Evaluation of etiological factors (Hetu) of Prameha w.s.r. to Bruhatrayee

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate etiological factors (Hetus) of Prameha with special reference to Bruhatrayee. Methods: 75 Patients of Prameha and randomly ‘selected control group of 75 people were comprehensively investigated with a self-designed questionnaire. All the data obtained were transformed and analysed statistically by chi-square test. Result: There is statistical difference between the Prameha patient group and the control group. Among the case group Pishtanna, Krushara, Vilepi, Ikshu-Vikar, Nava Madhya, Mandak Dadhi, Dravanna, Madhur Atisevan, Snigdha Aahar, Amla Atisevan, Lavan Atisevan, Samashan, Vyayama Varjanam, Swapna-Shayya-Aasana, Diwaswap have been found significant Hetus (Aaharaja) in occurrence of Prameha than those of control group (p<0.05). Dhanya Sevan, Sarpi Sevan, Mamsa Sevan, Shaak Sevan, Payas, Ksheer, Guru Aahar and Sheet Sevan, Mruja Varjanam, Tyakta Chintana, and Samshodhana Akurvatam have been not found significant Hetus (Viharaja) in occurrence of Prameha. Conclusion: This study indicated that, Hetus (etiological factors) of Prameha which are actually responsible for manifestation of Prameha Vyadhi has been categorized in this study. Hence Hetu Siddhant has been revalidated.