European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

YAVA – A BOON FOOD TO MADHUMEHI VIS-À-VIS TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Dr. Vijayalakshmi S.* and Dr. Abdul Khader

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda has given utmost importance to Pathya in maintaining the healthy state and also in the management of diseases like Prameha. As the incidence and prevalence of diabetes is continuously rising warrants an effective strategy for its prevention and control. As told by Acharya Sushruta Apathyanimittaja Madhumeha which simulates with type 2 Diabetes mellitus is caused due to apathya ahara and vihara. Hence nidana parivarjana and pathya palana plays an important role in correcting the samprapti and preventing its reccurance. This article highlights the importance of yava pradhana ahara in Madhumeha and scientific evidences which supports the mechanism of yava which helps in the prevention and management of Prameha.

Keywords: Madhumeha, Yava, Type2 Diabetes mellitus, Barley.