Analysis of Aharaja Nidan of Kushtha
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Our health is a clear reflection of our food habits. It is said that “you are what you eat” which proves to be true. Ayurveda considers ahara as one of the three trayostambha in maintenance of healthy life. There has been a major change in diet habits with changing lifestyle in modern era. Unhealthy diet and diet habits is one of the key cause of growing global burden of diseases. Ayurveda mentions a number of factors related to ahara which leads to formation of Kushtha. The main objective of the review is to identify these aharaja nidans responsible for kushtha in our diet and interpret these nidanas mentioned in the classics in today’s perspective to prevent the disease and maintain a healthy state of body.
Authors and Affiliations
Roy Neha, Chakraborty Kumar Swapan
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