Year: 2025 | Month: November | Volume: 15 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 116-122
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20251116
Ayurvedic Insights into Metabolic Syndrome Through the Lens of Madhumeha and Rasa Shastra
Pooja Pareek1, Govind Sahay Shukla2, Rajaram Agarwal3, Manisha Goyal4, Ravi Pratap Singh5
1MD Scholar, 2HOD & Professor, 3Associate Professor, 4Associate Professor, 5Assistant Professor, PG Dept. Of Ras Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana,
Post Graduate Institute of Ayurveda, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurveda University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Pooja Pareek
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Metabolic Syndrome (MS) is a multifactorial condition involving interconnected metabolic disturbances such as insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and abdominal obesity, significantly increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular diseases. Modern therapies often require polypharmacy, leading to side effects and compliance issues. Ayurveda correlates MS with Madhumeha under Prameha, emphasizing systemic imbalance caused by Dosha-Dushya Sammurchana and Medo-dushti. The present study evaluates the potential of Ayurvedic Rasaushadhis (herbo-mineral formulations) and lifestyle modifications in addressing the multifactorial nature of MS.
Materials and Methods: A critical review of classical Ayurvedic texts and contemporary literature was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, The Lancet. Relevant studies on Rasaushadhis and Ayurvedic concepts of Madhumeha were analysed to establish correlations with modern understanding of MS.
Results: Ayurvedic interpretation identifies Madhumeha as a Tridoshaja Vyadhi with predominance of Kapha and Medo-dushti. Comparative analysis demonstrates a strong correlation between Madhumeha and MS pathogenesis, involving insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and inflammation. Rasaushadhis such as Vanga Bhasma, Abhraka Bhasma, Tamra Bhasma, Naag Bhasma, Yasad Bhasma, Chandraprabha Vati, and Arogyavardhini Vati exhibit hypoglycemic, lipid-lowering, and antioxidant actions, validated through preclinical and clinical studies.
Discussion and Conclusion: Ayurvedic Rasaushadhis, owing to their Laghu, Sukshma, and Yogavahi properties, offer a multi-target therapeutic strategy addressing metabolic dysfunctions, Agnimandya, and Medo-dushti. Integration of these formulations with diet and yoga provides a holistic, safe, and sustainable approach for managing metabolic syndrome, potentially reducing dependence on multiple modern pharmacotherapies.
Key words: Insulin Resistance, Dosha Dushya Sammurchana, Medo-dushti, Herbo-mineral Formulations, Polypharmacy, Multi-target Therapy.