Role of Diet in Mental Disorder

Authors

  • Dr. Rozy Sharma 2nd year Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic College and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Dr. Manjunatha Adiga Professor, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic College and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i06.1159

Keywords:

Mental Disorder, Mental Health, Manas, Ahara, Vihara, Diet

Abstract

Diet is said to be basic of life, strength, complexion, Ojas, growth and development, perspicuity of Indriyas, happiness, clarity of voice, lustre, pleasure, increase of Dhatus, Intellect, health etc. According to Chhandogya Upanishad, the food inside is divived into three parts Sthoola, Madhyama and Anu bhaga which nourish Purisha, Mamsa and Mana respectively which means the subtle and abstract part of the Anna is Mana “ Annamayam hi Soumya Manah” is a popular quote from Chandogyopanishad which means the mind is the essence of food we take. Just as when curd is churned up, the butter which is the finest part gather up, the finest part of food rises up and nourishes Manas.

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References

Central council for research in Ayurvedic sciences (Ministry of Ayush, Govt of India)

Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Matrashiteeya Adhaya, Ayurveda Deepika commentary by Chakrapanidatta Charakasutra.

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Published

2020-12-31

How to Cite

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Dr. Rozy Sharma, Dr. Manjunatha Adiga. Role of Diet in Mental Disorder. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2020 Dec. 31 [cited 2025 Oct. 23];5(06):297-300. Available from: https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1159

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 06 (2020): NOV-DEC

Section

Review Article

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This is an Open Access article licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

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