CLASSIFICATION OF AAHAR (DIET) ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA AND MODERN SCIENCE

Dr. Arbune Anadrao B.

Abstract


Ahara Kalpana is an important factor in the field of prevention of health; where different Dravyas are used for maintaining and sustain the living body. Concept of Ahara Kalpana is more important to achieve the status of complete health which is said as Prakritisthapana (establishment of original health status) by Acharya Charaka. Acharya Charaka has narrated many important principles related to the health. Ahara is the one of the prime factors described in Ayurveda for healthy living. The 12 aahar varga described in Charak  namely Shook, Sahmi, Mamsa, Shak, Phala, Harita, Madya, Jala, Gorasa, Ikshu, Krutanna,  Aaharupyogi, varga. As per modern classification- Energy rich foods, body building foods, productive foods etc.


Keywords


Aahar, Diet, Classification

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