What is prameha , & madhumeha according to Ayurveda?  

Diabetes mellitus is a condition not new to Ayurveda. In ayurveda, diabetes is mentioned as Madhumeha which is a type of Prameha characterised by discharge of sweet urine through urethera. Caraka and Sushruta (600 and 400 BC) had classified 20 varieties of 'Meh' under 'Vat' 'Pitta' and 'Kapha' syndromes. Madhumeha consists of a three clinical types identified as Vataja, Pittaja and Kaphaja. Kaphaja Madhumeha may be related to high growth hormone in the system and pittaja is the one which may be related to high level of glucocorticoids. In the progression of diabetes, the initial stage of Prameha, the Kapha dosha is at high level which later on changes into Kaph Kashay. Similarly Pittaja Prameha leads to Pitta Kashya.
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Answered by deepthi at 7:25 PM on August 17, 2008

Prameha:-
when the content of mens seaman flows with and after the urine discharge is known as prameha.
Madhumeha:-
when the content of body glucose flows through urine discharge then it known as madhumeha.

Answered by Sanjay at 1:35 PM on July 28, 2008

Diabetes mellitus (Prameha- Madhumeha) has been discussed in Ayurveda from ancient times. Charaka gave an exhaustive description of the disease ‘Prameha’ which ultimately progresses towards Madhumeha or the sweetness of urine in addition to polyuria.

Answered by My creations at 7:10 PM on July 23, 2008