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MEHAHARA DASHEMANI- A NOVEL GROUP DEVELOPED BASED ON
SUSHRUTA’S MEHAHARA DRUGS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO
DIABETES
Nishteswar K1, Sushama Bhuvad
2*
1Prof. & HOD of Dravyaguna department, I.P.G.T. & R.A, Jamnagar-361008, Gujarat, India
2Ph.D scholar, Dravyaguna department, I.P.G.T. & R.A, Jamnagar-361008, Gujarat, India
*Corresponding author: E-mail: [email protected] ;, Contact: +91-9737037392
Received: 06/05/2015; Revised: 30/05/2015; Accepted: 15/06/2015
ABSTRACT
The cardinal signs of Prameha are Prabhuta and Avilamutrata (excessive and turbid urination).
When Pramehi suffers from boils and had severe complications can be called as Madhumehi.
Uncomplicated diabetes mellitus may be referred as Kshudrameha. WHO estimated 1.5 million
deaths in 2012 making it the 8th
leading cause of mortality. It is a life style disorder which cannot be
cured completely, but life span of an individual can be made worthy by palliative treatment.
Synthetic oral hypoglycemic agents are very popular to lower the blood sugar level but it’s
prolonged use may lead to Vit. B12 deficiency. Therefore the need of an hour is to find out a natural
hypoglycemic source for palliative treatment of Prameha. Sushruta’s therapeutic classification can
be explored for the Mehahara activity. In total 62 drugs have been incorporated under Mehahara
activity categorized under 7 groups of drugs i.e. Aragvadhadi, Salasaradi, Mushkakadi, Trapvadi,
Triphala, Vallipanchamoola, and Kantakapanchamoola. Among these drugs 55 are herbal in origin
and 7 are mineral in origin. In total 42 herbal and 2 mineral drugs have been evaluated for their anti-
diabetic property. These drugs act through different mechanism of action. Based upon the analysis of
62 drugs compiled from seven ganas and 43 drugs enlisted for the treatment of 20 varieties of
Prameha, a broad spectrum formulation known as “Mehaharadashemani” (Haritaki, Amalaki,
Bibhitaki, Guduchi, Haridra, Kiratatikta, Karavellaka, Asana, Meshashringi, and Shatavari) can be
used as palliative formulation for all types of Prameha
KEY WORDS: Mehahara dashemani, Madhumeha, Prameha
Review Article
Cite this article:
Nishteswar K, Sushama Bhuvad (2015), MEHAHARA DASHEMANI- A NOVEL GROUP
DEVELOPED BASED ON SUSHRUTA’S MEHAHARA DRUGS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE
TO DIABETES, Global J Res. Med. Plants & Indigen. Med., Volume 4(6): 111–124
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INTRODUCTION:
The epidemiological survey regarding
Diabetes suggests that it is 8th
leading cause of
mortility. As of 2013, 382 million people have
diabetes worldwide. In 2014, the International
Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimated that
diabetes resulted in 4.9 million deaths. The
greatest increase in rates was expected to occur
in Asia and Africa, where most people with
diabetes will probably live in 2030 (World
Health Organization fact sheet, 2013)
Acharya Charaka described about a
pathogenesis of Prameha as “the birds are
attracted towards the trees where their nests lie,
similarly, Prameha affects people who are
voracious eaters and have aversion to bath and
physical exercises.” There are two types of
Pramehi (suffering from Prameha) i.e. Sthoola
(obese) and Krisha (lean) pramehi. The
cardinal sign of Prameha is Prabhuta and
Avilamutrata (Excessive turbid urination).
Doshika dominance in the disease can be
categorized basing on colour of urine.
Objective assessment for doshas can be done
by boiling the urine to the stage of
solidification and the ratio of residual content
should be estimated. If residual content as
compared to its supernatant liquid is 1/5th
portion, it is Vataja; 1/7th
portion indicates
Pittaja and 1/9th
represents Kaphajadosha(K.
Nishteswar, 2003).
Acharya Sushruta has allocated separate
chapter for Madhumeha, keeping in view its
prognosis. One who is suffering from boils and
has severe complications is called madhumehi
and that is considered incurable (Sushruta
Nidana 6/24) (Trikamaji Yadavaji, 2008).
