Article: EXPLORING THE INTERPLAY OF PRAKRUTI IN PRAMEHA IN THE CONTEXT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS

Article Category: Original Research articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.15244

Pages: 80-82

Author: Sneha WB *, Vijayalakshmi S, Manjunatha Adiga

Abstract: Introduction: Prakruti is said to be the basic component of a human being. It has been explained in the classics that Prakruti provides susceptibility for certain diseases based on dosha. It is the time of the hour to explore and prove the concept clinically. Prakruti refers to the sum of all physical, physiological and psychological triads. One such disease is Prameha, which is one among santarpajanya vyadhi. Avaranjanya Prameha is caused by the vitiation of Vata by the aggravated dushya. Apathyanimittaja Prameha, sthula Prameha and zvaranjanya Prameha, described in Ayurvedic literature, have similarities with type 2 DM. The syndrome of Diabetes mellitus is mainly covered under the heading of Prameha. However, Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either or when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it makes. This is more prevalent in Kaphaja Prakruti. So, one can take precautions to prevent this, considering Kapha Prakruti as a risk factor. In this study, Kaphaja Prakruti was more prone to type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Objectives: To assess the relationship between Prakriti and Prameha with particular reference to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Materials and Methods: 100 diagnosed cases of Type 2 DM were evaluated, and a retrospective survey was conducted to assess the Prakruti. Particular importance was given to the predominant rasa consumed. Results: More patients with Kapha Prakruti were found than those with Pitta Prakriti and Vata Prakruti. Conclusion: This survey study was conducted to analyse which Prakruti is prone to developing Prameha and to understand the relationship between Prakruti and Prameha.

Keyword: Prameha, Prakruti, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.