A REVIEW ARTICLE ON VIRUDDHA AHARA: TRADITIONAL PRINCIPLES AND CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES
Dr. Neelanjana Sen*, Dr. Ritu Kapoor, Dr. Manoj Adlakha and Dr. Praveen Kumar
ABSTRACT
Viruddha Ahara, a concept unique to Ayurveda, refers to dietary practices that disrupt the balance among the body's elements. According to Acharya Charaka, consumption of Viruddha Ahara predisposes individuals to imbalances in doshas, leading to various disorders. This article critically reviews Viruddha Ahara in terms of food-food interactions and food processing interactions. Ayurveda clearly outlines that certain dietary combinations, processing methods, doses, timing, and seasonal considerations can interfere with tissue metabolism and inhibit tissue formation, leading to incompatible diet or Viruddha Anna. This distinction between wholesome and unwholesome diet is fundamental to maintaining proper health and preventing disease. The article explores modern perspectives on various types of Viruddha Ahara and enumerates a variety of incompatible dietary practices prevalent in contemporary daily life, along with their adverse effects on health.
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