Author(s): Sipika Swati, Prateek Agarwal

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of common metabolic disorders that share the phenotype of hyperglycemia. Depending on the aetiology of the DM factors contributing to hyperglycemia include reduced insulin secretion, decreased glucose utilization, and increased glucose production. The Virecana Karma (cellular biopurificatory measures) of Ayurveda is claimed to produce cellular cleansing effect, promoting mobilization of essential nutritional pool and immune enhancing effect. Such a line of management is preferred in Ayurvedabecause of Srotodusti and accumulation of metabolic waste products (Àma) are the main culprit in the diathesis of disease, which is of great significance in case of type-2 Diabetes mellitus. Considering this fact, the present study had been under taken to conduct clinical assessment of the role of Virecana Karma (shodhana Therapy) & Ayaskriti (Samana Therapy) in cases of type 2 diadetes. During this study it was found that only with the help of complete ayurvedic measures i.e Samsodhan & Samana measure (Virecana karma & Ayaskriti)there was fall in Blood sugar level in Type-2 DM as well as lipid profile & clinical symptoms were also improved.