CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SWASTHAVRITTA ACHARANA IN PREVENTING URDWAJATRUGATA VIKARAS
Abstract
Swasthavritta is science of health restoration; this concept described by ancient Ayurveda philosophers for preventing diseases and maintains normal health conditions. The rules and regulations described in Swasthavritta help to maintain proper well being of the individual. The conduction of disciplinary dietary regimen, spiritual and moral conducts, etc. are major consideration of Swasthavritta along with ethical regimen. Swasthavritta emphasizes on proper daily regime and seasonal regime, basic cleanliness, natural urges and sleeping habits, etc. The various conducts of Swasthavritta not only prevent diseases but also improves physical as well as mental strength. Swasthavritta helps to maintain balances of Vata, Pitta and Kapha Doshas thereby restore normal physiological functioning of human body. The rules of Swasthavritta help to prevent many diseases including Urdwajatrugata Vikaras (diseases of ear, eye, nose and throat, etc.). Present article described some key aspects of Swasthavritta and its significance to preventing Urdwajatrugata Vikaras.
Key-Words: Ayurveda, Swasthavritta, Urdwajatrugata Vikaras, Nasya
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