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Line 1,248: − • The health of all supraclavicular body parts and sense organs can be maintained by following procedures given in daily regimen. [Verse 14] + − • The eyes should be protected from kapha. Therefore the kapha pacifying measures should always be followed for maintaining the eyesight. The measures like collyrium should be followed regularly for drainage of eyes. [Verse 15-17]+ − • Among the three types of dhumapana (herbal smoking), prayogika can be followed daily, vairechanika (purgative) is to cleanse the channels in diseases with obstructive pathology and snehika (lubricatory) to provide unctuousness to air passages in diseases with degenerative pathology.This herbal smoking is indicated mainly in supraclavicular diseases including diseases of ear, nose and throat, head, scalp and hair. [verse 20-55] + − • The nasya (nasal errhines) is advantageous to prevent above diseases as well as disease of head and neck region. [verse 56-70]+ − • The oral health should be preserved by following appropriate tooth twigs, using herbal mouth wash liquids, oil gargles. [verse 71-80]+ − • Oil should be applied on head regularly to prevent diseases like graying of hairs, alopecia, headaches and improve strength of scalp and head region. It also improves quality of sleep.[verse 81-83]+ − • Putting oil in ears regularly prevents ear diseases, stiffness of neck and jaw, improves hearing and prevents deafness [ verse 84] + − • Abhyanga (Oil massage) should be regularly followed to improve physical strength, prevents vata disorders and delays ageing process. It also improves skin texture and prevents indirect physical injuries due to exertion and strains.[verse 85-89] + − • Padabhyanga (Foot massage) should be regularly followed to prevent disease of lumbo-sacral region like sciatica, leg, foot, heel, plantar fascia, improve strength of legs and eyesight. [verse 90-92] + − • Good bath should be regularly followed to prevent skin diseases, improve strength and immunity through improving ojas [verse 93-94]+ − • One should follow certain practices to maintain personal hygiene and look good in the society. This is required for a positive and productive image building in the society. [verse 95-102] + − • One should follow all the daily regimens to attain a happy and healthy life and ultimately fulfil purpose of life. [verse 104] + − + − The proper quantity and quality of diet is not uniform for all the individuals. It varies from person to person, because, it depends primarily on the digestive power of an individual which in turn is influenced by the strength of agni. The strength of agni varies according to age, sex, season etc. In the same person diurnal and seasonal variations occur. The diurnal variations are minimal, but seasonal variations are significant. So, Charaka has described the seasonal diets and regimen in the next chapter named Tasyasitiyam. One can prevent diseases due to seasonal variations (parinamajanya vyadhi) by adhering to the instructions given in this chapter. + + + + + − + + + − Charaka has concluded by saying that sukhayu (happy and healthy life) is achieved by taking care of the body just as an able town administrator takes care of his city. − + + + +
→Tattva vimarsha
* If the food is taken in proper quantity, it provides strength, complexion, happiness and longevity to the person. [verse 8]
* If the food is taken in proper quantity, it provides strength, complexion, happiness and longevity to the person. [verse 8]
* The food articles like shashtika-rice, sali-rice, green-gram, rock-salt, Indian-gooseberry, barley, rain-water, milk, ghee, flesh of animals living in dry areas and honey can be regularly consumed for preservation of health. One should take those food articles daily, which maintain good health as well as prevent the onset of diseases. [Verse 13]
* The food articles like shashtika-rice, sali-rice, green-gram, rock-salt, Indian-gooseberry, barley, rain-water, milk, ghee, flesh of animals living in dry areas and honey can be regularly consumed for preservation of health. One should take those food articles daily, which maintain good health as well as prevent the onset of diseases. [Verse 13]
* The health of all supraclavicular body parts and sense organs can be maintained by following procedures given in daily regimen. [Verse 14]
* The eyes should be protected from kapha. Therefore the kapha pacifying measures should always be followed for maintaining the eyesight. The measures like collyrium should be followed regularly for drainage of eyes. [Verse 15-17]
* Among the three types of dhumapana (herbal smoking), prayogika can be followed daily, vairechanika (purgative) is to cleanse the channels in diseases with obstructive pathology and snehika (lubricatory) to provide unctuousness to air passages in diseases with degenerative pathology.This herbal smoking is indicated mainly in supraclavicular diseases including diseases of ear, nose and throat, head, scalp and hair. [verse 20-55]
