World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE CURRENT NEED TO INCORPORATE NEWER IMPEDIMENTS INTO THE DOMAIN OF PARIHARYA VISHAYA IN PANCHAKARMA

Dr. Sai Chinmayee T.* and Dr. Vinaykumar K. N.

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a science which has given importance to Diet and Regimen as a part of Chikitsa. Panchakarma modalities of treatment encompasses the same under the heading of Pariharya Vishayas wherein certain dietetic and behavioural restrictions are specifically enlisted in order to reap the optimum therapeutic effect of Panchakarma procedures as well as to avoid any untoward complications. The instructions to be followed and the impediments to be avoided are mentioned in the classics in general to Panchakarma as well as in specific to particular procedure and has to be seriously taken into consideration not only after the treatment but also during the entire course of treatment in order to fully appreciate the attributes of the procedure. Though the Parihayra Vishayas are explained in detail during Samhita kala in accordance to the lifestyle, dietetic pattern and social circumstances that were prevailing during those days, they do still stand relevant and apt even to the present day generation but certain things are to be detailed and newer impediments are to be brought into the domain of Pariharya Vishaya keeping in mind the newer demands of current busy lifestyle of this so called Modern world.

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