Diagnostic criteria for Madhumehi was quoted
as one who prefers to stand rather than move
from place to place, prefers sitting to standing,
lying down to standing, desires to sleep rather
than lie down in bed. This observation portrays
the extreme weakness of Madhumehi and refers
to extreme weakness or asthenic which may be
considered as bad prognostic sign. All types of
urinary abnormalities if not treated in time
develop Madhumeha and then become
incurable (Sushruta nidana 6/25, 27) (Trikamaji
Yadavaji, 2008). Uncomplicated diabetes
mellitus (DM) should not be referred with the
term Madhumeha. It is to be categorized under
Kshaudrameha.
Modern science classified Diabetes as Type
I and Type II. Type I DM It is due to beta cell
islet destruction by autoimmune process, and
these patients are prone to Ketoacidosis. Type
II occurs over 40 years of age. It is associated
with Hypertension, Dyslipidemia and
Atherosclerosis. This is the most prevalent
form and results from insulin resistance, mainly
caused by visceral obesity, with a defect in
compensatory insulin secretion (Harsh Mohan,
2010).
All oral hypoglycemic agents have side
effects on their prolonged use. Sulfonylureas
are associated with weight gain and
hypoglycemia. It’s not proved to be safe in
pregnancy. Metformin's major side effects are
seen in the gastrointestinal tract, with nausea,
cramps and diarrhea. Vitamin B12 deficiency
may occur after 1 year of drug administration
(Bell DSH, 2002). To find out natural sources
of hypoglycemic agent, one can make use of
drugs mentioned in classics. Acharya Sushruta
had classified drug basing on its pharmaco-
therapeutic implications. Some of the groups
like Aragvadhadi, Salasaradi, Mushkakadi,
Trapvadi, Triphala, Vallipanchamoola, and
Kantakapanchamoola do possess Mehaghna
(anti-diabetic) property. In the present study, an
attempt is made to generate the general
formulation which can be used in the
management of 20 types of Prameha by
reviewing these 62 drugs compiled from
therapeutic classification of Sushruta. For
analysis, the simple recipes quoted for 20 types
Prameha by Sushruta were also taken into
consideration. And drug’s review had been
carried out according to their Rasa (Taste),
Veerya (Potency), Vipaka (Bio-transformation),
Guna (Attributes) and Prabhava (principle
responsible for specific action), action and
indications mentioned in the classical texts and
research works related to anti-diabetic activity.
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MATERIAL AND METHOD:
The compilation of drugs had been done
from Sushrutasamhita along with its
commentary “Nibandhasamgraha” by
Dalhana. Rasapanchaka (Rasa, Guna, Veerya,
Vipaka, and Prabhava) action and indication of
drugs were compiled from
Bhavaprakashanighatu and Rajanighantu.
Recent research studies were downloaded from
Google scholar.
OBSERVATIONS
Sushruta had described total 62 drugs in 7
groups of drugs. Among them 55 are herbal and
7 are mineral in origin. These drugs are
tabulated below (Table 1):
Table 1. List of the drugs mentioned in therapeutic classification of Sushruta having Mehahara
(anti-diabetic) activity N
o
Drug Botanical
source
Rasa,
Veerya,
Vipaka
Indication Part
Used
Experimental study
Herbal
1. Aguru Aquilaria
agallocha
Roxb.
Rasa:
Katu,
Veerya:
Ushna
Karna-
Akshiroga
Leaf The drug acts through increased glucose
uptake by adipocytes and contained
antioxidant activity (Pranakhon Ratree et
al., 2011)
2. Ajakarna Dipterocarpus
turbinatus
Gaertn. f.
Rasa:
Katu,
Tikta,
Kashaya
Veerya:
Ushna
Meha,
Kushtha,
Visha, Vrana
Not yet evaluated for anti-diabetic activity
3.
Ajashrungi
Pistacia
integrrima
Stew.ex.Brandis
Shwasa,
Trishna,
Hikka, Kasa
Gall Pistagremic acid, triterpenic acid, has a
glycosidase inhibitory activity (Uddin Ghias
et al., 2012)
4.
Amalaki
Phyllanthus
emblica Linn.
Rasa:
Amla
Vipaka:
Madhura
Veerya:
Sheeta
Prameha,
Raktapitta
Leaves,
Seed
The maximum fall of 27.3% (p<0.001) in
the blood glucose level of normal rats was
observed at 6h during fasting blood glucose
studies, with the dose of 300mg/kg
identified as the most effective dose of seed
extract (Mehta Shikha et al., 2009).
