SATMAYA VIRUDHA: AYURVEDA AND MODERN VIEW W.S.R. TO AHARA

Authors

  • Dr. M. B. Pillewan
  • Dr. Anand Prakash Verma
  • Vaidya Gaurang C Jivrajani

Abstract

Ayurveda described many concepts related to the dietary and life style conduction and Satmya Viruddha is one such concept which related with the incompatible conduction of dietary and daily regimen. Satmya Viruddha Ahara means consumption of food opposite to the Prakriti which is not suitable for the individual inherent constitution. Satmya Viruddha Ahara-Vihara is responsible for the health problems including digestive, skin, allergic and cardiac disorders, etc. Satmya Viruddha Ahara. The person predominant to Pitta Dosha likes Ushna and Teekshna Ahara, in this context Sheeta and Madhura Ahara acts as Satmya Viruddha which is not suitable for such type of person. Satmya diet is good for growth and nourishment while Satmya Viruddha Ahara may cause harmful health effects. Present article explores Ayurveda concept of Satmaya Virudha and modern perspective W.S.R. to incompatible Ahara and Vihara.

Key-Words: Ayurveda, Satmya Viruddha, Ahara, Vihara, Incompatible

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Published

2022-06-22