Prevention And Manegement Of Ziabetus Shakari [Diabetes Mellitus] Through Unani System Of Medicine: An Overview

Dr. Noman Khan; Dr. Mohd Abid; Dr. Rahat Raza

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

Prevention And Manegement Of Ziabetus Shakari [Diabetes Mellitus] Through Unani System Of Medicine: An Overview

Dr. Noman Khan, Dr. Mohd Abid, Dr. Rahat Raza

Abstract :

Inspite of improvement in the healthcare facilities available no of diabetic cases are still increasing. Studies have shown that the conventional way to manage diabetes was not able decrease burden of disease from the society. Nowadays, researchers are looking for an alternative approach to tackle and cease the ever–increasing load of diabetes. Unani System of Medicine (USM) is one of the oldest and time proven methods to manage this kind of situation. It has unique and scientific concept of diabetes mellitus. According to the basic philosophy of Unani System of Medicine the diabetes mellitus is the result of disturbance in quantity as well as quality of Akhlat (Humors) and Mizaj (Temperament) which leads to decrease in Hararat–e–Gariziya. This concept clearly describes diabetes, its pathogenesis, complications and holistic approach towards its management. Diabetes mellitus is a common and chronic metabolic disorder characterized by increased blood glucose level. In Unani system of medicine, diabetes mellitus is known as Ziabetus Shakari. The prevalence of diabetes in India is 77 million,second highest in the world if active control measures were not taken it may get even worse [1]. There are various Unani herbal preparations having antihyperglycemic, antioxidant and protective effect of heart, kidneys and nerves.