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→Pathya Regimen
An important step in the preparation of Pathya is Samskara. It involves the processing of raw food to a suitable form (cooked etc) to alter its properties and make it suitable for acceptance inside the patients body. Pathya prescribed to one person may not be the same for another person. It changes in individuals also depending upon various components (Age-season, disease, psychological status, habits, dominance of doshas). Sometimes the change in a process changes the properties to a completely opposite nature.
An important step in the preparation of Pathya is Samskara. It involves the processing of raw food to a suitable form (cooked etc) to alter its properties and make it suitable for acceptance inside the patients body. Pathya prescribed to one person may not be the same for another person. It changes in individuals also depending upon various components (Age-season, disease, psychological status, habits, dominance of doshas). Sometimes the change in a process changes the properties to a completely opposite nature.
So incorporation of “Pathya” makes our food healthy and pleasurable with accomplishing basic objective of Ayurveda. It stresses Ayurveda’s approach that the digestive capability of the patients is equally important to that of the properties of the drugs.
So incorporation of “Pathya” makes our food healthy and pleasurable with accomplishing basic objective of Ayurveda. It stresses Ayurveda’s approach that the digestive capability of the patients is equally important to that of the properties of the drugs. Acharya Sushruta has dealt with four major preparations of Pathya
=== Apathya ===
=== Apathya ===
=== Pathya Regimen ===
=== Pathya Regimen ===
Pathya kalpana is suggested both for use in Dinacharya (daily routine) and as Rutucharya (6 seasonal routines). Rutucharya constitutes the general Pathya regimen to be followed during different seasons and is briefly described below. However, these are guidelines and should be followed based on the constitution (vata, pitta, khapha) while the things to be avoided are to be as per the consultation of the physician.<ref name=":0">Bhagawat, Bhalchandra Krishnaji. (1987) Ph. D Thesis Titled : [http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/146045 Patya apatya vichar in ayurveda.] Savitribai Phule Pune University</ref>
Pathya kalpana is suggested both for use in Dinacharya (daily routine) and as Rutucharya (6 seasonal routines). Rutucharya constitutes the general Pathya regimen to be followed during different seasons and is briefly described below. However, these are guidelines and should be followed based on the constitution (vata, pitta, khapha) while the things to be avoided are to be as per the consultation of the physician.<ref name=":0">Bhagawat, Bhalchandra Krishnaji. (1987) Ph. D Thesis Titled : [http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/146045 Patya apatya vichar in ayurveda.] Savitribai Phule Pune University. See Chapter 11 Comparision of the old ( Ayurvedic ) and modern behaviour - Daily and Seasonal for Pathya Regimens</ref>
==== Regimen in Hemanta (Dewy or Prewinter season) ====
==== Regimen in Hemanta (Dewy or Prewinter season) ====
Hemanta rutu is the time between October to December. In this rutu the atmosphere is cold, the days are chilly, nights are longer than the days. To prevent heat loss of the body, the blood vessals get constricted and so the internal body heat increases. This results in increase in appetite, digestion and thereby the strength and power of the body. As the nights are longer, persons get hungry early in the morning.
Hemanta rutu is the time between October to December. In this rutu the atmosphere is cold, the days are chilly, nights are longer than the days. To prevent heat loss of the body, the blood vessals get constricted and so the internal body heat increases. This results in increase in appetite, digestion and thereby the strength and power of the body. As the nights are longer, persons get hungry early in the morning.
Ahara
'''आहारः ॥ Ahara'''
* Practice to take food in the morning containing Madhura, Amla and Lavana rasas and Guru (heavy diet) snigdha diet.
* Practice to take food in the morning containing Madhura, Amla and Lavana rasas and Guru (heavy diet) snigdha diet.
* Cereals such as rice, wheat, jowar, all sweet fruits, all milk products (butter, buttermilk, ghee, curds, cheese), hot water, fruit juices. Take preparations of cow milk, cane juice, fat, oil, new rice, hit water.
* Cereals such as rice, wheat, jowar, all sweet fruits, all milk products (butter, buttermilk, ghee, curds, cheese), hot water, fruit juices. Take preparations of cow milk, cane juice, fat, oil, new rice, hit water.
* Take the unctuous, sour, salty juices of meat of aquatic and marshy animals which are fatty.
