Abstract

ROLE OF PATHYA KALPANA IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT

* Dr. Divya Rathore, Dr. B. L. Saini, Dr. Samita Kalra and Dr. Pushpa

Abstract

Ayurveda is an almighty science which deals with every aspect of life. Ayurveda is a unique system of medicine which does not treat a disease but is a holistic approach that cures and tones up the body as a whole. The first aim of Ayurveda is “Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam” which means to maintain the health of a healthy person. “Atursya Vikaar Prashanam” which means treatment of disease is the second aim of Ayurveda. Ayurveda not only treats disease with medicines but also uses Pathya, Aahar, Vihaar etc. To maintain the health of a healthy person Ayurveda had described Dincharya, Ritucharya, Aahar, Vihaar and various Pathya Kalpana. Pathya Kalpana (Ayurvedic Dietetics) is an exclusive concept mentioned only in Ayurveda than other medical sciences. Main objective of describing Pathya Kalpana is to highlight the role of diet in maintaining health as well as treating various aliments like-Dosh, Dhatu, Mala, Agni in any individual. Pathya Kalpana comprises of the ways of preparation which will maintain the “Path” (Strotas) i.e. system.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Pathya Kalpana, Path, Strotas, Agni, Swastha, Aatur, Health, Dietetics.