level in blood. Aims & Objectives: 1. To study the efficacy of Devdaru Choorna in the management of Prameha w.s.r. to Diabetes Mellitus – Type II. 2. To Study the etiopathogenesis of Prameha w.s.r. to Diabetes Mellitus – Type II. Materials & Methods: A 45-year-old female patient came to OPD of Kayachikitsa department of our institute SMBT Ayurved Hospital, Dhamangaon, Nashik with complaints of Prabhuta mutrata (frequent nocturnal urination) 7-8 times, Avila mutrata, Pipasa (excessive thirst) and excessive hunger, Dourbalya (generalised weakness), and Atisweda (excessive sweating) & Naktamutrata 3- 4 times for a period of 4 months. The patient was administrated 2 gm Devdaru Choorna twice a day before meal with Luke warm water for 30 days of duration. Result & Conclusion: Based on the subjective & objective criteria, improvements was observed after 30 days. Following the therapy, no complaints were reported after 15 days i.e., on the 45th day. This indicated that Devdaru Choorna is effective in management of Prameha w.s. r. to Diabetes Mel l i tus Type II.

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus Type II, Prameha, Devdaru Choorna.