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<blockquote>किन्तु मद्यं स्वभावेन यथैवान्नं तथा स्मृतम्| अयुक्तियुक्तं रोगाय युक्तियुक्तं यथाऽमृतम्॥</blockquote><blockquote>प्राणाः प्राणभृतामन्नं तदयुक्त्या निहन्त्यसून्| विषं प्राणहरं तच्च युक्तियुक्तं रसायनम्॥ (Char. Samh. 24. 59-60)<ref>Charaka Samhita (Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 24 Sutram 59-60)</ref></blockquote><blockquote>kintu madyaṁ svabhāvena yathaivānnaṁ tathā smr̥tam| ayuktiyuktaṁ rogāya yuktiyuktaṁ yathā'mr̥tam|॥</blockquote><blockquote>prāṇāḥ prāṇabhr̥tāmannaṁ tadayuktyā nihantyasūn| viṣaṁ prāṇaharaṁ tacca yuktiyuktaṁ rasāyanam॥ (Char. Samh. 24. 59-60)</blockquote>Meaning: (Ayurveda has identified alcoholic drinks or fermented preparations as one of the medicinal formulations e.g. Asavas and Arishtas. Thus how Madyam can be utilised as medicine and when it can give trouble was well-known to Ayurveda scholars which they skillfully applied in practice of medicine. The same applies to use of poison. In this reference this verse has been added)  But liquor by nature is similar to the food. It causes disorders when consumed improperly; while it is like amritam (elixir) when consumed properly. Food is like the vitality of life for the human beings; but the same may be fatal if ingested improperly. The poison is fatal, but it can be [[Rasayana (रसायनम्)|rasayana]] if used sensibly.<ref>Available from [https://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/index.php?title=Madatyaya_Chikitsa charakasamhitaonline.com]</ref>

<blockquote>किन्तु मद्यं स्वभावेन यथैवान्नं तथा स्मृतम्| अयुक्तियुक्तं रोगाय युक्तियुक्तं यथाऽमृतम्॥</blockquote><blockquote>प्राणाः प्राणभृतामन्नं तदयुक्त्या निहन्त्यसून्| विषं प्राणहरं तच्च युक्तियुक्तं रसायनम्॥ (Char. Samh. 24. 59-60)<ref>Charaka Samhita (Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 24 Sutram 59-60)</ref></blockquote><blockquote>kintu madyaṁ svabhāvena yathaivānnaṁ tathā smr̥tam| ayuktiyuktaṁ rogāya yuktiyuktaṁ yathā'mr̥tam|॥</blockquote><blockquote>prāṇāḥ prāṇabhr̥tāmannaṁ tadayuktyā nihantyasūn| viṣaṁ prāṇaharaṁ tacca yuktiyuktaṁ rasāyanam॥ (Char. Samh. 24. 59-60)</blockquote>Meaning: (Ayurveda has identified alcoholic drinks or fermented preparations as one of the medicinal formulations e.g. Asavas and Arishtas. Thus how Madyam can be utilised as medicine and when it can give trouble was well-known to Ayurveda scholars which they skillfully applied in practice of medicine. The same applies to use of poison. In this reference this verse has been added)  But liquor by nature is similar to the food. It causes disorders when consumed improperly; while it is like amritam (elixir) when consumed properly. Food is like the vitality of life for the human beings; but the same may be fatal if ingested improperly. The poison is fatal, but it can be [[Rasayana (रसायनम्)|rasayana]] if used sensibly.<ref>Available from [https://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/index.php?title=Madatyaya_Chikitsa charakasamhitaonline.com]</ref>

 == Role of Ahara in controlling various aspects of life ==

== Role of Ahara in controlling various aspects of life ==

Ayurveda has recognized the role of Ahara in various aspects of life. <blockquote>हिताहारोपयोग एक एव पुरुषवृद्धिकरो भवति, अहिताहारोपयोगः पुनर्व्याधिनिमित्तमिति ॥ (Char Samh 25.31)<ref name=":6">Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 25 Sutra 31)</ref></blockquote><blockquote>hitāhāropayoga eka eva puruṣavr̥ddhikaro bhavati, ahitāhāropayogaḥ punarvyādhinimittamiti ॥ (Char Samh 25.31)</blockquote>Meaning: Hita Ahara (Favorable/suitable Food) is identified as the one and only source of Purusha Vrddhi (Growth of body-mind-energy system of a person).  

