Seminar on Pathya Apathya Vivechana in Prameha Vikara - 12/12/23

 SEMINAR ON PATHYA APATHYA VIVECHANA IN PRAMEHA VIKARA

Date: 12/12/23

Presented by:

Dr. Hasina Begum

1st Year PG Scholar

Dept. of PG Studies in Kayachikitsa

Highlights of the seminar:

Ayurveda has holistic and scientific approach in health management. It emphasizes much more on diet and regimen along with medicines. Food is said to be mahabheshaja(supreme medicine)by Acharya Kashyapa. So proper knowledge about food and its importance should be known by all to have better benefits from it. The dietary articles and activities that do not adversely affect the body and are liked by mind are regarded as path. Likewise, the dietary articles and activities that adversely affect the body are regarded as apatha. In Yogaratnakara, it is said that for the treatment of diseases etiology, drug treatment and Pathya (wholesome) are three important factors which should be studied thoroughly before starting the treatment. Judicious planning of treatment by proper understanding of these three factors always yields a successful eradication of disease. Prameha is considered as a type of Santarpanajanya Vikara. Prameha is frequently correlated with diabetes mellitus type 2 based on clinical manifestations. Type 2 D.M -is a metabolic disorder, a clinical syndrome characterized by hyperglycemia due to absolute or relative deficiency of insulin. Diabetes means polyuria and mellitus means honey. Recommended pathya ahara for prameha are Yava, Godhuma, Shashtikshali, Kodrava, Mudga, Kulatha, Chanaka, Yavamantha, Yavaudana, Vatya, Saktu, Apupa, Yusha, Tiktha Shakas, Karvellaka, Jambu, Amalaka, Kapittha, Kamala, Utpala, Methika, Madhu, Lasuna, Saindhava etc. Food preparations like Mantha, Yavoudana, Vatya, Saktu, Apupa can be used. Conclusion: Ayurveda has given wide description about Ahara and Vihara which are told under the Prameha and these Ahara Vihara are relevant in day to day life. The prevention of diabetes by life style intervention, is very much essential in present era. This is mainly focus on the increase physical activity and dietary modification. Discussion: Discussed about the food articles which are mentioned in classics and which are practically available in today’s era and different food preparations which can be advised to patients and developing the diet chart for different diseases.