UPASHAYATMAKA EFFECT OF RASON (ALLIUM SATIVAM LINN.) IN MADHUMEHA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL

In the present study, Upshayatmaka effect of Rason on Madhumeha was seen by taking two groups; Study group (Group A) and Control group (Group B) each having 20 patients. Group A patients were given Rason Capsule (500 mg BD) along with previously prescribed Antidiabetic drug (Metformin 500 mg BD) whereas Group B patients were given only Antidiabetic drug till one month orally and follow up were taken after every 10th day. The result has been drawn by statistical analysis and it has been found that in study group the fasting Blood Sugar Level (BSL) was lowered by 32.35% as compared to control group 17.64% and Post Prandial BSL was lowered by 26.41% as compared to control group 12.50% and out of Six, 3 symptoms Bahumutrata, Trushna and Hasta-pada-tala Daha shows Uttam Upashay whereas 3 symptoms Alasya, Atinidra and Mukha madhurya shows Madhyam Upashay. No Adverse effect of Rason was noted in this study.