Role of Yava and Madhu in Prevention and Control of Diabetes Mellitus

Today India leads the world with maximum number of diabetes patients being as the “diabetes capital of the world”. As per the WHO, Diabetes mellitus is defined as a heterogeneous metabolic disorder characterized by common feature of chronic hyperglycemia with disturbance of carbohydrate fat and protein metabolism. It can be correlated with Madhumeha in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda Madhumeha has been described as a type of Vataja Prameha, complication of Prameha and untreated prameha, Which is characterized by passing of honey like urine in excess amount. The dietary management is unique concept of Ayurveda. In Ayurveda Yava (Hordeum vulgare) and Madhu (honey) mentioned as a specific diet in Prameha. Acharaya Charaka advised Ruksha Santarpan Dravya as Yava (barley) and Madhu in Prameha. This article analyzed only importance or role of Yava and Madhu in prevention and control of Diabetes Mellitus.