VIRUDDHA AHARA AS CUMULATIVE TOXICITY IN TERMS OF DUSHI VISHA


Dr Shruti, Dr Tejaswini N, Dr Nandesh Mohan P
Doctor, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan. Karnataka, India
Abstract
Viruddha refers to foods that provoke Doshas but do not expel these disturbed Doshas from the body. In the Visha Chikitsa section of Kriya Kaumadi, it is mentioned that consuming incompatible foods (Viruddha Ahara) and eating when digestion is incomplete (Ajeerna Ashana) lead to the formation of Dushivisha. Viruddha Ahara encompasses food incompatibility, including interactions between different types of food, which disrupt the body's homeostasis and cause various diseases. Since the symptoms of Dushivisha and the effects of Viruddha Ahara are similar, it can be inferred that both have latent toxic effects. Different types of Viruddha Ahara can cause various diseases by affecting the Dhatus (bodily tissues) or under favorable conditions. Cumulative toxicity refers to the accumulation of toxins over time, resulting in severe effects on the body and mind. This concept of cumulative toxicity aligns with the Dushi Visha concept defined by Acharya Sushruta.
Keywords: Dushivisha, Cumulative toxicity, Viruddha
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2024-07-06

Vol : 10
Issue : 7
Month : July
Year : 2024
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