5. Aragvadha Cassia fistula
Linn
Rasa:
Madhura,
Veerya:
Sheeta
Jwara,
Hridroga,
Udavarta,
Shoola,
Kushtha
Flower
petals,
bark
The significant anti-hyperglycemic activity
at a dose level of 400 mg/kg by inducing
insulin secretion (E. E. Jarald et al., 2013)
Catechin have insulin mimetic effect
(Pitchai Daisy et al.,2012)
6. Arjuna Terminalia
arjuna (Roxb.)
W. & A
Rasa:
Kashaya
Veerya:
Sheeta
Hridya, Meda,
Meha,
Kshatakshaya
Bark Ethanolic extract of bark exert
hypoglycemic activity by inhibiting glucose
absorption through intestine and
regenerating beta cells (Barman Sarajita et
al., 2012)
7. Asana Pterocarpus
marsupium
Roxb.
Rasa:
Kashaya
Kushtha,
Visarpa,
Shwitra,
Meha, Krimi
Heart-
wood
The four out of five phenolic C-glycosides
isolated from n-butanol fraction of ethanolic
extract of P. marsupium enhanced glucose
uptake by skeletal muscle cells (C2C12) in a
dose dependent manner (Mishra A et al.,
2013)
8. Bhoorja Betula utilis D.
Don.
Rasa:
Kashaya
Medahara,
Vishahara;
Bhutagraha,
Karnaroga
- Yet to be evaluated for anti-diabetic activity
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9. Vibhitaka Terminalia
bellirica Roxb.
Rasa:
Kashaya
Vipaka:
Madhura
Veera:
Ushna
Krimi,
Trishna,
Chhardi, Kasa
Fruit
rind
Octyl gallate isolated from the fruit rind of
T. bellerica has potential anti-diabetic effect
as it augments insulin secretion and
normalizes the altered biochemical
parameters in diabetic rat models (Latha RC
et al., 2013)
10. Chandana Santalum
album Linn
Rasa:
Tikta
Veerya:
Ushna
Shrama,
Shosha,
Trishna, Daha
Heart-
wood
S.album pet ether fraction has potential anti-
hyperlipidemic activity that can help in
overcoming insulin resistance (Kulkarni CR
et al., 2012)
11. Chitraka Plumbago
zeylanica Linn
Rasa:
Katu
Veerya:
Ushna
Grahani,
Kushtha,
Shotha, Arsha,
Krimi, Kasa,
Root, The results indicated that plumbagin
enhanced GLUT4 translocation and
contributed to glucose homeostasis (C Sunil
et al., 2012)
12. Dasikuruntaka (Neelapushpa)
Barleria
strigosa Willd.
Kushtha,
Kandu;
Vishahara
– Yet to be evaluated
13. Dhava Anogeissus
latifolia
Wall. ex Bedd.
Rasa:
Kashaya,
Madhura
Veerya:
Sheeta
Prameha,
Arsha, Pandu
Bark The bark administration, altered lipid
profiles and antioxidants level were
reversed to near normal than diabetic
control rats (Subramaniam Ramachandran
et al., 2012)
14. Gopaghanta (Karkoti)
Momordica
dioica Roxb
Kushtha,
Aruchi,
Shwasa, Kasa;
Deepana
Fruit Aqueous extract of fruit increased sr. insulin
level by 31.3% by stimulating beta cells of
pancreas (Singh Rambir et al., 2011)
15. Gridhranakhi Capparis
sepiaria Linn.
- Leaves Leaves exhibit hypoglycemic activity by
stimulating beta cells of pancreas (P.
Selvamani et al., 2008)
16. Guduchi Tinospora
cordifolia
(Willd.) Miers
ex Hook. f.
&Thoms.
Rasa:
Tikta,
Kashaya,
katu
Vipaka:
Madhura
Veerya:
Ushna
Trishna, Daha,
Meha, Kasa,
Pandu,
Kamala,
Kushtha,
Vatarakta,
Prameha,
Hridroga
Stem It may be through some peripheral
mechanisms, such as increasing the
glycogen storage in the liver or decreasing
the glucose release from the liver (Puranik
Nagaraja et al., 2010)
17. Haritaki Terminalia
chebula Retz
Rasa:
Kashaya
Veerya:
Ushna
Vipaka:
Madhura
Prameha,
Arsha,
Kushtha,
Shotha,
Udara, Krimi,
Shwasa, Kasa,
Hridroga
Fruit Pet ether extract fruit showed hypoglycemic
activity by stimulating beta cells of
pancreas, Reducing Lactate dehydrogenase
activity, at liver site- inhibiting glycolysis
and gluconeogenesis, and decreasing level
of glycosylated hemoglobin (Gandhipuram
Periasamy et al.,2006)
18. Kadara Acacia suma
Buch.-Ham.
