Abstract

CHARKOKTA HARIT VARGA AND IMMUNITY

Prachi Dwarkaprasad Walde* and Mukund D. Bamnikar

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Abstract

Ayurveda, the Aryan science of life, is considered to form a part of the mighty Vedas. As a science of practical use, it solves the problems of life through maintenance of health, Lengthening of life, relief from painful inactivity in the day of disease, satisfactory enjoyments of the pleasure of life in childhood, youth and old age. Vyadhikshamatva is a resistance against the loss of the integrity, proportion, and interrelationship amongst the individual's doshas (bioenergies) and dhatus (tissues). Ahara plays important role in maintaining the immunity of person. Spices and salad are considered as an integral part of Indian diet. Indians are using spices in their diet since ancient period, not because spices only enhance the taste of food but also helps in improving the immunity of person owing to their nutritional values. Acharya charka has described spices and salad in Harita varga. This article aims to elaborate role of harita varga in augmenting the immunity of person.

Keywords: Vyadhikshamatava, Harita Varga and Immunity.