What is Diabetes?

Madhumehari Granules: This describes the merits of Madhumehari Granules in the Context of modern life style. Herbs and Minerals which are known for their valuable antidiabetic activity are described in detail, in Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda, Prameha is of 20 types. One of them is Vataj Prameha (Madhumeha). In Modern Science, Madhumeha is known as Diabetes mellitus.

What is Diabetes? : If the level of blood Glucose rises above its normal level, this condition is known as diabetes, it gets increased. Normal values of Blood Glucose: Fasting 80 to 129 mg/100ml, Post Prandeal 120-150 mg/100ml.

How it occurs in the body: The body receives energy from food & strength by the diet or food. The food undergoes metabolism inside the body. The food constitutes Carbohydrates, Proteins& fats, which are responsible for giving energy to the body.

Unctuous food produces more energy. Blood sugar increases due to the following factors.

• If we are talking calories in more quantity.
• If we secretion of insulin is less.
• If the function of the pancreas gets disturbed. In many cases, diabetics may pass sugar in their urine. This increases sugar level in the blood gives rise to many complications and in such cases diabetes can attack the body easily.

Symptoms of Diabetes:

* Weight loss,

*Increased Hunger (Polyphagia) ,

*Increased Thirst (Polydypsia) ,

*Increased Urination (Polyurea),

*Weakness,

*Non feet,

*Leg Cramps,

*Itching around genitalia, in females (Vaginitis),

*Difficulty in retracting of fore skin of penis (Balanitis).

Clinical Trial Report:

The first clinical trial was conducted by Lt Dr.Varadpande and Dr. Maridkar. Then the trial was conducted by Dr. Shard Pendesey’s (Famous diabetologist) clinic at Dhantoli, Nagpur .

30 Patients of both sexes in age of group of 25 to 40 years, who were freshly diagnosed as a case of NIDDM &who had not responded to dietary restrictions for a period of three months, were selected.

Conclusion:

Madhumehari Granules shows a significant hypoglycemic action after three months. The papers were presented on Madhumehari granules. In 1995, at Banaras University , in 1998, at K.E.M Mumbai.

Madhumehari Granules: Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Pvt. Ltd.Bagpur. Has brought out Madhumehari Granules, which is a combination of Herbs * Minerals and it is being used by large number of NIDDM diabetics, successfully.

Composition with Salient Properties of Ingredients.

Gudmar (Gymnema Sylvestre):

Effective in Diabetes. Regulates blood sugar level. It’s Leaves known to increase insulin level.

Gulvel (Tinospora Cordifolia): Gives energy & Strength to the body has and antioxidant activity. After extensive research, Bitter gourd (Momordica Charantia) exhibited a consistent hypoglycemic activity.

Jambu (Syzygium 0 Cummi): Regulates Blood Sugar Level.

Haldi+Amala: Gives energy and Strength to the body, has an Antioxidant properly.

Shilajit (Asphaltum): Markedly helps in the assimilation of Sugar.

Methi (Trigonella Foenum Graecum): Hypoglycemic activity is exhibited in Diabetics

Gularphal Ficus Glomerata: Boosts energy in diabetic patients.

Khadir Churna (Acacia catechu): Increases the secretion of insulin.

Kutaki (Picrorhiza Kurroa): Cholagogue in nature. Helps to tone up the metabolism.

Triwang Bhasma: Combination of oxides of Lead, Zinc and Tin Regulates blood sugar.

Tejpatrak & Chitrak: Helps in the digestion of food. Increases the insulin level.

Bijak and Neem: Regulates Blood sugar Level.

Indications:

1) Controls excess sugar of the blood.

2) Gives energy and strength to the body.

3) Strengthens the kidneys, eyes & liver.

4) Effective in the complications associated with Diabetes I.e., thirst, Numbness etc.

Dosages: 5 gm. twice a day before meal.

Reference:

1) Clinical Applications of Ayurvedic and Chinese herbs-Kerry Bone.

2) Herbal Options –Tapan Kumar Chatterjee.

3) Practical Management of Diabetes-Dr. Sharad Pendsey.

4) Bhavaprakash.

5) Indian Materia Medica –K.N.Nadkarni.

6) Research Papers from Internet.

SUGGESTIONS ABOUT DIET:

The simple exchange list is provided so that one can choose from a variety of food items, having approximately the same calorie value.

A) Cereals:

1 chapati =1 small puri =1/2 parotha =1 katori cooked rice.

B) Pulses:

1 Katori plain Dal =1/2 katori usal.

C) Vegetables (Cooked):

1 cup of cauliflower, bhendi, tomato, Cabbage, leafy vegetables is equivalent to a cup of potato, carrot, onion, green peas & beetroot. Provided the oil content is kept same.

D) Fruits :

1 apple =1 orange =1 mango =1 banana =12 grapes

E) Fats:

1 teaspoon (5gms) oil =1 teaspoon butter =1teaspoon ghee =1 tablespoon cream.

F) Snacks:

1 plate upama =1 plate poha =2 idlis+katori sambar =1 small dosa (plain) +1 katori sambar=1 kachori =1 Samos +1 katori sambar =1/2 plate chiwada (Provided the oil content is same.)

Precautions for Diabetics:

1) Obesity is one of the causes of Madhumeh.

2) Avoid intake of oily and spicy food, excess milk, & Fresh wine

3) After forties chances of prameh are more. So regular health check up is advised.

4) Invariably mental tension produces bad effects. So Mediation and yoga is advised.

In Chronic cases, for better results take Baidyanath Madhumehari Yog (Swarna Bhasma Yukta) along with Madhumehari Granules.

MADHUMEHARI YOG (Swarna Bhasma yukta): Swarna Bhasma is used in it. Gold is a nervine tonic. It therefore helps in combating Diabetic Neuropathy, commonly encountered in Diabetes. Diabetics are prone to infections, while Gold is known to improve immunity & metabolism.

BAIDYANATH BASANT KUSUMAKAR RAS (Swarna Bhasma Yukta): Debility occurs due to Diabetes. To over come it, take Baidyanath Basant kusumakar Ras (Swarna Bhasma Yukta) along with Baidyanath Madhumehari Granules. As it contains Swarna Bhasma, it improves Immunity & working efficacy, Gives energy and strength to the body & also helps to relieve the complications associated with Diabetes i.e., increased thirst, increases urination , numbness etc. Ideal for both men and women.

Note: For the use of Medical Practitioners.