DOSHA, DUSHYA, MALA, AND PURVARUPA IN PRAMEHA: UNDERSTANDING EARLY SIGNS AND PATHWAYS

Prameha, akin to diabetes mellitus in Ayurvedic medicine, is characterized by abnormal urinary discharge and systemic imbalances. This study explores the Ayurvedic concepts of Dosha, Dushya, and Mala to understand their roles in Prameha's pathogenesis and clinical manifestations. Through a review of classical texts and modern literature, the research highlights how vitiations in Doshas (Kapha, Pitta, Vata), affected Dhatus (Rasa, Rakta, Meda, Mamsa, Majja), and metabolic waste (Mala) contribute to the disease. It connects traditional Ayurvedic descriptions with contemporary understandings of diabetes, emphasizing the need to further integrate these in-sights into modern medical practices.