Rasa:
Kashaya,
Tikta
Veerya:
Sheeta
Mukharoga - Yet to be evaluated
19. Kalaskandha Diospyros
embryopteris
Pers
Rasa:
Madhura
Veerya:
Sheeta
Prameha Fruit The activities of SOD, CAT, and GSH were
found to be increased in extract treated
diabetic rats in selected tissues.
The increased level of lipid peroxidation
(thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and
hydroperoxide) in diabetic rats was also
found to be reverted back to near normal
status in extract treated groups (Dewanjee S
et al., 2009)
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20. Kaliyaka Santalum
album
Rasa:
Tikta
Veerya:
Ushna
Vyanga - Same as 10
21. Kantaki
(Vikankata)
Flacourita
indica (Burm.
f.) Merr
Rasa:
Tikta
Veerya:
Sheeta
- Leaf
and
stem
Yet to be evaluated for anti-diabetic activity
22. Karamarda Carissa
carandas Linn.
var. congesta
(Wt.) Bedd.
Rasa:
Madhura
Veerya:
Ushna
Trishna,
Raktapitta
Leaves The doses of 500 and 1000 mg/kg of the
extract did significantly (p<0.05)
decrease the blood glucose levels of alloxan
diabetic Wistar rats at 4, 8 and 24 h.
(Swami Gaurav et al., 2010)
23. Karanja Pongamia
pinnata Pierre
Rasa:
Katu
Veerya:
Ushna
Yonidoshahara,
Kushtha,
Gulma, Arsha,
Vrana, Krimi
Leaves It could be due to potentiation of the insulin
effect of plasma by increasing the
pancreatic secretion of insulin from existing
β-cells or its release from bound insulin. Or
may be due to enhanced glucose utilization
by peripheral tissues (Sikarwar Mukesh S.et
al., 2010)
24. Lata-
karanja
Caesalpinia
bonduc
(L.) Roxb.
Dandy & Exell.
Rasa:
Katu
Veerya:
Ushna
- Seed
extract
The anti-hyperglycemic action of the
extracts may be due to the blocking of
glucose absorption (D.M. Kannura et al.,
2006)
25. Khadira Acacia catechu
(Linn. f.) Willd.
Rasa:
Kashaya,T
ikta
Veerya:
Ushna
Kandu, Kasa,
Aruchi, Meha,
Jwara, Krimi,
Shwitra,
Kushtha
Heart-
wood
It may have insulin secretaceous or insulin
sensitizing activity that lower down the
blood glucose level (Srivastava Swayam
Prakash et al., 2013)
26. Kiratatikta Swertia
chirayita
(Roxb. ex
Flem.) Karst.
Rasa:
Tikta
Veerya:
Sheeta
Jwara,
Shwasa, Kasa,
Shotha,
Trishna,
Kushtha,
Vrana, Krimi
Whole
plant
It is suggested that hexane fraction of S.
chirayita possibly acts through its insulin
releasing effect (Chandrasekar Bet al.,
1990)
27. Kramuka Areca catechu
Linn.
Rasa:
Kashaya
Veerya:
Sheeta
Aruchi,
Asyavairasya
Nut,
leaf
Hypoglycemic activity through alpha
glucosidase inhibition (M Senthil Amudhan
et al., 2008)
28. Kuchandana Caesalpinia
sappan Linn.
Rasa:
Madhura
Veerya:
Sheeta
Vrana, Daha Heart-
wood
Brazilein, active component of sappan
wood, decreases blood glucose in diabetic
animals. Brazilein inhibits hepatic
Gluconeogenesis by elevating the F-2, 6-BP
level in hepatocytes, possibly by elevating
cellular F-6-P/H-6-P levels and PFK-2
activity. Increased pyruvate kinase activity
may also play a role in the anti-
gluconeogenic action of brazilinv (You EJ
et al., 2005)
29. Kuruntaka Barleria
prionitis Linn
Kushtha,
Vatarakta,
Kandu, Visha
Leaf
and root
The extract has the potential to enhance the
glucose-dependent insulin release from the
pancreatic beta cells and thereby decrease the
blood glucose level only in alloxan-induced
diabetic rats (Reema Dheer et al., 2010)
30. Kutaja Holarrhena
antidysenterica
(Linn.) Wall.
