World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

STHOULYA AND AHARA: UNRAVELLING THE AYURVEDIC CONNECTION

Dr. P. Meghana Herale*, Dr. Manjunatha Adiga

ABSTRACT

Sthoulya is the most prevalent form of malnutrition extensively seen in developed and developing countries affecting Children as well as Adults. Ayurveda advocates prevention of diseases as its primary aim which can be done through Nidana Parivarjana. Aahara being one among the Trayopasthambha plays a critical role in maintaining a balance among the doshas and preventing diseases like Sthoulya, Prameha etc. No medicine can do good for a patient who does not follow Pathya Aahara. Sthoulya being one among the Kapha Pradhana Vyadhi involves Kapha, Vata, Medas as main Dosha and Dushya in Samprapti.[1] Aahara having Guru and Atarpana gunas must be followed like Yava, Mudga, Kulattha in the form of Krutanna Ahara Kalpana which helps in improving Agni.[2] More of Katu, Tikta, Kashaya rasa are to be used in the form of spices as Prakshepaka dravyas in Aahara, and use of Takra, Shunti siddha jala are to be adviced. And also proper cooking methods like boiling, steaming, grilling instead of frying along with mindful eating helps in proper digestion which yields better outcome.

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