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3. Manda Agni - This is because of an overabundance of Kapha condition, prompting sub-optimal ability to burn calories, overweight, sensitivities, and congestive illness.

4. Sama Agni - This kind of Agni is the consequence of a decent Tri-dosha. An individual having this kind of Agni can eat practically any sort of food trouble. Processing, assimilation, and disposal are typical.

The nutritionist should give consideration to these types of Agni when making suggestions concerning diet.

As per Ayurveda, each food has its own taste (Rasa), a warming or cooling energy (Veerya), and a post-stomach-related impact (Vipaka). At the point when two-three unique food substances of various Rasa, energy, and post-stomach related impact are joined together Agni can become over-burden breathing in the framework of the compound and bringing about the development of poisons in the framework. While the facts confirm that a singular's Agni generally decides how well ineffectively food is processed, food mixes are likewise vital. At the point when food sources, (proteins, carbs, and fats) having various impacts are eaten together, Agni will be dialed back. The food varieties might stay in the stomach for seven to eight hours.

These equivalent food sources, whenever eaten independently could well invigorate Agni, which rapidly even assists with consuming Ama. In this way, as per Ayurveda, one ought to eat as per one's constitution and take organic products, starches, and proteins independently at various times. Joining food sources inappropriately can deliver heartburn, maturation, festering, and gas arrangement. This condition, whenever delayed, can prompt blood poisoning and a sickness complex. For instance, eating bananas with milk can reduce Agni, changes the gastrointestinal verdure produce poisons, and may cause sinus blockage, cold, hack, and sensitivities.

in Vimana 2 i.e., Trividha Kukshiya.^[4] As the name of the actual section proposes, the stomach ought to be envisioned to be separated into three equivalent parts and the food things ought to be taken as needs be.

In Matra total quality as well as quantity of different items is considered. The former is known as Sarvagraha (consideration of the whole) and the latter as ‘Parigraha’^[5] (Consideration items).

This is vital from the perspective of the idea of a "Balanced Diet" on the grounds that everything is considered with respect to the prerequisite of the body. The symptoms of appropriate Matra - Samyaka Matra are given as -

1. कुक्षे अप्रपीडनम्। - No pressure on the stomach

2. हृदस्य अनवरोध। - No interference in the proper functioning of the heart

3. पार्श्वयो अविपाटनम् । - No excessive heaviness in the lateral side of chest

4. नातिगौरवम् उदरस्य । - No excessive heaviness in the abdomen

5. इन्द्रियाणाम प्रीणनम। - Proper nourishment of the senses

6. क्षुत्पिपासोपरम् । - Relief from hunger and Trishna.

7. स्थानासनशयपगमन उच्छवाससहास्य संकथासु सुखानुवृति । - Feeling of comfort in all functions like standing, sleeping, walking, talking, etc.

8. सायं प्रातेश्च सुखेन परिणमन् । - Food taken in the morning should be digested by the evening and that of the evening should be digested by the next morning.

9. बलवर्णोपचयकरत्वम् । - Promotion of strength and complexion.

All the other Acharyas have also given much importance to Aahara Matra. And the description of proper quantity, as well as improper quantity and their effects on the body, has been given. At the same time, a principle for the Matravat Ahara given by Charaka is आहारमात्रा पुनः अग्निबल अपेक्षीणी meaning that quantity of diet depends upon the digestive power.

Matra Viruddha may be two types ^[6] viz.

1. Hina (deficient)

• Vata: Udarashula, Udaravriddhi, Angamarda, Mukhshosha, Glaani, indigestion, various types of pains, etc.
• Pitta: Jwara, Atisara, Antardaha, Trishna, Bhrama and
• Kapha: Chardi, Aruchi, Shwasa, Jwara, Aalassya and Guruta in the body.

Some examples of Matraviruddha, as given in the classics are

• प्रमेह निदान - परिग्रह अधिक मात्रा - उड़द, औदक मांस, नवीन धान्य, तिल आदि का अधिक सेवन ^[10]
• आमदोष निदान - सर्वग्रह अधिक मात्रा - अधिक भोजन सेवन ^[10]
• कुष्ठ निदान - परिग्रह अधिक मात्रा - हायनक, मत्स्य, काकमाची आदि का अधिक सेवन ^[11]
• गुल्म - सर्वग्रह हीनमात्रा - अल्पभोजन, अनशन ^[12]
• हृदय रोग कफज - सर्व ग्रह अधिक मात्रा - अति भोजन ^[13]
• परिग्रह अधिक मात्रा - अति स्निग्ध, गुरु भोजन ^[13]
• सर्व क्षयज रोग - सर्व ग्रह हीन गात्रा, अल्प भोजन ^[14]

Classical References of Matra Viruddha:

Other than these we can conclude that Madhu’s pollen toxicity may be increased after being chemically combined with Ghrita, Antariksh Jala & Pushkarbeeja.

Acknowledgement: My special thanks to Dr. Shivakumar Harti, Associate Professor, Department of Swasthavritta, AIIA, New Delhi, for his great cooperation, immense help, and encouragement.