Rasa:
Katu,
Kashaya
Veerya:
Sheeta
Arsha, Atisara,
Trishna,
Kushtha
Seed It may be the potentiating the insulin effect
of plasma by increasing either the
pancreatic secretion of insulin from the
existing beta cells or by its release from the
bound insulin (ManaSupriya et al., 2010)
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31. Madana Catunaregam
spinosa
(Thunb.)
Tirveng.
Rasa:
Madhura,
Tikta
Veerya:
Ushna
Vidradhi,
Pratishyaya,
Vrana,
Kushtha,
Shotha,
Gulma, Vrana
Fruit Exhibit hypoglycemic activity by
stimulating insulin secretion (Mishra Piyush
Ranjan et al., 2012)
32. Meshashringi Gymnema
sylvestre B. Br.
Rasa:
Tikta,
Vipaka:
Katu
Kushtha,
Meha, Krimi,
Vrana, Visha,
Shoola
Leaves It not only produces blood glucose
homeostasis but also increased the activities
of the enzymes affording the utilization of
glucose by insulin dependent pathways
(K.R. Shanmugasundaram et al., 1983)
33. Moorva Marsdenia
tenacissima
Wight & Arn.
Rasa:
Madhura,
Tikta
Meha,
Hridroga,
Kandu,
Kushtha,
Jwara
Root M. tenacissima has been evaluated by using
in vitro methods namely glucose oxidase
method and o-toluidine method (Nayak
Arabinda, 2014)
34. Mushkaka Schrebera
swientenioides
Roxb.
Medahara,
Grahi; Gulma,
Visha, Kandu,
Bastiroga,
Krimi
Fruit S. swietenioides and Glibenclamide
exhibited remarkable blood glucose
lowering effect in glucose tolerance test.
This indicates that the extract has capacity
to block glucose absorption (Rajkumar S.
Bagali et al., 2010)
35. Nimba Azadirachta
indica A. Juss.
Rasa:
Tikta
Vipaka:
Katu
Veerya:
Ushna
Kushtha,
Chardi,
Aruchi, Kasa,
Shwasa,
Krimi, Meha,
Arsha
Leaves,
oil
A significant hypoglycaemic effect was also
observed by feeding neem oil to fasting
rabbits. Recently, hypoglycemic effect was
observed with leaf extract and seed oil, in
normal as well as alloxan-induced diabetic
rabbits (Kausik Biswas et al., 2002)
36. Palasha Butea
monosperma
(Lam.) Taub
Rasa:
Kashaya,
Katu,
Tikta
Veerya:
Ushna
Grahani,
Arsha, Krimi,
Gudaroga,
Meha, Kushtha
– Yet to be evaluated
37. Patala Stereospermum
suaveolens DC
Rasa:
Kashaya,
Tikta
Veerya:
anushna
Aruchi,
Shwasa,
Shotha,
Chardi, Hikka,
Trishna
– Yet to be evaluated.
38. Patha Cissampelos
pareira Linn.
Rasa:
Katu
Veerya:
Ushna
Kushtha,
Atisara,
Hridroga,
Daha, Kandu,
Krimi, Gulma
Leaves This study unveils that the decrease in blood
glucose level may be attributed to the
stimulation of glucose uptake by peripheral
tissues and/or decrease in the
gluconeogenesis (Yadav Kuldeep Singh et
al., 2013)
39. Patola Trichosanthes
dioica Roxb
Rasa:
Tikta
Veerya:
Ushna
Kasa, Jwara,
Krimi
Unripe
fruit
It is able to decrease blood sugar level by
increasing the pancreatic secretion of
insulin from beta cells (Prashant Kumar Rai
et al., 2013)
40. Pootika Holoptelea
integrifolia
Planch
Rasa:
Tikta,
Katu
Veerya:
Ushna
Arsha, Krimi,
Prameha
Leaves H.integrifolia works by inhibiting ATP-
sensitive potassium channels in pancreatic
beta cells. This inhibition causes cell
membrane depolarization, which causes
voltage-dependent calcium channels to
open, which causes an increase in
intracellular calcium in the beta cell, which
stimulates insulin release (Sharma Sonu et
al., 2009)
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41. Rajani Coscinium
fenestratum
Colebr. or
Rubia
cordifolia
Rasa:
Katu,
Tikta
Veerya:
Ushna
Visha, Shotha,
Kushtha,
Visarpa,
Vrana, Meha,
Raktatisara
Root Alcoholic extract of R. cordifolia
(100,200,400mg/kg) significantly decreased
blood glucose level by increasing plasma
corticoids level (Patil Rupali et al., 2006)
42. Salasara Shorea robusta
Gaertn. f.
