Shilajatu and Swarna Makshika– A promising ayurvedic combination in the management of Madumeha (Diabetes)
Journal Title: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Madumeha is a general systemic disease caused by the derangement of tridoshas and manifest through the symptoms of urinary system. Diabetes can be included under the broad concept of Madumeha. The estimate of the actual number of diabetics in India is around 40 million, which causes a major health concern. Acharya Susrutha has mentioned two rasayana in Madhumeha cikitsa. They are Shilajatu and Makshika rasayana. Both these are having Tridoshashamana, Agnideepana, Medohara, Balya, Cakshushya, Vrishya and Yogavahiproperty. These minerals are richest source of many micronutrients Diabetes mellitus and vice versa can disrupt homeostasis of trace elements. The alteration of metals status increase oxidative stress that may contribute to the insulin resistance and development of diabetic complications. Thorough analysis of Ayurvedic concepts and modern research works carried out reveal that, Swarna Makshika and Shilajatu definitely play a role in glucose and insulin metabolism.
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Seetha Chandran, B. J. Patgiri, Prasanth Dharmarajan
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