Sahacharadi Yapan Basti a silver bullet in ayurvedic management of diabetic peripheral neuropathy- a case study

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is the most common complications of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). It is a nerve damaging disorder mainly associated with Type-1 and Type-2 DM. These conditions are result from Diabetic Microvascular injury involving small blood vessels that supply nerves. Here we present a case study which was successfully managed with Ayurvedic medications and Panchakarma therapy. Material and Methods: A 64 years old Male patient suffering from DPN was managed with Panchakarma therapy and oral Ayurvedic medications. Bala-Ksheer Shalishashtik Pinda Sweda for 30 days Sahacharadi Yapan Basti were given total 3 sittings of Basti of 8 days with 10 days of resting period after every sitting. Oral Ayurvedic Medications like Suvarna Malini Vasant 125mg were administered once daily with Goghrita, Panchamrut Loha Guggulu 500mg thrice in a day etc. These oral medicines continued for 2 months. Result: By using Modified Neuropathy Disability Score and Grading for Neuropathy were assessed and it shows good improvement. Before treatment patient was suffered from severe peripheral neuropathy which was changed to mild neuropathy after 2 months’ treatment. Conclusion- Study result indicates that Panchakarma and Ayurvedic drugs may play a major role in the management of DPN.