Role of Viruddha Ahara in allergic conditions W.S.R. Veerya Viruddha: An ayurvedic perspective

 Tanveer Ahmad *, Bipin Bihari Keshari, Varun Sawant and Sudipa Saha

Department of Samhita & Siddhant, V.Y.D.S, Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Khurja, Bulandsahar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
 
Review
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2022, 12(03), 435-438.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2022.12.3.0274
Publication history: 
Received on 16 November 2022; revised on 24 December 2022; accepted on 26 December 2022
 
Abstract: 
Viruddha Ahara i.e. unwholesome diet is a unique and important concept described in Ayurveda.  Viruddha Ahara refers to food incompatibility including interaction between different types of food which disturb the homeostasis of body leading to various diseases specially skin disorders. In classical text description of different types of Viruddha Ahara is available like Samskara Viruddha, Samyoga Viruddha, Veerya Viruddha etc. In skin diseases, Viruddha Ahara is considered as one of the prime factor for causing the disease and amongst all the Viruddha Ahara, Veerya Viruddha is considered as the main cause. Viruddha Ahara have potential  to triggers the pathogenesis of several diseases including Visarpa, intoxication, Shukra Dhatu Dushti, rhinitis, infertility, Kustha roga and allergic disorders, etc. this article explore the role of Viruddha Ahara in skin disorder.
 
Keywords: 
Viruddha Ahara; Kustha Roga; Incompatible Food; Skin disease
 
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