Article: BAHIR PARIMARJANA CHIKITSA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY: A REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.10017

Pages: 27-30

Author: Rashmi R *, Seetha Devi P, Preethi B

Abstract: Peripheral Neuropathy is one of the most common micro vascular complications of Diabetes Mellitus characterized by paresthesia, significant deficits in tactile sensitivity, vibration sense, lower limb proprioception andkinesthesia. Due tothe knowledge of the adverse effects of long term use of modern medicinethere is a growing interest towards Ayurvedic System of Medicine for the treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN). Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa, the external purificatory measures like Abhyanga, Sweda, Lepa etcplays a significant role in the management of DPN. Hence this article highlights the importance of Bahir Parimarjana Chikitsa in the management of DPN.

Keyword: Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Bahir Parimarjana Chikitsa.