Concept of Diabetic Neuropathy and its management in Ayurveda

Diabetes mellitus is a giant disease considered as one of the arch enemies of the mankind. The evidences at present suggest that incidence of Diabetes mellitus is raising among the general population. In Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus closely resembles a disorder called Madhumeha, which is a subtype of Vataja Prameha. In Avarnjanya Madhumeha vitiated Kapha, Pitta and Meda causes Avarana to Vata that leads its aggravation causing diminution of vital Dhatus. This may lead to the complication of Madhumeha such as Diabetic Neuropathy. According to Ayurvedic principles there is involvement of Vata and Pitta Dosha in diabetic neuropathy. The drugs used conventionally are mostly for relief in the symptoms and moreover they have certain side effects. Many single drugs and Ayurvedic formulations are used in practice have significant effect on the symptoms of numbness, tingling, burning sensation and pain in the patients of diabetic neuropathy