Management of Complication of Diabetes through Panchakarma
Dr. Ritu Wadhwa1*, Dr. Jaya K. Ghore2
Citation : Dr. Ritu Wadhwa, Dr. Jaya K. Ghore, Management of Complication of Diabetes through Panchakarma International Journal of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products 2018 ,4(4) : 1-4.
Background: Prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is rapidly rising throughout the globe at an alarming
rate, where India leads with largest number of diabetics and became "diabetes capital of the world." As diabetes is a metabolic disorder and chronic in most case, its complications can effectively be minimized through proper selection of Panchkarma Therapy.
Objectives: To highlight the panchkarma procedures in microvascular complications of diabetes.
Methods: Microvascular complications include damage to eyes (retinopathy) leading to blindness, damage to kidneys (nephropathy) leading to renal failure and to nerves (neuropathy) leading to abnormal and decreased sensation. In Diabetic Nephropathy Mild Snehan. Swedan & Basti helps to improve function of nephrons of kidney. Abhyanga and Netra Tarpana helps to reduce inflammation which helps to improve the vision and
also helps to reduce the dryness of eyes thus useful in Diabetic Retinopathy. Diabetic Neuropathy can be treated by pada abhyang and Takradhara swedan.
Results: If Panchakarma Therapies judiciously administered can prevent onset of complications in most cases & preventing the worsening of complications.
Conclusion: Panchkarma therapies may improve quality of life and solve Complication of Diabetes