A SURVEY STUDY ON STATUS OF SHARIRIKA BALA & AGNI BALA W.S.R. TO HEMANTA RITU
Dr. Aditi*, Dr. Prashanna Nepal and Dr. Shalini
ABSTRACT
Hemanta Ritu is one of the six Indian seasons that welcomes the colder months. During this period, cold climatic conditions prevails and is referred as the Pre-Winter season. As per Ayurveda, Hemanta Ritu prevails during the ‘Margasheersha’ and ‘Pausha’ Masa. In Gregorian Calendar, it is from mid-October to mid-December. Due to cold environment in Hemanta Ritu, Agni checked by the contact of cold wind, becomes stronger and capable of digesting food items which are Guru (heavy). If an individual does not consume Aahara according to the increased strength of Agni, then it starts digesting and depleting the first Dhatu of body i.e. Rasa resulting in Prakopa of Vayu. Thus, Agni Bala is optimum in this Ritu. In a similar way, it has been mentioned by Acharya that Sharirika Bala is superior during the start and end of Aadana (Shishira Ritu) and Visarga Kaala (Hemanta Ritu) respectively. As such, the aim of the study was to see if Uttama Sharirika and Agni Bala prevails in Hemanta Ritu in apparently healthy volunteers.
[Full Text Article] [Download Certificate]