Role of Ahara and Aushadha Mentioned in “Prameha Chikitsa Adhyaya” of Charak Samhita in Management of Agni with Special Reference to Kaphaja Prameha

Abstract

 In Ayurveda health is dependent mainly on Equilibrium of Dosha, Agni, Dhatu and Proper function of Mala. Agni is the only factor in life, and when it disappears, it causes death. Keeping Agni in good condition promotes long life. Jatharagni is divided into four separate states. Sama (well-maintained and regular), Manda (weak or less powered), Teekshna (intenese), and Vishama (irregular) states. Samagni is the only one of Agni's four states that is thought to be normal; the others are thought to be abnormal.Life style disorders like Prameha (Diabetes Mellitus), Sthaulya (Obesity), Hridroga (cardiovascular diseases) are mainly caused by sedentary lifestyle which is main cause of Agni mandhya. There is detailed description about Prameha and its classification in our classics. Kaphaja Prameha has 10 types, Pittaja are 6, and Vataja are 4. Diabetes Mellitus caused either by B cells dysfunction or by insulin resistance in both cause there is impairment of Agni. The Aushadha and Ahara described in Prameha chikitsa are mainely act upon vitiated Kleda which is predisposed by Agnimandhya. Ahara like Madhu, Yava, Mudga Yusha etc and Aushadh like Haritaki, Musta, Lodhra etc are kindle Agni and cause depletion of  Kleda which is main Dushya of Prameha thus helps in mitigates disease.