ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS: A REVIEW

Abstract

Ayurveda is a medical science that prioritizes preventive over curative care. Along with Nidra and Brahmacharya, Ahara is considered one of the most important aspects of existence. Energy and nutrition from Ahara aid in Dhatusamya. Nutrition has a major impact on how our bodies grow and develop. Unusual dietary intake can lead to health problems related to both excess and inadequate nutrition. The basic principle of Ayurvedic nutrition is that a person’s characteristics are shaped by the food they consume, including what, when, where, how, and why. A balanced method for preparing, consuming, and breaking down food is provided by Ayurveda. Nutritional deficiencies were described as Apatarpanajanya vyadhis in Ayurveda. The various diseases related to nutritional deficiency includes PEM, Obesity, Parigarbhika, Balashosha and Phakka, etc. Ayurveda also described a number of internal medications that may be used to treat specific diseases. Some Ayurvedic medications that can be used as nutritional supplements include Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Nagarmusta, Yashtimadhu, Haritaki, and others. These herbs aid in the treatment and prevention of nutritional disorders.

KEYWORDS:  Ayurveda, Nutrition, Disorders, Ahara,  Aptarpanjanya etc.