Abstract

LITERARY REVIEW: VIRUDDHAHAR IN BRIHATTRAYI

Dr. Prof. Kaur Jasvinder*

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Abstract

Aaharis the food item swallowed by the humans either in the form of liquids or solids. All medicines available in this world are also called food. Anything which is ingested and swallowed and maintains the equilibrium of Sharirik dhatus and helps in eliminating the disturbance of the equilibrium, is said to be Aahar. Now Aahar, if doesn’t maintain the equilibrium of Sharirik dhatus is said to beViruddhahar. Food sustains the life of living beings. But Viruddhahar, on the other hand, is the causative factor of many diseases. Our ancient texts have given a lot of examples of Viruddhahar, which should not be taken or ingested. This article will enlighten a number of classical examples of Viruddhahar described in Brihattrayi, along with the generalized after-effects of these viruddha or incompatible combinations of the food. After enlisting a number of examples of Viruddhahar, scholars also described the treatment of the after-effects of these incompatabilities. Viruddhahar, no doubt, can cause serious complications, may it be toxic symptoms or even death; but can also be wholesome or Satmaya in the individuals having deeptagni, practices exercise or oleation regularly etc.

Keywords: Viruddhahar, satmayata, dosha, dhatu-pratyanik, ahitkar, tar-tam yoga, aamvisha, abhishyandi, teekshagni, deeptagni, erysepals, ascites, epilepsy, AGE, epigenetic.