Ayurveda has recognized the role of Ahara in various aspects of life. <blockquote>हिताहारोपयोग एक एव पुरुषवृद्धिकरो भवति, अहिताहारोपयोगः पुनर्व्याधिनिमित्तमिति ॥ (Char Samh 25.31)<ref name=":6">Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 25 Sutra 31)</ref></blockquote><blockquote>hitāhāropayoga eka eva puruṣavr̥ddhikaro bhavati, ahitāhāropayogaḥ punarvyādhinimittamiti ॥ (Char Samh 25.31)</blockquote>Meaning: Hita Ahara (Favorable/suitable Food) is identified as the one and only source of Purusha Vrddhi (Growth of body-mind-energy system of a person).  

<blockquote>विविधादशितात् पीतादहिताल्लीढखादितात् | भवन्त्येते मनुष्याणां विकारा य उदाहृताः॥</blockquote><blockquote>तेषामिच्छन्ननुत्पत्तिं सेवेत मतिमान् सदा | हितान्येवाशितादीनि न स्युस्तज्जास्तथाऽऽमयाः॥ (Char. Samh. 28.23-24)<ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 28 Sutras 23-24)</ref></blockquote>Meaning:  The diseases mentioned here (in this chapter) occur due to consumption of different types of unwholesome food articles viz eatables, drinkables. linctuses and chewables. Therefore the wise person who desires to avoid their occurrence should always eat only wholesome food (eatables, drinkables, chewables and linctuses) so as to keep check on such illnesses.  

<blockquote>विविधादशितात् पीतादहिताल्लीढखादितात् | भवन्त्येते मनुष्याणां विकारा य उदाहृताः॥</blockquote><blockquote>तेषामिच्छन्ननुत्पत्तिं सेवेत मतिमान् सदा | हितान्येवाशितादीनि न स्युस्तज्जास्तथाऽऽमयाः॥ (Char. Samh. 28.23-24)<ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 28 Sutras 23-24)</ref></blockquote>Meaning:  The diseases mentioned here (in this chapter) occur due to consumption of different types of unwholesome food articles viz eatables, drinkables. linctuses and chewables. Therefore the wise person who desires to avoid their occurrence should always eat only wholesome food (eatables, drinkables, chewables and linctuses) so as to keep check on such illnesses.  

=== Intrauterine growth of fetus dependent on mothers ahara ===

=== In growth of new life in womb ===

तदेवं गर्भस्य सम्पत्तिमभिधाय यथा तस्य कुक्षौ वृद्धिः स्यात्तथा वक्ति----बीजात्मकैर्महाभूतैः सूक्ष्मैः सत्वानुगैश्च सः|

From conception to delivery the baby is entirely dependent on mother for nourishment. The growth and development of baby inside the mother's womb occurs through the [[Rasa Dhatu (रस धातु)|rasa dhatu]] of mother which is formed from ahara taken by mother according to Ayurveda. Thus ahara taken by mother during pregnancy and also during lactation is keenly monitored. It plays crucial role in the development of body of fetus. <blockquote>.....मातुश्चाहाररसजैः क्रमात्कुक्षौ विवर्द्धते ॥ (Asht. Hrud. 1.2) <ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sharirasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutra 2)</ref></blockquote>

 

मातुश्चाहाररसजैः क्रमात्कुक्षौ विवर्द्धते||२|| A.H.Sha.1.2

== Seasonal ahara ==

== Seasonal ahara ==

=== Factors to be considered while selecting food articles ===

=== Factors to be considered while selecting food articles ===

The food articles should be selected on the basis of certain factors so that they do not disturb the equilibrium of body components. These factors are Desha, Kala and one's body (physical constitution of individual). Desha refers to the geographical condition/land while Kala means season. The food article that possess qualities which will balance the disturbances created by external factors like desha, kala and also which are suitable to maintain balance of bodily components should be selected. This helps in maintaining health and well-being. <blockquote>देशकालात्मगुणविपरीतानां हि कर्मणामाहारविकाराणां च क्रियोपयोगः [१] सम्यक्, सर्वातियोगसन्धारणम्, असन्धारणमुदीर्णानां च गतिमतां, साहसानां च वर्जनं, स्वस्थवृत्तमेतावद्धातूनां साम्यानुग्रहार्थमुपदिश्यते||८|| (Cha.Sha.6.8)</blockquote>

