Effect Of Ayurvedic Herbs In The Management Of Lower Limb Complications Related To Diabetes Neuropathy- A Case Study

Research Article
Harish Vishnoi., Ayush Kumar Garg., Gulab Chand Meena., Amit Singh., Chandan Singh and L. N. Sharma
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2018.0902.1687
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus, Peripheral neuropathy, haridra, Ashwagandha, Majistha
Abstract: 

In the modern world Diabetes Mellitus is a common health problem. The busy and stressful life of modern era and physical inactivity plays important role in diabetes mellitus. This paper discusses a patient seen in the OPD of Dravyaguna department at Dr. S. R. Rajasthan Ayurved University College and hospital Jodhpur. His chief complaints were increasing weakness, burning sensation, pain, numbness and cramps in his lower extremities over the past 3 years. Past medical history includes a 7 year history of diabetes mellitus. Based on the full health history and physical examination, a diagnosis of Diabetic peripheral neuropathy was made. This paper discusses the probable correlation of this condition according to Ayurveda based on the doshas and dushyas involved (i.e., Samprapthi). This patient was effectively treated by the combination of haridra, ashwagandha and majistha. Among results burning sensation of hands and feet showed 67% relief, 100% relief in tingling sensation, 100% relief in numbness and 50% relief in Pain in lower limbs. All the symptoms showed highly significant results. Hence it can be concluded that Ashwagandha, haridra and majistha Churna is very effective in patients of Diabetic Neuropathy.