Abstract

SATTU IN AYURVEDA: A CLASSICAL REVIEW OF ITS NUTRITIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC SIGNIFICANCE

Dr. Laxmi Patel*, Dr. Anita Sharma, Dr. Sasmita Tripathy and Dr. Vibha Pali

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Abstract

Sattu is a well-known traditional food in India, valued for its nutritional benefits and medicinal properties. It is also used to treat various ailments, promote overall health, and prevent diseases. This study aims to gather and analyze the available information about Sattu from various classical Ayurvedic texts. The primary Ayurvedic texts examined for this review include the Brihattrayee, which comprises the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Samgraha, and Ashtanga Hridaya, along with other Ayurvedic lexicons. These sources were critically analyzed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Sattu. Sattu can be prepared from grains or cereals, medicinal plants, or processed food items. When made from grains or cereals, it serves as a dietary supplement, while Sattu made from medicinal plants is used to address specific health conditions based on the therapeutic properties of the plants involved. Sattu is mentioned in nearly all classical Ayurvedic texts, which detail its various properties. It is recognized as a highly nutritious food, often consumed in the form of Mantha, a drink known for offering quick energy and strength.

Keywords: Sattu, Lajasattu, Saktu, Mantha, energy drink, Ayurvedic food supplement.