AYURVEDA REVIEW ON INCOMPATIBLE AHARA W.S.R. TO CONCEPT OF SATMYA VIRUDDHA
Dr. Anand Prakash Verma* and Dr Ranjita Naharia
ABSTRACT
The classic Indian system of medicine Ayurveda described several concepts related to the health management. In this regards Ayurveda mentioned Ahara as one of the Upasthambas amongst three Sthambas which helps to maintain normal health status of body. Ahara resembles quality and quantity of consumed meal which provides basic nutrients and maintain physiological balances of body. The food not only imparts beneficial effects but it also causes many harmful effects if not consumed in proper manner. Unwholesome Ahara (Viruddha Ahara) is one such aspect of Ayurveda which considered harmful effect of incompatible food. The incompatibility of food are several types, considering this in present article various perspectives of Viruddha Ahara are elaborated with special reference to Satmya (wholesome) Viruddha.
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