* The nasya (nasal errhines) is advantageous to prevent above diseases as well as disease of head and neck region. [verse 56-70]
* The oral health should be preserved by following appropriate tooth twigs, using herbal mouth wash liquids, oil gargles. [verse 71-80]
* Oil should be applied on head regularly to prevent diseases like graying of hairs, alopecia, headaches and improve strength of scalp and head region. It also improves quality of sleep.[verse 81-83]
* Putting oil in ears regularly prevents ear diseases, stiffness of neck and jaw, improves hearing and prevents deafness [ verse 84]
* Abhyanga (Oil massage) should be regularly followed to improve physical strength, prevents vata disorders and delays ageing process. It also improves skin texture and prevents indirect physical injuries due to exertion and strains.[verse 85-89]
* Padabhyanga (Foot massage) should be regularly followed to prevent disease of lumbo-sacral region like sciatica, leg, foot, heel, plantar fascia, improve strength of legs and eyesight. [verse 90-92]
* Good bath should be regularly followed to prevent skin diseases, improve strength and immunity through improving ojas [verse 93-94]
* One should follow certain practices to maintain personal hygiene and look good in the society. This is required for a positive and productive image building in the society. [verse 95-102]
*One should follow all the daily regimens to attain a happy and healthy life and ultimately fulfil purpose of life. [verse 104]
Vidhi vimarsha
=== ''Vidhi vimarsha'' ===
The proper quantity and quality of diet is not uniform for all the individuals. It varies from person to person, because, it depends primarily on the digestive power of an individual which in turn is influenced by the strength of agni. The strength of agni varies according to age, sex, season etc. In the same person diurnal and seasonal variations occur. The diurnal variations are minimal, but seasonal variations are significant. So, Charaka has described the seasonal diets and regimen in the next chapter named Tasyasitiyam. One can prevent diseases due to seasonal variations (parinamajanya vyadhi) by adhering to the instructions given in this chapter.
Dried meat and vegetables, lotus root are not advised for all and meat for lean and thin person is contraindicated. Curdled milk, pork, beef, buffalo meat, fish, curd, black gram, small barley should not be used regularly. Shashtika rice, shali rice, moong, saindhav salt, amalki, rain water, milk ghee and honey, etc should be taken regularly.
Dried meat and vegetables, lotus root are not advised for all and meat for lean and thin person is contraindicated. Curdled milk, pork, beef, buffalo meat, fish, curd, black gram, small barley should not be used regularly. Shashtika rice, shali rice, moong, saindhav salt, amalki, rain water, milk ghee and honey, etc should be taken regularly.
In a nutshell, foods that maintain health should be consumed.
In a nutshell, foods that maintain health should be consumed.
Daily Regimen:
==== Daily Regimen ====
In the morning, after elimination and cleaning, start with eye salve, nasya (oil or medicated drops instillation in nose), teeth cleaning, tongue scraping, mouth freshner like clove, betel, jaiphala, cardmom etc., keeping oil in mouth for few minutes, shaving, head, body and feet massage with oil, oil in ears, rubbing medicated powder on body before bathing, wear clean clothes, jewelry, shoes and take cane or umbrella before going out.
In the morning, after elimination and cleaning, start with eye salve, nasya (oil or medicated drops instillation in nose), teeth cleaning, tongue scraping, mouth freshner like clove, betel, jaiphala, cardmom etc., keeping oil in mouth for few minutes, shaving, head, body and feet massage with oil, oil in ears, rubbing medicated powder on body before bathing, wear clean clothes, jewelry, shoes and take cane or umbrella before going out.
Research work done
Charaka has concluded by saying that sukhayu (happy and healthy life) is achieved by taking care of the body just as an able town administrator takes care of his city.
=== Research work done ===
1. A Study on Dinacharya in maintainance of health (PhD thesis), Ashok .Patil, Rajiv Gandhi Univerity of Health Sciences, Banglore -2015
1. A Study on Dinacharya in maintainance of health (PhD thesis), Ashok .Patil, Rajiv Gandhi Univerity of Health Sciences, Banglore -2015
2. Role of Padabyanga in shishira ritu w.s.r to Padasphutana (PhD thesis), Rekha.BV, Rajiv Gandhi Univerity of Health Sciences , Banglore -2015
2. Role of Padabyanga in shishira ritu w.s.r to Padasphutana (PhD thesis), Rekha.BV, Rajiv Gandhi Univerity of Health Sciences , Banglore -2015