Abstract

AN EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS OF PROBABLE ROLE OF PATHYA AND APATHYA IN KUSTHA (SKIN DISEASES

Dr. Swati*, Dr. Kashinath Samagandi and Dr. Viddu

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Abstract

Ayurveda, the way of living a healthy life first approaches ‘swasthasya swasthya rakshanam’ (maintains physical and mental health) and then moves to ‘atursya vikarprashaman’(treats the diseased). The first line of treatment for all the diseases is to avoid its causative factors. The Kustha is a skin ailment caused by vitiation of three Doshas and four Dhatus, in which food with its incompatible combination plays a big role in its pathogenesis and progression. In Ayurveda, Aahara is considered medicine and is significantly used to treat diseases solely. Aim: The present work is a review to understand the Pathya and Apathy food in Kustha and then a collection of food articles which can be used in the Kustha. Material & Method: Critical review of Patya- Apathya and Chikitsa Siddhanata of Kustha mentioned in various Samhita of Ayurveda. Result: Various food articles and recipes from different dietary sections are collected like Shali, Shastika, Mudga, Vastuka Shaaka, Patola Patra and others that can be effective to prevent or treat the Kustha.

Keywords: Aaharaa, Apathya, Kustha, Pathya, Skin diseases, Sntarpanajanya Roga.