The food articles should be selected on the basis of certain factors so that they do not disturb the equilibrium of body components. These factors are Desha, Kala and one's body (physical constitution of individual). Desha refers to the geographical condition/land while Kala means season. The food article that possess qualities which will balance the disturbances created by external factors like desha, kala and also which are suitable to maintain balance of bodily components should be selected. This helps in maintaining health and well-being. <blockquote>देशकालात्मगुणविपरीतानां हि कर्मणामाहारविकाराणां च क्रियोपयोगः सम्यक्, सर्वातियोगसन्धारणम्, असन्धारणमुदीर्णानां च गतिमतां, साहसानां च वर्जनं, स्वस्थवृत्तमेतावद्धातूनां साम्यानुग्रहार्थमुपदिश्यते||८|| (Cha. Sha. 6.8)</blockquote>

== Viruddha ahara ==

== Viruddha ahara ==

== Panchakarmas after ahara ==

== Panchakarmas after ahara ==

Dhumapana- A.H.S.21.6- Madhyaam dhooma

[[Panchakarmas (पञ्चकर्माणि)|Panchakarmas]] are the shodhana karmas (cleansing therapies) described in Ayurveda. They are used in specific dosha dominant illnesses where the basic dosha pacifying medicines wont prove effective enough to manage the illness. Also these procedures are implemented under medical supervision in specific health conditions in eligible individuals at appropriate time. There are stringent rules regarding their implementation. In almost all the panchakarmas and associates procedures, there are specific rules regarding ahara. Usually the chief panchakarmas are not done after the intake of food. Also there exists a specific diet plan which should be followed before and after panchakarmas. However, there exists one type of minor procedure under upakarmas (minor cleansing therapies) which is advised to be carried out after having food and it is known as Dhumapana. Dhumapana involves inhaling and exhaling the medicated smoke for cleansing excess kapha and vata accumulated in upper body. One of the type of it is Madhyama (moderate) Dhumapana. It is advised that one can take this kind of dhumapana after having food.<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 21 Sutra 6)</ref> There are other suitable times for dhumpana mentioned also.  

== Ahara parinaman kala ==

== Ahara parinaman kala ==

Ahara parinaman kala means

Ahara parinaman kala means the time required for complete digestion and transformation of the food. In Ashtanga Hrudayam , acharya Vagbhata has explained that there are varied opinions of scholars about this time. Few scholars suggest that the food is transformed completely in a ahoratra (24 hours/ 1 daytime+ 1 night-time) while some opine that it takes 6 days to get transformed. There are other scholars of opinion that the food gets transformed completely and reaches upto the last [[Dhatus (धातवः)|dhatu]] in the sequence i.e. [[Shukra Dhatu (शुक्र धातुः)|Shukra]] after a period of a month (28 days).<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sharirasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 65-66)</ref> Thus Ahara is transformed into Rasa dhatu in a period of a day while it takes a period of almost a week or a month to show its effect on the last Shukra dhatu. This knowledge is applied while deciding a timeline for treatment, diet and planning other treatment modalities.

 

A.H.SHA. 3.65-66

 

 

केचिदाहुरहोरात्रात्षाडहादपरे, परे||६५||

 

== Ahara sara and mala ==

== Ahara sara and mala ==

विण्मूत्रमाहारमलः सारः प्रागीरितो रसः |५२८| S.u.su. 46.528

Ahara taken by a person is processed by Agni (Jatharagni) located in koshta (equivalent to gastrointestinal tract or gut). After this process, the processed part is divided into 2 parts. On epart is known as sara i.e. essence and the other part is known as kitta i.e. waste. The rasa dhatu formed after the digestion process is called as sara of Ahara. On the other hand, vit (feces) and mutram (Urine) are formed as kitta (wastes) of ahara according to the Ayurveda. Thus Rasa is known as sara while vit and mutra are known as kitta of ahara. <blockquote>विण्मूत्रमाहारमलः सारः प्रागीरितो रसः ॥ (Sush. Samh. 46.528)<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 46 Sutra 528)</ref> </blockquote>

== Ashta Ahara vidhi vishesha ayatanani ==

== Ashta Ahara vidhi vishesha ayatanani ==