Article: A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF TUVARAKA RASAYANA KALPA ON INCREASED BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL IN TYPE-2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Article Category: Original Research articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.17259

Pages: 104-109

Author: Ashrita *, Yogeesha Acharya, Srinidhi Dhanya BS, Sandesha Kumar

Abstract: Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health challenges of the current era, with sedentary lifestyle contributing significantly to its rising prevalence. The burden of diabetes is increasing day by day. In Ayurveda, Prameha, which can be correlated with diabetes mellitus, is described as a Yapya Vyadhi, whose line of management includes Shodhana, Shamana, and Rasayana. Tuvaraka Rasayana is one such Pramehahara Rasayana, mentioned in the classical texts as a Naimittika Rasayana. Objectives: To assess the effect of Tuvaraka Rasayana Kalpa on FBS and PPBS in Type-2 Diabetes mellitus. Methodology: This was a single-arm study conducted on 30 subjects who fulfilled the diagnostic and inclusion criteria and provided informed consent. All subjects received two capsules of Mishraka Sneha on an empty stomach for 4 days, followed by administration of 10 ml of Tuvaraka Taila on an empty stomach for the next 6 days. Thereafter, subjects were advised to follow their regular diet without any medication for 15 days. FBS and PPBS were assessed on the 0th, 5th, 11th, and 26th day. Results: The administration of Tuvaraka Rasayana Kalpa showed a significant reduction in FBS (p=0.001) and PPBS (p=0.027) by the end of intervention with sustained improvement observed up to the follow-up period. Conclusion: Tuvaraka Rasayana aids in the elimination of Vikrta Kleda along with Kapha and Meda, thereby facilitating a reduction in blood glucose levels within a short duration and supporting improved maintenance by preventing the further accumulation of Kleda.

Keyword: Vikrta Kleda, Naimittika Rasayana, Ubhayabhagashodhana, Caturthabhaktantarita