* Take the unctuous, sour, salty juices of meat of aquatic and marshy animals which are fatty.
* Avoid vata vitiating food. For example : The meat of burrow-dwelling animals and bhrushta prepared of animals of prasaha.
* Avoid vata vitiating food. For example : The meat of burrow-dwelling animals and bhrushta prepared of animals of prasaha.
Vihara
'''विहारः ॥ Vihara'''
* One should not expose himself to cold wave. Wear heavy and warm clothes made of wool and leather
* One should not expose himself to cold wave. Wear heavy and warm clothes made of wool and leather
* Abhyanga : Massage, application of oil on the head and body should be done before bath.
* Abhyanga : Massage, application of oil on the head and body should be done before bath.
Charming due to natural beauty this season has great attraction corresponding to the months of March and April. Air is clean, sunshine is ample causing the melting of 'kapha' dosha which has increased during hemanta rutu. This causes decrease in appetite and poor digestive power (Agni-mandya). At the advent of spring one should habitually resort to exercise, unction, smoking and gargling.<ref name=":0" />
Charming due to natural beauty this season has great attraction corresponding to the months of March and April. Air is clean, sunshine is ample causing the melting of 'kapha' dosha which has increased during hemanta rutu. This causes decrease in appetite and poor digestive power (Agni-mandya). At the advent of spring one should habitually resort to exercise, unction, smoking and gargling.<ref name=":0" />
Ahara
'''आहारः ॥ Ahara'''
* Cereals such as barley and old wheat, jowar, pulses, meat of goat, and chicken (sharabha, shasha, ena lava and kapinjala).
* Cereals such as barley and old wheat, jowar, pulses, meat of goat, and chicken (sharabha, shasha, ena lava and kapinjala).
* Avoid heavy, unctuous, sour, and sweet diets.
* Avoid heavy, unctuous, sour, and sweet diets.
* Only buttermilk may be consumed.
* Only buttermilk may be consumed.
* Drinks can include asavas and arishtas, hot drinks, oils and wines.
* Drinks can include asavas and arishtas, hot drinks, oils and wines.
Vihara
'''विहारः ॥ Vihara'''
* Sleep during day time is prohibited, afternoon is to be spent with wife in gardens surrounded with flowers.
* Sleep during day time is prohibited, afternoon is to be spent with wife in gardens surrounded with flowers.
* Massage body before bath with chandana, vetiver and aguru dry powders, followed by hot water bath with the application of lepa (scented plaster) to the skin.
* Massage body before bath with chandana, vetiver and aguru dry powders, followed by hot water bath with the application of lepa (scented plaster) to the skin.
Hottest season of the year, corresponds to May and June months, the sun is nearer to the earth, the rays are sharp and hot. Loss of water due to sweat, energy and power. Kapha dosha decreases and vata dosha increases. The atmosphere is dry, stagnant. <ref name=":0" />
Hottest season of the year, corresponds to May and June months, the sun is nearer to the earth, the rays are sharp and hot. Loss of water due to sweat, energy and power. Kapha dosha decreases and vata dosha increases. The atmosphere is dry, stagnant. <ref name=":0" />
Ahara
'''आहारः ॥ Ahara'''
* Cereals, pulses, a number of vegetables, all watery fruits (water melons, kharbhooj, mangoes, bananas, aamlaki, lemons etc).
* Cereals, pulses, a number of vegetables, all watery fruits (water melons, kharbhooj, mangoes, bananas, aamlaki, lemons etc).
* Curds, milk, buttermilk and ghee are to be consumed.
* Curds, milk, buttermilk and ghee are to be consumed.
* Honey, go-mutra, madhura (sweet), drava (liquidy) and laghu quality of food is to be taken.
* Honey, go-mutra, madhura (sweet), drava (liquidy) and laghu quality of food is to be taken.
* Avoid Lavana, Amla and Katu rasas in food.
* Avoid Lavana, Amla and Katu rasas in food.
Vihara
'''विहारः ॥ Vihara'''
* Bathing with cold water and swimming, after bath application of lepa (paste) of chandana, agaru, udshira (vetiver) and other cool substances.
* Bathing with cold water and swimming, after bath application of lepa (paste) of chandana, agaru, udshira (vetiver) and other cool substances.
