USHNODAKA AS A DAILY ROUTINE

Ayurveda is the ‘science of life’ mainly aims at positive health by preventing a person from getting any disease as well as treat the diseased person. A balanced state of Tridosha, Dhatus, Mala, Agni etc helps to keep one’s life healthy. Any disturbances in these factors will leads to ill health. So, in present era we should plan accordingly and should follow strictly Dinacharya, Ritucharya, and Ratricharya to maintain the proper health. Ayurveda has de- scribed some rules for Ahara, Vihara and Jalasevana. Acharya Sushrutha told that the life of living creature is water itself. Water is one of the pancha mahabhuta which is vital for the creatures. Trishna is one among non-suppressible natural urge described in our science. Ayurveda recommends the intake of cold as well as warm water based on the body condition. Our Acharyas explained the benefits of Ushnambu, Shitambu, and their qualities, and we should consider the indications and contra indications of water to maintain the Avikrutavastha of Tridosha and Agni. ‘Ush- nodaka ‘means warm water but here water should be boiled properly not just heated. Generally, Udaka is used as Anupana for Ahara, but Ushnodaka has its own specialty as an Anupana for Ahara, for Aushadhi, and it can be used in particular Vyadhivastha. Thus, Ushnodaka plays an important role in Swastha Samrakshana as well as Vikara Prashamana. So here I made an attempt to discuss the importance of Ushnodaka as a daily routine.Keywords: Ushnodaka, Swastha, Anupana, Jalasevana, Agni, Tridosha, Vyadhi, Daily routine.