Significance of Prameha
Prameha, in Ayurveda, is a term used to describe various metabolic disorders, notably diabetes mellitus, characterized by excessive urination and related symptoms. It encompasses conditions arising from imbalances in bodily humors, nutrition, or congenital factors. Prameha is recognized as one of the eight major diseases and includes classifications based on different etiological and doshic causes. These urinary disorders manifest with symptoms such as frequent urination and can be treated through specific Ayurvedic approaches, emphasizing the link between urinary health and metabolic function.
Synonyms: Diabetes, Glycosuria, Polyuria, Excessive urination, Thirst, Hyperglycemia
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Hindu concept of 'Prameha'
Prameha in Hinduism signifies a disorder involving urinary issues, often linked to imbalances in bodily humours, and includes conditions like gonorrhea. Treatment may involve specific oils and can stem from congenital or dietary causes.
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) Urinary complaints addressed with particular expressed oils.[1] (2) A disease related to the urinary tracts that can manifest in two types based on causative factors: congenital and dietary.[2]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) Morbid urethral discharges related to the condition of the bodily humours when confined to the bladder.[3]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 2: Nidanasthana
(1) Prameha is mentioned as a possible urinary trouble that may arise from various imbalances in the bladder and surrounding organs.[4]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) A term indicating a disease, specifically gonorrhea, which can be treated using processed lead.[5]