A Critical Analaysis of Shaka varga (Review Article)

Author(s): Rekha B. V, Chaudhari Krishnakumari Balvantbhai and Praveen Kumar D Chotagal

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Ahara is considered as Mahabheshaja in Ayurveda. Shaka varga is one among the ahara varga explained by all acharyas. Ayurveda has given more importance to the intake of variety food articles like vegetables, fruits, whole grains on the basis of Rasapanchakas.Acharya have classified vegetables are into five types according to their origin, appearance and part used. Viz, Pushpa, Patra, Phala, Nala and Kanda. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Systematic review and critical analysis of Ayurvedic classical texts. Article published in national and international journal regarding SHAKA VARGA. E. samhita and Nighantu are the basic source of information for this review. RESULT AND DISCUSSION: Use of different types of vegetables provides us with essential vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients required for the maintenance of health. The action of drug depends on its rasa panchaka and the phyto constitute present in it. Acharya vagabhata emphasis it is virya that does action in dravya and next is vipaka then comes rasa. Prabava is that action which is beyond the explanation. CONCLUSION: Ayurveda extensively explains Shakha Vargas with their importance, benefits, and their impact on health.

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