EFFICACY OF YASHADBHASMA WITH TRIPHALA CHURNA IN PRAMEHA ( TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS) WITH SPECIAL REF-ERENCE TO BSL AND HBA1C

Abstract

Prevalence of type - II diabetes is increasing in all countries, especially in India, at an alarm-ing rate. Various factors contribute to the rise in prevalence of type -II diabetes that include body fat distribution, rapid changes in eating habits, and lifestyles that are increasingly sed-entary .In this trial total 10 Subjects who was showing high BSL Fasting>130mg/dl, pp>180mg/dl and HbA1c >6.5mol. were selected from Kayachikitsa OPD of D. Y. Patil Ayurvedic Hospital,Nerul,Navi Mumbai.Yashad Bhasma (zinc ash) 100 mg +Triphala Churna 2 gms BD before Lunch and Dinner was given with warm water for three months .Data was recorded in CRF during regular monthly intervals. Statistical analysis done with help of paired t test and Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-rank test. The study showed reduc-tion of FBS, PPBS, and HBA1C values before and after the trial at the level of significance p < 0.01.The study also showed reduction of subjective parameters at level of significance p<0.01.