P02.151. Effect of Ayurvedic treatment in diabetic sensory polyneuropathy: a non-randomized, observational clinical study

Methods Thirty-three patients with clinical features of diabetic sensory polyneuropathy confirmed both clinically and with a neuropathy analyzer machine were included. All patients received Ayurvedic treatment as outpatients or inpatients (depending on the severity) for one month. Treatment included oral administration of Phyllanthus niruri powder 3g twice a day and Abutilon indicum root decoction 40 ml twice a day. Patients also received Ayurvedic dietary advice (in particular avoidance of spicy, sour, deep fried, hot and refrigerated food items). Patients were assessed for changes in clinical features based on subjective scoring at admission and at the time of completion of the treatment. The neuropathy analyzer machine was used for recording sensory perception of vibration and cold and heat sensations in the feet. Data were analyzed statistically by using the student’s t-test.