* Use thin soft cotton clothes, wear flowers and garlands, pearls as jewellery.
* Use thin soft cotton clothes, wear flowers and garlands, pearls as jewellery.
Rainy season starts with the onset of monsoons corresponding to the months of July and August. Due to rains, water bodies are full and muddy. Greenery everywhere, the atmosphere is damp and cool. Agni mandya is seen even during this season with an increase in vata dosha due to sheeta guna. The new rain water is muddy and cool and is 'Amla vipaki' which is responsible for accumulation of Pitta dosha. Diseases are more during this season and hence there is an absolute necessity of keeping the Agni normal at any cost.<ref name=":0" />
Rainy season starts with the onset of monsoons corresponding to the months of July and August. Due to rains, water bodies are full and muddy. Greenery everywhere, the atmosphere is damp and cool. Agni mandya is seen even during this season with an increase in vata dosha due to sheeta guna. The new rain water is muddy and cool and is 'Amla vipaki' which is responsible for accumulation of Pitta dosha. Diseases are more during this season and hence there is an absolute necessity of keeping the Agni normal at any cost.<ref name=":0" />
Ahara
'''आहारः ॥ Ahara'''
* Cereals should include old wheat and rice, jowar and yava. Pulses reduced to Mung (green gram) and Masoor. Cocunut and ground nut oils are to be preferred.
* Cereals should include old wheat and rice, jowar and yava. Pulses reduced to Mung (green gram) and Masoor. Cocunut and ground nut oils are to be preferred.
* Milk, fresh buttermilk, butter and ghee are to be consumed. Honey may be used in preparing diets, drinks.
* Milk, fresh buttermilk, butter and ghee are to be consumed. Honey may be used in preparing diets, drinks.
* Fruits such as Amlaki, grapes, pomogranates etc.
* Fruits such as Amlaki, grapes, pomogranates etc.
* Boiled strained water (Shruta sheeta), lemon juice. Asavas and arishtas are contraindicated and if required to consume it should be in little quantity and along with plenty of water.
* Boiled strained water (Shruta sheeta), lemon juice. Asavas and arishtas are contraindicated and if required to consume it should be in little quantity and along with plenty of water.
Vihara
'''विहारः ॥ Vihara'''
* Bath with warm water, massage with perfume and scented powders. Not to remain in sunshine for a long time.
* Bath with warm water, massage with perfume and scented powders. Not to remain in sunshine for a long time.
* Clothes must be dried with fumes of the scented wood.
* Clothes must be dried with fumes of the scented wood.
During the Sharad rutu, the sun is very hot during the day and nights are cooler and skies are clearer. Pitta dosha which is high in Varsha rutu is provoked by the hot and penetrating sun leading to a further Pitta prakopa (increase). Agni mandya is also seen. With the winds of damp nature increasing the vata vyadhi, one should use sweet, astringent and bitter rasas in diet.
During the Sharad rutu, the sun is very hot during the day and nights are cooler and skies are clearer. Pitta dosha which is high in Varsha rutu is provoked by the hot and penetrating sun leading to a further Pitta prakopa (increase). Agni mandya is also seen. With the winds of damp nature increasing the vata vyadhi, one should use sweet, astringent and bitter rasas in diet.
Ahara
'''आहारः ॥ Ahara'''
* Cereals of old variety should be used. Pulses can be increased.
* Cereals of old variety should be used. Pulses can be increased.
* Fruits of dry type, dried grapes, chikkoo, amlaki, apples etc may be consumed.
* Fruits of dry type, dried grapes, chikkoo, amlaki, apples etc may be consumed.
* Intake of ghee prepared with bitter medicines, purgation and bloodletting.
* Intake of ghee prepared with bitter medicines, purgation and bloodletting.
* Wines of sugarcane, honey and cool drinks may be consumed.
* Wines of sugarcane, honey and cool drinks may be consumed.
Vihara
'''विहारः ॥ Vihara'''
* Cold water bath with vetiver is advised.
* Cold water bath with vetiver is advised.
* Avoid the sleep during day time, avoid sun heat and eastern winds. Sleeping in open air is advised.
* Avoid the sleep during day time, avoid sun heat and eastern winds. Sleeping in open air is advised.