EFFECT OF EXCESS USES OF MADHUR & KATU RASA AHARA IN ANIMAL MODEL

Authors

  • Dr. M. B. Pillewan
  • Dr. Anand Prakash Verma

Abstract

The human body composed of five basic elements (Pancha Mahabhootas) which are Prithvi, Ap, Teja, Vayu and Akasha. The ingested food nourishes Panchabhuta components and their respective tissues inside the body. Ahara not only helps to built up body but also provides disease resistance power. Ahara encompasses psychological as well as spiritual elements therefore provides mental stability and spiritual well being. Ahara gives nutritional support and acts as a medicine therefore considered one among the three sub-pillars (Thrayo-Upasthamba) of life. Ahara and Vihara mainly decides health of person and responsible for various pathological ailments. Ahara consisted of various Rasa and each Rasa hold specific biological and pathological effects inside the body. Considering importance of these all things present study was planned to ascertain effects of excess Madhur & Katu Rasa Ahara on animal model. Study observed health benefits with Madhur Ahara as compared to Katu Ahara.

Key-Words: Ayurveda, Ahara, Katu, Madhur, Satmya.

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2022-01-05

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