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[[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 5:

==([[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 5, Chapter on the proper quantity of food) ==

 

(Chapter on proper quantity of food)

=== Abstract ===

Abstract

 

Swasthachatushka , the health tetrad, deals with the preservation of health and prevention of diseases. The first chapter of this tetrad, entitled Matrashitiya Adhyaya, covers two topics viz. various aspects of the proper quantity and quality of diet and various daily regimens that should be followed by a person for healthy living. The tenets of personal hygiene, oral hygiene and hygiene of sense organs are described in this chapter. The routine procedures to preserve health like abhyanga (massage), nasya (nasal errhines), kavala (mouth wash), gandusha (gargling), karnapurana (applying oil in ears), anjana (collyrium) etc. are described in this chapter with their methods of administration and positive health benefits.  

''Swasthachatushka'' , the health tetrad, deals with the preservation of health and prevention of diseases. The first chapter of this tetrad, entitled [[Matrashiteeya Adhyaya]], covers two topics viz. various aspects of the proper quantity and quality of diet and various daily regimens that should be followed by a person for healthy living. The tenets of personal hygiene, oral hygiene and hygiene of sense organs are described in this chapter. The routine procedures to preserve health like abhyanga (massage), nasya (nasal errhines), kavala (mouth wash), gandusha (gargling), karnapurana (applying oil in ears), anjana (collyrium) etc. are described in this chapter with their methods of administration and positive health benefits.  

 

Aharamatra, Dinacharya, Abhyanga, Nasya, Kavala, Gandusha, Anutaila, Anjana. personal hygiene, oral health, gargling, nasal errhines, massage, collyrium, mouth wash, health of sense organs.  

Keywords Aharamatra, Dinacharya, Abhyanga, Nasya, Kavala, Gandusha, Anutaila, Anjana. personal hygiene, oral health, gargling, nasal errhines, massage, collyrium, mouth wash, health of sense organs.  

Introduction

Introduction

A wholesome diet is essential for good health and prevention of disease. Considering the importance of  quantity of diet, this tetrad dealing with health commences with the chapter Matrashitiyam. Two topics are explained in this chapter: - the concept of proper quantity of diet and the details of daily regimen. Charaka dedicated an entire tetrad (Annapana chatushkam) for explaining dietetics later in this section of [[Sutra Sthana]]. Important aspects of food have also been dealt with in the first and the second chapters of [[Vimana Sthana]]. Diet, is the only factor which is responsible for normal health as well as disease[ ]. How and what food should be taken is assessed by eight factors. These factors are collectively designated as aharavidhiviseshayatana[ ]( considerations for diet and dietary habits).  

A wholesome diet is essential for good health and prevention of disease. Considering the importance of  quantity of diet, this tetrad dealing with health commences with the chapter Matrashitiyam. Two topics are explained in this chapter: - the concept of proper quantity of diet and the details of daily regimen. Charaka dedicated an entire tetrad (Annapana chatushkam) for explaining dietetics later in this section of [[Sutra Sthana]]. Important aspects of food have also been dealt with in the first and the second chapters of [[Vimana Sthana]]. Diet, is the only factor which is responsible for normal health as well as disease[ ]. How and what food should be taken is assessed by eight factors. These factors are collectively designated as aharavidhiviseshayatana[ ]( considerations for diet and dietary habits).