Rasa:
Kashya
Vrana, Sweda,
Krimi,
Bradhna,
Vidradhi, Karnabadhirya
– Yet to be evaluated.
43. Saptaparna Alstonia
scholaris R. Br.
Rasa:
Kashaya
Veerya:
Ushna
Kushtha,
Krimi,
Shwasa,
Gulma
Leaves,
bark
It produced a highly significant decrease in
blood glucose and a mechanism of this
action was upon insulin triggering and
direct insulin-like effects (B Deepti et al.,
2011)
44. Sariva Hemidesmus
indicus (L.) R.
Br.
Rasa:
madhura
Veerya:
Ushna
Aruchi,
Shwasa, Kasa,
Visha,
Pradara,
Jwara, Atisara
Root It acts by decreasing lipid peroxidation
index by antioxidant activity (Mahalingam
Gayathri et al., 2008)
45. Shaka Tectona
grandis Linn. f.
Raktaprasadana Root The effect may be due to presence of
flavonoid compound is reported to promote
regeneration of β cells (Pooja et al., 2011).
46. Shangreshta (Kakajangha)
Peristrophe
bicalyculata
Nees
Jwara, Krimi,
Kandu, Vrana,
Visha
– Yet to be evaluated
47. Shatavari Asparagus
racemosus
willd
Rasa:
Madhura,
Tikta
Veerya:
Sheeta
Grahani,
Arsha,Shotha
Root It acts by inhibition of carbohydrate
digestion and absorption, together with
enhancement of insulin secretion and action
in the peripheral tissue (Hannan JM et al.,
2012).
48. Shimshapa Dalbergia
sissoo Roxb ex
DC.
Rasa:
Katu,
Tikta,
Kashaya
Veerya:
Ushna
Shosha,
Kushtha,
Shwitra,
Chardi, Krimi,
Bastiroga,
Vrana, Daha
Leaves By providing a regenerative modification ag
ainst damage caused by alloxan to
endocrine cells of the pancreas (Niranjan
Pankaj Singh et al., 2010).
49. Shirisha Albizia lebbeck
(Linn.) Willd
Rasa:
Madhura,
Tikta,
Kashaya
Veerya:
Ushna
Shotha,
Visarpa, Kasa,
Vrana
Bark Effect may be due to by promoting the
insulin release from the undestroyed β-cells
or its action may be insulin like (Digbijay
Kumar et al., 2013)
50. Sushavi (karavellaka)
Momordica
charantia Linn.
Rasa:
Tikta
Veerya:
Sheeta
Jwara, Pandu,
Meha, Krimi
Fruit M.charantia protects pancreatic β-cells
through down-regulation of MAPKs and
NF-κB in MIN6N8 cells.
These include insulin secretagogue like
effect, stimulation of skeletal muscle and
peripheral cell glucose utilization, inhibition
of intestinal glucose uptake, inhibition of
adipocyte differentiation, suppression of
key gluconeogenic enzymes, stimulation of
key enzymes, HMP pathway and
preservation of pancreatic islet cells and
their functions (Baby Joseph et al., 2013)
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51. Tala Borassus
flabellifer Linn.
Rasa:
Madhura
Veerya:
Sheeta
Shukrala,
Madakara
Flower Attributed due to the potentiation of the
insulin effect of plasma by increasing the
pancreatic secretion of insulin from existing
β cells or its release from bound insulin
(Goyal Pradeep et al., 2014).
52. Tinisha Ougeinia
dalbergioides
Benth
Rasa:
Kashaya
Meda,
Kushtha,
Meha,
Shwitra, Daha,
Vrana, Krimi
- Yet to be evaluated.
53. Trikantaka Tribulus
terrestris Linn.
Rasa:
Tikta,
Madhura
Veerya:
Sheeta
Ashmari,
Prameha,
Shwasa, Kasa,
Hridroga
- Yet to be evaluated.
