CLINICAL EVALUATION OF PITTA DOSHA AGGRAVATION DURING SHARAD RITU IN RELATION TO ROUTINE DIET - AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Sharad Ritu is considered the period of pitta prakopa in Ayurveda due to environmental changes occurring after Varsha ritu. The present observational clinical study was conducted to assess pitta dosha vriddhi during sharad ritu in healthy volunteers following their routine diet. A total of 200 volunteers were assessed for classical pitta vriddhi lakshanas including daha, trishna, amlata, krodha, and twak vikara using a structured clinical assessment proforma. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test. The study observed the presence of pitta-predominant lakshanas among volunteers consuming pitta-aggravating ahara during sharad ritu, indicating the influence of dietary practices on dosha equilibrium. The findings support the Ayurvedic principles of ritucharya and highlight the importance of seasonal dietary regulation in preventive healthcare.