Abstract

AAHAR PARINAMKAR BHAVAS IN AYURVEDA: A REVIEW STUDY

Dr. D. T. Kodape*, Dr. Swapnali P. Mate, Dr. R. S. Dhimdhime, Dr. K. B. Pawar, Dr. M. C. Kirte

Abstract

According to Ayurveda Dosha, Dhatu and Mala are roots of body. The balanced state of dosha, dhatu and mala reflects the healthy state of body and its unbalanced state reflects disease. The balanced state of these dosha dhatu and mala are depends upon the aahara. Which is one of the three pillars of life i.e. Trayaupasthamba. Taking healthy food is not just enough for healthy state, there are many thing related to aahara which should be proper for maintaining the health of an individual. One of them is aahara parinamkar bhavas. They are six in number described by Charaka which are responsible for the digestion in the body. In present era the changes in lifestyle leads to various diseases. The word life style includes the faulty dieting habits, water drinking habits etc these improper lifestyle modification leads to indigestion. Ayurveda states that disorders related to digestion are root of all the diseases. The main factor of this chain is lack of aahar parinamkar bhavas which are essential for proper digestion. Aahar is the nourisher of the body elements, vitality and other things but its action is depends upon the proper function of jatharagni which is one of the important factors of aahar parinamkar bhavas. They also include kleda, sneha, kala, vayu, samayoga.

Keywords: Aahar parinamkar bhavas, Digestion, Aahar.