¹Dr.Dhruva Prasad , ²Dr. P.Sudhakar Reddy

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.31142/ijahm/v8i4.05

                                             ¹III MD Scholar, Department of PG Studies in Swasthavritta, JSSAMC, Mysuru.

                                                ²Professor and HOD, Department of PG Studies in Swasthavritta, JSSAMC, Mysuru.                                                                                          

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Food is an important component of human life. We cannot imagine a life without food. Ayurveda has given utmost importance to food. Ahara is considered as one among the trioupasthambas according to Acharya Charaka¹. It is mentioned first as it is the most important for the sustenance of life. Sapta ahara kalpana vishesha is a dietetic concept explained in Ashtanga Sangraha². It encompasses seven principles of food intake which is unique in itself. By following this principle one can not only prevent diseases but it also helps to maintaining the good health 

Keywords – Ahara, Pathya, Kalpana, Health.

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      16  Sharma P.V. Charaka Samhita: Vol I: Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia; First Reprint 2011. p 306