ROLE OF PATHYA APATHYA IN THE MADHUMEH (DIABETES MILLITUS): A REVIEW

According to the World Health Organization, diabetes affects one billion people worldwide. Ayurveda takes a holistic approach to health management. According to Ayurveda, most diseases are caused by improper eating habits, so it approaches the diet plan in a highly scientific manner. Ayurveda, emphasizes food as both a causal factor (Apathya) and a therapeutic factor (Pathya) in disease management .Before prescribing a diet for any disease, it is essential to understand the process of pathogenesis. Prameha is considered as Santarpanajanya Vikara that is of three types i.e., Vataj, Pittaj and Kaphaja. There are 20 different types of Prameha in Ayurveda. Madhumeha (DM-2) is one type of these Madhumeha mentioned under the heading of Vataj Prameha that is closely correlated to diabetes mellitus. Prameha is one of such disorder in which Pathya-Apathya affect its morbidity. Both poorer and higher socioeconomic levels have significant incidence rates of Madhumeha the disease is diabetes in both under certain conditions. Understanding Pathya and Apathya is crucial from Kriyakala's perspective and aids in the breakdown of a specific sickness, namely Samprapti Vighatana.