AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF PATHYA APATHYA AHAR A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

*Dr. Rajesh Kumar Sain, Prof. Dr. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Dr. Girdhar Gopal Sharma, Dr. Hemwati Gurjar

ABSTRACT

According to Ayurveda, Pathya Aahar ( wholesome diet) nourishes, balances doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), and promotes healing, whereas Apathya Aahar (unwholesome diet) exacerbates imbal ances and causes disease; it is customized based on each person's constitution (Prakriti) and illness ( Vyadhi ), with Pathya emphasizing foods that promote health (such as warm, unctuous foods) and Apathya avoiding harmful ones (such as dry, cool foods) to preserve general physical and mental well being. According to Ahara Sambhavam Vastuh Rogaschahara Sambhavah , Ayurveda views the body and illness as being dependent on diet. Among the three Upastambhas, Ahara is ranked as the most important for survival. On ly food and medicine are scheduled at Y uktivyapashraya Chikitsa. Upashaya is the term for these medicinal Ahara and Vihara, while Anupashaya is the opposite . Upshay Anupshay and Pathya Apathya share similar principles. Acharyas have cited particular Pathya and Apathyas according to sickness in order to promote the significance of Pathya. The purpose of this conceptual study is to shed light on the significance of Pathya Apathya in both health and illness. The idea of Pathya and Apathya is crucial for treati ng all illnesses, preventing them, and preserving one's health.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Ahar , Pathya , Apathya