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==== Medicated gruels ====

==== Medicated gruels ====

Shodhana (purificatory) procedures are likely to cause debility in recipients by decreasing the functions of agni. There are specific dietetic regimen prescribed such as samsarjana karma that could restore normal functions of agni.  

''Shodhana'' (purificatory) procedures are likely to cause debility in recipients by decreasing the functions of ''agni''. There are specific dietetic regimen prescribed such as ''samsarjana karma'' that could restore normal functions of ''agni''.  

Just as a small particle of fire kindled with the help of grass, cow dung etc. starts fire, similarly appetite is enhanced and stabilized with the help of medicated gruel [Ca.Si.1/12-13] [17]

Just as a small particle of fire kindled with the help of grass, cow dung etc. starts fire, similarly appetite is enhanced and stabilized with the help of medicated gruel [Ca.Si.1/12-13] [17]

In total, 28 gruels are explained which are to be used after the administration of panchakarma to help re-kindle the digestive fire, simultaneously providing nutrition to the body. Gruels are made of two types of ingredients- cereals and herbs. Rice, barley and other cereals are major food staples, whereas herbs having medicinal properties are second type of ingredients known as veerya pradhana (potency).  These herbs are typically classified by their potency - mridu(mild), madhyama (medium) and teekshna (strong). Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bilwa (Aegle marmelose), Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis) are respective examples for these three potencies.

In total, 28 gruels are explained which are to be used after the administration of [[Panchakarma]] to help re-kindle the digestive fire, simultaneously providing nutrition to the body. Gruels are made of two types of ingredients- cereals and herbs. Rice, barley and other cereals are major food staples, whereas herbs having medicinal properties are second type of ingredients known as ''veerya pradhana'' (potency).  These herbs are typically classified by their potency - ''mridu''(mild), ''madhyama'' (medium) and ''teekshna'' (strong). ''Amalaki'' (Emblica officinalis), ''Bilwa'' (Aegle marmelose), ''Shunthi'' (Zingiber officinalis) are respective examples for these three potencies.

The detailed methods of preparation of gruel, quantity of water, proportion of medicaments etc. are to be referred from Sudashastra (text book on cookery). [17]

The detailed methods of preparation of gruel, quantity of water, proportion of medicaments etc. are to be referred from ''Sudashastra'' (text book on cookery). [17]

A proper diet is considered more effective than a hundred medicines and no medication will help a patient who does not observe a strict regimen of diet. In modern science, food articles are primarily classified by their chemical composition such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals etc. But in Ayurveda, such classification is based on the biological action of the food articles and their rasa (taste). For example, while modern science may treat all varieties of rice as one group on the basis of their carbohydrate content, Ayurveda considers that freshly harvested rice, heavy for digestion and aggravates kapha, while old rice stored over six months is considered to be light and easier to digest for an average person. According to modern science, yavagu (gruel) considered sources of carbohydrates, but according to the Ayurveda, these gruels not only have nutritive value but also help in curing diseases. Thus, yavagu kalpana (gruel preparation process), a recommended post purificatory formulation for helping in kindling digestive fire, also tones the intestine besides giving the nutrition.  [18-33]

A proper diet is considered more effective than a hundred medicines and no medication will help a patient who does not observe a strict regimen of diet. In modern science, food articles are primarily classified by their chemical composition such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals etc. But in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda], such classification is based on the biological action of the food articles and their ''rasa'' (taste). For example, while modern science may treat all varieties of rice as one group on the basis of their carbohydrate content, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] considers that freshly harvested rice, heavy for digestion and aggravates ''kapha'', while old rice stored over six months is considered to be light and easier to digest for an average person. According to modern science, ''yavagu'' (gruel) considered sources of carbohydrates, but according to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda], these gruels not only have nutritive value but also help in curing diseases. Thus, ''yavagu kalpana'' (gruel preparation process), a recommended post purificatory formulation for helping in kindling digestive fire, also tones the intestine besides giving the nutrition.  [18-33]

General use and applicability of drugs in relation to bio-purificatory therapies have been described in the first chapter. But in this chapter detailed explanation of these five bio-purificatory therapies along with their particular drug index have been provided. [35]

General use and applicability of drugs in relation to bio-purificatory therapies have been described in the first chapter. But in this chapter detailed explanation of these five bio-purificatory therapies along with their particular drug index have been provided. [35]

14 times the quantity of dravya (food material)

14 times the quantity of dravya (food material)

Chart 2: Types of Yavagu

Chart 2: Types of ''Yavagu''

Depending on the contents used to prepare yavagu it is of 2 types [verse 17chakrapani]

Depending on the contents used to prepare yavagu it is of 2 types [verse 17chakrapani]