- It is a condition in which the patient remains always thirsty and urinates excessively.
- It is caused by Ghalba-i Harārat Mufrat bar Gurda (Predominance of excess heat on kidneys) leading to its Zu‘f (Weakness). It may also be caused by excess of heat in liver resulting in Zu‘f-i Kabid (Hepatic debility).
- It is characterized by polydipsia, polyuria, feeling of heat at the back (when the cause is related to kidney) or right hypochondrium (when the cause is related to liver) and emaciation.
- It is a condition in which the patient remains always thirsty and urinates excessively.
- It is caused by Ghalba-i Harārat Mufrat bar Gurda (Predominance of excess heat on kidneys) leading to its Zu‘f (Weakness). It may also be caused by excess of heat in liver resulting in Zu‘f-i Kabid (Hepatic debility).
- It is characterized by polydipsia, polyuria, feeling of heat at the back (when the cause is related to kidney) or right hypochondrium (when the cause is related to liver) and emaciation.
- Keeping of pomegranate seeds/tamarindin the mouth.
- Oral administration of Tabāshīr (Bambusa bambus Druce.).
- Oral administration of decanted water of tamarind.
- Oral administration Rubb-i Na‘nā‘ (Concentrated extract of mint).
- Oral administration of Bazr-i Qatūna (Seeds of Plantago ovataForsk.) with Roghan-i Gul.
- Oral administration of decoction of Post-i Nīm (Bark of Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) mixed with Shilājīt (Asphaltum).
- Oral administration of decoction of Post-i Bekh-i Arnī (Root bark of Clerodendrum multiflorum (Burm.f.) Kuntze Syn.: C. phlomoides Linn.) mixed with Shilājīt (Asphaltum).
- Oral administration of powdered Zahar Mohra (Bezoar stone) 1 gm., Tabāshīr (Bambusa bambus Druce.) 1 gm., Marwārīd (Pearl) 1 gm. mixed with 2-3 ripe bananas.
- Inhalation of Nīlofar (Nymphea lotus Linn.).
- Inhalation of Kāfūr (Camphor).
- Application of mixture of vinegar, extracted juice of fresh coriander, rose water and Roghan-i Banafsha on throat and chest.
- Application of paste prepared with flour of ‘Adas (Lentil) and rose water on renal area.
- Huqna (Enema) with rose water and mucilage of Platago ovata Forsk.
Compound drugs:
| Qurs-i Kāfūr | 3 pills of 1 gm. each |
| Qurs-i Zayābītus Khās | 1-2 gm. |
| Qurs-i Tabāshīr | 5 gm. |
| Qurs-i Gulnār | 5 gm. |
| Qurs-i Banafsha | 4.5 gm. |
| Roghan-i Gul | Application on renal area |
- Avoid Bārid Qābiz (Cold, astringent) fruits having diuretic property.
- Hb A1C
- Blood Sugar-Fasting & Postprandial
- Oral glucose tolerance test
- Increase water intake
- Rest
- Fasd-i Bāslīq (Bloodletting through basilic vein)
- Ābzan (Sitz bath) in cold water
- Keeping of cloth soaked in cold water on renal area.
- Take dip in cold water till the body temperature falls substantially.
- Aghziya Bārida (Cold diets) - The food of cold temperament having ability to produce the humours which induce coldness in the body e.g. Khas (Andropogan muricatus Retz.), Kāsnī (Cichorium intybus Linn.), etc.
- Mā’ al-Sha‘īr - Barley water
- Mā’ al-Jubn - Goat milk is boiled and a sour substance is added to it, so that the suspended albumins are clotted and separated from the liquid component. It is then filtered and whey is obtained
- Cow milk
- Butter milk prepared with cow milk
- Chilled butter milk prepared with goat milk
- Fresh cheese
- Cucumber juice
- Jāmun (Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels)
- Apple, pear, pomegranate (in limited quantity as advised by the physician)
- Avoid indulgence in sexual activities.
- Avoid high calorie diet.
- Avoid sedentary life style.
- Morning walk for 45 minutes.