Abstract

A REVIEW OF ROLE OF SNEHA (GHRUTA) IN PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AS PER AYURVEDIC CLASSICS

Dr. Samruddhi Ravji Kadam* and Dr. Arti Rajendra Firke

Abstract

The Indian health science of Ayurveda, describes three pillars (Trayaupastambha) of healthy life namely Aahar, Nidra and Bramhacharya, in which Aahar is essential not only for life but also for a healthy life. And mainly the ayurveda has two objectives; first is to maintain health of healthy individuals (swasthyarakshan) and second is treatment of disease (vyadhiprashaman). Swasthavritta is subject of ayurveda in which Dincharya (daily rituals), Rutucharya (seasonal rituals) and the most important aahar varga (diet) are described. Aahar varga includes Sneha Kalpana (taila and Ghruta varga). Ghruta is best among all Snehas so, this article covers the concept of Sneha, types of Sneha, importance of Ghruta to keep physical and mental health stability.

Keywords: Sneha, Ghruta, Aahar, Mental Health, Physical Health.