Abstract

A LITERATURE REVIEW STUDY ON THE AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE OF ANNAPANA

Dr. Madhavi Dhuwadhapare*, Dr. Preeti Mishra, Dr. Bhushan Raghuwanshi

Abstract

Background:- Ayurveda literature is scattered in various compendia and even in one compendium it is scattered in various sections. „Group of four chapters‟ or as stated in Sanskrit, „Chatushka’ is a specific kind of construction of Samhita. Since „Annapana chatushka’ is one of the three vital necessities in human life, it is chosen for analysis along with different references. Aim:- To review literature part of Ayurveda Perspective of Annapana. Materials and Method:- As it is fundamental literary study, most important materials are Samhitas. These Samhitas are analysed for brief knowledge about Annapana and Ahara. Observations and Result:- After observation got brief knowledge about importance of Annapana and different classification of Anna. Conclusion:- This study concludes with the importance and different classification of Annapana and its necessity.

Keywords: Annapana, Chatushka, etc.