Open Access“Rutucharya: A lifestyle must follow to increase immunity."
Author(s) -
Shrilaxmi G. Savadatti
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
ayurlog: national journal of research in ayurveda science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-7329
DOI - 10.52482/ayurlog.v9i02.832
Subject(s) - medicine , preference , gerontology , economics , microeconomics
Ayurved is Anadi and Anant shastra which deals with restoration of health of Healthy person and also of the diseased person. For maintenance of healthy life as we all know Ayurved Acharyas has given first preference and described treatment for diseases. For restoration of health i.e. Swasthya rakshan Acharya Charak has given 1st Chatushka name as Swasthya Chatushka in Sutrasthana. It includes Dinacharya, Sadavritta and Rutucharya. Rutucharya includes description of seasonal changes of rutu, effect on doshas, ahar- vihara to be taken and ahar-vihara to be avoided. It is the lifestyle changes to be adopted as per the seasonal changes. This description if followed prevents dosha vitiation and preventing diseases.