World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

EFFECT OF RUTUCHARYA ON DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Salma Rai*, Krunal Doshi and Madhavi Rabadia

ABSTRACT

A long and healthy life is a wish of every being since antiquity. Ayurveda has depicted various guidelines and regimes in support of well beings and anticipation of the sickness such as Dinacharya (everyday routine) and Rutucharya (seasonal regimen). Rutucharya is an ancient Ayurvedic practice of following a seasonal regimen to maintain health. With the change in the season, the environment around us changes and humans being part of the same also get influenced. The change may be in terms of strength or change in mood or effect on digestion. There are mainly six seasons which are mentioned in classics, that are; Hemanta, Sisira, Vasanta, Grishma, Varsha and Sarada. Different seasons affect the body in different ways. Eating in synchronization with nature can lead to healthy digestion and healthy digestion means healthy or balanced body. This review article focuses on Rutu and Rutucharya mention in the classics along with its suitable diet and regimen. Emphasis has been given on the likely impact of Rutucharya on digestion and metabolism. The final outcome of this article suggests the readers that, with proper focus on seasonal features or seasonal routine and its regime mentioned in classics, one can maintain his digestion healthy and overall good health.

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