A Review on Concept of Pathya (Do’s) and Apathya (Dont’s) in Stree Roga (Gynecological Disorders)

Abstract

Ayurveda, the science of life has given much importance on prevention of diseases and maintenance of health along with treating the disease. The diet and regimen which is beneficial to body and gives happiness to mind is known as pathya and which are not beneficial is known as apathya. Life of a women passes through different stages, for which in each and every stage acharya’s has explained the pathya and apathya to be followed. woman needs to follow healthy diet and regimen so as to prevent abnormalities or to maintain good health. Pathya in the form of ahara and vihara helps to maintain equilibrium of health in both swastha (healthy person) and vyadhita (diseased person). Main aim of describing pathya and apathya is to highlight the role of diet in maintaining physical health and balancing the vitiated dosas and dhatus. Hence in this article an attempt has been made inorder to know the importance of pathya and apathya in disease conditions specific to woman (Streeroga).