Utility of Ahara Matra w.r.t. Ashta Ahara Vidhi Vishesha Ayatanani

  • Arya Parvathy R Final Year Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Moulika Siddhanta (Basic Principles of Ayurveda), Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeethom, Amritapuri, India.
  • Haritha Chandran Assistant Professor, Department of Moulika Siddhanta (Basic principles of Ayurveda), Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, INDIA.
  • Haroon Irshad Associate Professor, Department of Moulika Siddhanta (Basic Principles of Ayurveda), Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, INDIA.
  • C Ushakumari Professor & HOD, Department of Moulika Siddhanta (Basic principles of Ayurveda), Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, INDIA.
  • Leena P Nair Associate Professor, Department of Moulika Siddhanta (Basic Principles of Ayurveda), Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeethom, Amritapuri, India.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Ahara, Ahara Vidhi Vishesha Ayatanani, Ahara Matra

Abstract

Ahara Matra is the quantity of food to be taken and Matravat Ahara is the proper quantity of food to be taken. Ashta Ahara Vidhi Vishesha Ayatanani are the factors considered before taking the food for maintaining health. Utility of Ahara Matra and its relation with these factors have much importance in current scenario. By understanding Ahara Matra in relation with these factors, we can easily maintain health Objective: This paper aims to understand the concept of Ahara Matra, establish the relationship of Ahara Matra with Ashta Ahara Vidhi Vishesha Ayatanani and its application of Matravat Ahara. Data Source: Literature review was carried in classical texts and various databases. Total 38 articles were found and are reviewed. Result: This paper clarifies relationship between Ahara Matra and Ashta Ahara Vidhi Vishesha Ayatanani and various utilities of Ahara Matra. Conclusion: By understanding these factors related, one can calculate the amount of food to be taken and can maintain health.

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Arya Parvathy R, Haritha Chandran, Haroon Irshad, C Ushakumari, & Leena P Nair. (2022). Utility of Ahara Matra w.r.t. Ashta Ahara Vidhi Vishesha Ayatanani. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 7(1), 319 - 324. Retrieved from https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1591
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