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''Prameha'' is described as a set of complex clinical disorders characterized by frequent abnormal micturition, with the etiology involving genetic predisposition as well as diet and life style. The role of stress and obesity in the pathogenesis is also elaborately described in ''prameha'' have much in common with those described for obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus. The management of ''prameha'' emphasizes dietary and life style recommendation and herbal preparations. Due to the richness and complexity of the compound in plants, herbal therapy has always been thought to act on multiple targets. Even one single compound can have multiple target which acts as a double edge sword in managing diabetes mellitus. ''Medhya'' or mental health promoting drugs, if added along with anti-diabetic therapy, will further potentiate anti-diabetic effect of the principal drug by counteracting stress. Ayurveda and modern medicine both are complimentary to each other. Simultaneous administration of Ayurvedic drug will not only potentiate therapeutic efficacy of modern drug rather it will also counteract or reduce the adverse effects of the modern drug, if any; to lead the patient a healthy and happy life. Moreover, organ specific ''rasayana'' may be added for prevention and cure of complications. Ayurvedic drugs should be use in its natural form without disturbing its natural combination/holistic principle of the drug. Single drug may have composite fractions and each fraction has its own medicinal value. Polyherbal combination potentiate therapeutic efficacy of a particular ingredient of the formulation and also counteract adverse effect if present in the combination. Instead of isolating a particular alkaloid it is suggested that the Ayurvedic drug should be use as a whole. All patients of diabetes are not similar, so a stepped care treatment is recommended. In early stage of disease and patients having ''kaphaja'' constitution, it is better to use Ayurvedic drugs alone. In acute stage and having ''pittaja'' constitution of patients wherever found necessary, oral insulin promoter may be added. In chronic stage and having ''vataja'' constitution, insulin therapy may also be added as these cases are insulin dependent.

''Prameha'' is described as a set of complex clinical disorders characterized by frequent abnormal micturition, with the etiology involving genetic predisposition as well as diet and life style. The role of stress and obesity in the pathogenesis is also elaborately described in ''prameha'' have much in common with those described for obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus. The management of ''prameha'' emphasizes dietary and life style recommendation and herbal preparations. Due to the richness and complexity of the compound in plants, herbal therapy has always been thought to act on multiple targets. Even one single compound can have multiple target which acts as a double edge sword in managing diabetes mellitus. ''Medhya'' or mental health promoting drugs, if added along with anti-diabetic therapy, will further potentiate anti-diabetic effect of the principal drug by counteracting stress. Ayurveda and modern medicine both are complimentary to each other. Simultaneous administration of Ayurvedic drug will not only potentiate therapeutic efficacy of modern drug rather it will also counteract or reduce the adverse effects of the modern drug, if any; to lead the patient a healthy and happy life. Moreover, organ specific ''rasayana'' may be added for prevention and cure of complications. Ayurvedic drugs should be use in its natural form without disturbing its natural combination/holistic principle of the drug. Single drug may have composite fractions and each fraction has its own medicinal value. Polyherbal combination potentiate therapeutic efficacy of a particular ingredient of the formulation and also counteract adverse effect if present in the combination. Instead of isolating a particular alkaloid it is suggested that the Ayurvedic drug should be use as a whole. All patients of diabetes are not similar, so a stepped care treatment is recommended. In early stage of disease and patients having ''kaphaja'' constitution, it is better to use Ayurvedic drugs alone. In acute stage and having ''pittaja'' constitution of patients wherever found necessary, oral insulin promoter may be added. In chronic stage and having ''vataja'' constitution, insulin therapy may also be added as these cases are insulin dependent.

Ayurveda has a vast array of herbs and herbal mixtures that are used in the treatment of ''prameha''. A large number of these herbs have demonstrated efficacy in research investigations. The herbs have various properties including hypoglycemic, antihyperglycemic, hypolipidemic, antihyperlipidemic, insulin promoting and antioxidant properties. Some of these herbs are capable of counteracting stress induced catecholamines, which are proven insulin antagonists. Hence, the choice of the herb or combination of herbs for the patient depends upon the stage of the disease, disturbances in the psychophysiologic constitution of the patient, and mode of action of the herbs. Further research is needed in the clinical setting to elucidate the Ayurvedic modalities that are effective in the management of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus in light of their similarities with ''prameha''<ref>39. Sharma H, Chandola HM.Prameha in Ayurveda: Correlation with Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Diabetes Mellitus.Part 2- Management of Prameha. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.2011. 17(7):589-599</ref>.

Ayurveda has a vast array of herbs and herbal mixtures that are used in the treatment of ''prameha''. A large number of these herbs have demonstrated efficacy in research investigations. The herbs have various properties including hypoglycemic, antihyperglycemic, hypolipidemic, antihyperlipidemic, insulin promoting and antioxidant properties. Some of these herbs are capable of counteracting stress induced catecholamines, which are proven insulin antagonists. Hence, the choice of the herb or combination of herbs for the patient depends upon the stage of the disease, disturbances in the psychophysiologic constitution of the patient, and mode of action of the herbs. Further research is needed in the clinical setting to elucidate the Ayurvedic modalities that are effective in the management of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus in light of their similarities with ''prameha''<ref>Sharma H, Chandola HM.Prameha in Ayurveda: Correlation with Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Diabetes Mellitus.Part 2- Management of Prameha. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.2011. 17(7):589-599</ref>.

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