54. Vajravriksha (Snuhi)
Euphorbia
neriifolia auct.
Non Linn.
Rasa:
Katu
Veerya:
Ushna
Shoola,
Gulma, Udara,
Kushtha,
Unmada,
Medaroga,
Vrana, Visha,
Arsha
- Yet to be evaluated.
55. Vidari Pueraria
tuberosa DC.
Rasa:
Madhura
Veerya:
Sheeta
Shukrala,
Mutrala,
Jivaniya,
Rasayana
- Yet to be evaluated.
Mineral
1. Krishna-
loha
Iron Rasa: Tikta,
Madhura
Veerya:
Sheeta
Kshaya, Kushtha,
Gulma, Pleeha,
Meda, Meha,
Shwasa
- Yet to be evaluated
2. Lohamala (Mandoora)
Rust Rasa: Tikta,
Madhura
Veerya:
Sheeta
Pandu, Kamala,
Halimaka, Shosha
- Yet to be evaluated
3. Rajata Silver Rasa:
Kashaya
Vipaka:
Madhura
Veerya:
Sheeta
Hridya, Balya’
Daha, Trishna,
shosha, Jwara,
Prameha, Visha
- Yet to be evaluated
4. Seesa Lead Prameha, Grahani,
Vrana
Graded doses of Naga bhasma (100 and
200mg/kg) were administered orally with
suspension of milk using oral feeding
needle to control and experimental diabetic
rats. Treatment with Naga bhasma showed
no change in blood glucose level in normal
rats but normalized the impaired glucose
tolerance and alloxan-induced
hyperglycemia on long-term treatment
(Deshmukh Smita M et al., 2013).
5. Suvarna Gold Rasa:
Madhura,
Tikta,
Kashaya
Veerya:
Sheeta
Unmada, Apsmara,
Hridvepana, Kasa,
Shwasa, Atisara,
Grahani
- Yet to be evaluated.
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6. Tamra Copper Rasa:
Kashaya,
Madhura
Veerya:
Ushna
Kushtha, Krimi,
Kasa, Shwasa,
Kshaya, Sthaulya,
Grahani, Udara
- Yet to be evaluated
7. Trapu Tin Rasa:
Veerya:
Ushna
Medahara, Vrishya,
Balya; Prameha,
Vrana, Kshaya,
Kasa, Shwasa
Graded dose of Vanga Bhasma (25 and
50 mg/kg) were administered
intragastrically to normal and experimental
rats. Vanga bhasma treatment did not
influence the blood glucose level in normal
rats but normalized the impaired glucose
tolerance on long term treatment (Soni
Chandan et al., 2011)
DISCUSSION
Among 55 herbal drugs of ganas, in total 42
drugs had been screened for their anti-diabetic
activity. Still 13 drugs i.e. Tinisha, Gokshura,
Snuhi, Vidari, Kakajangha, Salasara, Patala,
Palasha, Vikankata, Kadara, Dasikurunta,
Bhoorja, Ajakarna are yet to be evaluated for
their anti-diabetic activity. Among mineral
drugs only two drugs i.e. Naga (Lead) and
Vanga (Tin) do possess anti-diabetic activity.
Analysis of these 62 drugs through various
lexicons showed that in total 23 drugs has
Mehahara activity. Among them 19 are herbal
and 4 are mineral in origin. Acharya Sushruta
had mentioned simple recipes in the
management of 20 types of Prameha. In total
43 drugs are enlisted in its management. After
comparing these two groups (Group of drugs
incorporated by Sushruta for the management
of 20 Prameha and another group of drugs
drawn from therapeutic classification), there
are 20 drugs common to both the groups. They
are Aguru, Amalaki, Aragvadha, Vibhitaka,
Chandana, Chitraka, Guduchi, Haritaki,
Kadara, Karanja, Khadira, Kramuka, Kutaja,
Moorva, Nimba, Palasha, Patha, Saptaparna,
Shimshapa, and Shirisha. Sushruta developed a
broad spectrum pramehahara formulation
consisting of Amalaki juice and Haridra mixed
with honey (Sushrutachikitsa11/8) (Trikamaji
Yadavaji, 2008). Based on this observation
Vagbhata included Dhatri (Amalaki) and Nisha
(Haridra) in the list of prime drugs
(Agryaushadhi) for the management of
Prameha (Vagbhata Uttara 40/48) (Paradakar
Hari Shashtri, 2010).
