Abstract

TAKRA IN PATHYA-APATHYA - A CRITICAL REVIEW

*Dr. Bangar Santosh Karbhari, Dr. Sarika Santosh Bangar, Dr. Patange Ravish, Dr. Pimpale Swapnil, Dr. Shewale Yogesh and Dr. Khedkar Ankush

Abstract

Health for all, prevention and cure of disease is the moto entitled in major Ayurvedic texts. In this context many regimes had been described in Ayurveda. Pathya- Apthya is one such regime, which emphasize on prevention from many common aliments and maintenance of good health. From primitive era till present age, use of Takra for health benefits is in vogue. Takra is mentioned in nearly all Ayurvedic classics. Various types of Takra, its method of preparation, properties of Takra and its uses according to Acharyas have been collectively studied for its critical evaluation in health keeping. On virtue of its Gunas viz; Laghu, Anushna, Grahi, Dipak, Madhur vipak, Takra can be advocated for all types of Prakruti for maintenance of physical or mental health and can be added in day to day ritual –Dinacharya.

Keywords: Takra, Pathya- Apthya, Laghu, Grahi, Prakruti, Dinacharya.