AAHARVIDHIVIDHAN IN JWARA

Dr. Smt. Gunvanti Ratre* and Dr. Nand Kumar Jangde

ABSTRACT

Jwara is considered as prime importance among all the diseases. Jwara itself is not only a disease but it is also a main symptom present in various diseases. Jwara is considerd as first originated from ferocious wrath of Rudra (Lord Shiva) as described in Charak Samhita. Ayurveda holds that Jwara is not nearly the increase in body temperature (Fever) but also a feeling of Malaise, Unease and Discomfort and involves the Deha, Indriya and Mana. In Jwara dosas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) alone or in combination with each other spreads through Rasa dhatu dislodge the Jatharagni from its normal place and it results in increase of whole body temperature. Ayurveda belongs to apply a Holistic approach to treat any disease with Aahar-Vihara and Ausdh. In this article importance of Diet in Jwara Chikitsha according to its stages like Aamaj and Niraamaj is described along with properties of various food materials which are given during these stages.[1]

Keywords: Aahar (Diet), Jwara and Ayurveda.