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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 [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]
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 Ayurveda, these gruel 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]