Conceptual study of Role of Gokshuradi Guggul in Mootravaha Srotodushti in Madhumeha with special reference to Diabetic Nephropathy

Vd. Darshana H. Ubhale; Dr. Manjiri S. Deshpande; Dr. Sadananad V. Deshpande

Volume : IV, Issue : VI, June - 2014

Conceptual study of Role of Gokshuradi Guggul in Mootravaha Srotodushti in Madhumeha with special reference to Diabetic Nephropathy

Vd. Darshana H. Ubhale, Dr. Manjiri S. Deshpande, Dr. Sadananad V. Deshpande

Abstract :

Introduction– Diabetes Mellitus has become ever growing world–wide health problem in all socio–economic groups leading to various complications like Nephropathy responsible for morbidity & mortality. Ayurvedic approach to pathogenesis of Madhumeha can provide solutions to rising cases of Diabetic Nephropathy by using various preparations. Gokshuradi Guggul is one of such ayurvedic preparations. Objective–1) To study Mootravaha Srotodushti in Madhumeha & its correlation with Diabetic Nephropathy. 2) To study efficacy of Gokshuradi Guggul in Mootravaha Srotodushti in Madhumeha. Materials & Methodology–1)Literary study of Mootravaha Srotodushti in Madhumeha & Diabetic Nephropathy was done.2)Literary study of efficacy of Gokshuradi Guggul in Mootravaha Srotodushti in Madhumeha was done. Discussion – Gokshuradi Guggul has Mootravaha srotodushti nashak (correcting vitiated urine carrying channels) & tridoshaghna (balancing 3 constituents of body– vata, pitta, kapha) effect in Prameha. Conclusion– Gokshuradi Guggul improves nourishment & maintains patency of Mootravaha srotas & improves resistance of kidney tissues against any adversity