Dietary Precautions during Panchakarma
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Panchakarma (penta bio purification) is an added advantage of the Ayurvedic system of medicine. Specific diet and regimen is mentioned before, during and after the course of specific panchakarma (penta bio purification). Those specific diet patterns should be followed in a sequential manner, starting from light liquid diet to heavy diet to bring the digestive fire to normalcy. These diet and regimen; if not strictly followed, will have an adverse reaction on the body. Hence specific diet pattern and strict regimen is highly essential to maintain the homeostasis of the bodily constituents
Authors and Affiliations
Udaya Ganesha, Gunvant Hari Yeola
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