Ahara as Pathya and Apathya in Amlapitta - A Review

Rakshith; Shivakumar; Sreeharsha; Divyasree

doi:10.21760/jaims.v2i1.7516

Rakshith Post Graduate Scholar. Department of Swasthavrutta & Yoga, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan
Shivakumar Associate Professor, Department of Swasthavrutta & Yoga, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan.
Sreeharsha Post Graduate Scholar. Department of Swasthavrutta & Yoga, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan
Divyasree Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Shareera Kriya, Aswini College of Ayurveda,Tumkur, Karnataka.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v2i1.7516

Keywords: Amlapitta, Ayurveda, Pathya, Apathya, Gastritis

Abstract

The core principles in Ayurveda give prime importance to Agni, Prakriti, Ahara (food) and Vihara (lifestyle) in maintaining health. Present era people are scheduled to one or the other works due to which they are following unrightful food and habits which lead the manifestation of one of the common disorder which troubles person a lot - Amlapitta. By excess “Hurry, Worry and Curry” GIT disorders are the most common, not only affecting physical health but also psychological and social health. Amlapitta is one of that and it is a burning problem of the whole World. Amalpitta is composed of word Amla and Pitta. Amlapitta is a very common disease caused by Vidagdha Pitta with features like Amlodgara, Tiktodgara, Hrit, Kantha Daha etc. Pathya recommended in Amlapitta are Yava, Godhuma, Purana Shali, Mudga Yusha, Lajasaktu etc. Apathya recommended in Amlapitta are Navanna, Avidugdha, Masha, Kulattha, Dadhi and etc. So this present review article throws light on Pathya (conducive) and Apathya (non conducive) in Amlapitta.

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