Abstract

ROLE OF AHARA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AMAVATA: A REVIEW

Shrikanth Acharya* and Prakash L. Hegde

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Abstract

Introduction: Ahara (food) is considered Mahabhaishajya (the superior medicine) and avoidance of the concept of Ahara in correcting the disorder can lead to pathological progression. Incompatible food practices can cause metabolic disturbances. Consideration for specific diet patterns and healthy lifestyles is quite evident in ayurveda in various contexts of rogas(Diseases) aiming at nullifying the aggravated doshas (Humor) as well as the curative aspects of rogas Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease, considered the most common inflammatory articular disease among the general population. The clinical presentation of Amavata closely mimics the unique variety of Rheumatological disorders called Rheumatoid Arthritis. Aims and objectives: The present study aims to review the concept of ahara in terms of pathyapathya (Dietary regimen) in the presentations and prevention of Amavata Materials: References of pathyapathya in amavata were collected from various classical Ayurvedic works of literature along with the available commentaries and various other scientific publications and were thoroughly analyzed to establish a relation between the pathyapathya explained and their role in breaking the pathogenesis. Result: The enlisted pathyapathya help curb the severity of the disease by the reduction in pain and inflammation The present study is compilation of dietary articles that could aid or provide easy costeffective methods to control the prognosis of the disease.

Keywords: Ahara, Amavata, Lifestyle disorders, Pathya, Apathya.