DWADASHA ASHANA PRAVICHARA: A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO DIETARY PRACTICES
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https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v5i5.364Keywords:
Ayurveda, Swasthavritta, Ahara, Agni, Ashana, VyadhiAbstract
Ayurveda has different concepts of food and nutrition for prevention of diseases, promotion of health and as a
part of therapies. One such unique concept of dietetic prescription is given under the heading “Dwadasha
ashana pravichara” (the twelve kinds of food administration). This concept gives different ways of food
administration based on the quality and quantity of food in relation to the condition of the individual, be it
healthy or diseased. Here, an attempt is made to analyse the practical application of this concept. For example, in
reduced digestive capacity, less quantity of food is advised once a day. This is to facilitate easy digestion and to
kindle the digestive fire slowly, just like a dying fire is gradually strengthened by putting in small quantities of
fuel and not bulk of fuel at a time. In this way, understanding and application of these twelve administrations
will help the individuals to either promote their health or to treat diseases with the help of foods.
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