Open AccessA REVIEW ON IMPORTANCE OF PATHYA-APATHYA IN PANCHAKARMA
Author(s) -
Haripriya Vasudev,
B. R. Anagha,
Madhushree H. S,
Ganesh Puttur
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international research journal of pharmacy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2230-8407
DOI - 10.7897/2230-8407.1301178
Subject(s) - karma , relevance (law) , medicine , history , political science , archaeology , buddhism , law
Pathya (compatible to health) Apathya (unwholesome) refers to proper diet and regimens. Keeping diet as part of our daily routine helps us to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In terms of Ayurveda, it is also a vital part of the chikitsa (treatment). Each Panchakarma (five internal bio-cleansing therapies) procedure has its own restrictions for diet and regimens, each of which has its own relevance and importance. This article explains about the different pathya (wholesome) apathyas (unwholesome) told with respect to Poorva (preparatory procedures), Pradhana (main therapeutic procedures) and Pashchat karma (post -therapy procedures) of different Panchakarma (five internal bio-cleansing therapies) procedures in detail.