Abstract

IMPACT OF VIRUDDHA AAHAR ON HEALTH: A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Shambhu Dayal*

Abstract

The main aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of the healthy person and to cure the illness of the diseased. Ayurveda has given prime importance to Aahar (diet) amongst three sub- pillars of life. Diet should be wholesome as well as in accordance with Desh, Kala, Prakriti, and Vayah It’s significance should be understood as not following its rules may lead to numerous hazardous diseases unknowingly. Viruddha Aahar is a very unique concept described by Ayurved. it is a guide for diet, especially telling us what not to eat. Acharya Charaka says that consuming Viruddha Aahara on regular basis can lead to a hoard of disorders like shandya, aandhya, visar mada, adhmana, gal- graha, pandu roga, aamvisha, kilasa, kushtha, grihani roga, shotha, amlapitta, jwara, pinasa, santaana variety of diseases which covers physiologic, anatomic, neurologic, genetic disorders.

Keywords: Aahar, diet, virudh aaahar.