The person who get indulges constantly in
day sleep, absence of physical activities and
laziness, consumes foods and drinks which are
cold, unctuous and sweet etc. should be
understood as prone to Prameha. In such a
person, vitiated Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha
(Bio-humours), when get mixed with Meda
dhatu (adipose tissue) travel downward along
with channels of urine and get localized in the
the urinary bladder and begin to flow out
through urine and give rise to Prameha.
(Sushruta Nidan 6/4, pp) (Trikamaji Yadavaji,
2008). In prameha, all three doshas and
dushyas like Meda, Rakta (Blood), Shukra
(Semen), Ambu, Vasa (Muscle fat), Lasika
(Lymph), Majja (Bone marrow), Rasa, Ojas
and Mamsa (Muscle) are responsible for the
pathogenesis. (Charaka Chikitsa 6/8,pp).
The drugs used for the management of the
20 types of Prameha should be of Katu
(Pungent), Tikta (Bitter) and Kashaya
(Astringent) Rasa; Katu Vipaka (Bio-
transformation) and Ushna Veerya (Hot
potency) and should have Laghu (easy to
digest), Ruksha (Rough), Vishada (Clear) etc.
gunas, so that they can alleviate the vitiated
Kapha dosha and dushya.
Majority of the drugs mentioned above are
having Katu, Tikta, Kashaya Rasa; Ushna
Veerya; Laghu, Ruksha guna which can able to
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alleviate vitiated doshas and dushyas of
Prameha
The above mentioned drugs act through
different mode of action. Some of them act by
increasing activity of pancreatic cells,
increasing insulin sensitivity, exhibiting insulin
like activity, maintaining glucose homeostasis
(increase of peripheral utilization of glucose,
increasing synthesis of hepatic glycogen or
decrease in gluconeogenolysis), inhibiting the
intestinal glucose absorption, reducing
glycemic index of carbohydrate, reducing the
effect of glutathione, increasing glucose uptake
of adipocytes, enhancing glucose uptake by
skeletal muscles, decreasing insulin resistance,
increasing glycogen storage, reducing lactate
dehydrogenase, increasing activity of enzymes
for utilization of glucose, and inhibiting
carbohydrate digestion.
Majority of drugs may act by increasing
insulin secretion or as insulinmimmetics. E.g.
Aragvadha, Vibhitaka, Gopaghanta,
Gridhranakhi, Haritaki, Karanja, Khadira,
Kiratatikta, Kuruntaka, Kutaja, Madana,
Patola, Chirabilva, Shatavari, Shirisha,
Karavellaka, Tala. Some drugs like Arjuna,
Latakaranja, Mushkaka, Karavellaka, Shaka,
Shimshapamay produce their action by
inhibiting glucose absorption from intestine and
regenerating beta cells of Langerhans.
Out of 78 drugs (a combined list of
Ganadravyas and drugs mentioned for 20 types
of Pramehas), ten drugs are selected to
formulate Mehahara dashemani based on its
significant anti-diabetic and antihyperglycemic
activities reported during recent research
studies. The drugs included in Mehahara
dashemani are Haritaki, Amalaki, Vibhitaki,
Guduchi, Haridra, Kiratatikta, Karavellaka,
Asana, Meshashringi, and Shatavari.
CONCLUSION:
Acharya sushruta had mentioned various
groups of drugs for different disease conditions
in his therapeutic classification. There are in
total 62 drugs are mentioned for Mehahara
activity among them 55 are of herbal origin and
7 are mineral in origin. Majority of drugs are
screened for their anti-diabetic, hypoglycemic
or anti-hyperglycemic activity. Vataja Prameha
is not curable, due to contradiction in the
treatment by Dosha and Dushya. Therefore, a
lifelong treatment has to be taken for the
palliation of disease. The need of an hour is to
generate a potent herbal origin formulation
with fewer side effects on its prolonged use. A
potent broad spectrum formulation, Mehahara
Dashemani, (Consisting of Haritaki, Amalaki,
Bibhitaki, Guduchi, Haridra, Kiratatikta,
Karavellaka, Asana, Meshashringi, and
Shatavari) can be used as palliative treatment
for all types of Prameha to reduce the side
effects of prolonged use of synthetic anti-
diabetic drugs as well as to improve the life
span of the patients.
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