Role of Viruddha Ahara in allergic conditions W.S.R. Veerya Viruddha: An ayurvedic perspective

Abstract

Viruddha Ahara i.e. unwholesome diet is a unique and important concept described in Ayurveda. Viruddha Ahara refers to food incompatibility including interaction between different types of food which disturb the homeostasis of body leading to various diseases specially skin disorders. In classical text description of different types of Viruddha Ahara is available like Samskara Viruddha, Samyoga Viruddha, Veerya Viruddha etc. In skin diseases, Viruddha Ahara is considered as one of the prime factor for causing the disease and amongst all the Viruddha Ahara, Veerya Viruddha is considered as the main cause. Viruddha Ahara have potential to triggers the pathogenesis of several diseases including Visarpa, intoxication, Shukra Dhatu Dushti, rhinitis, infertility, Kustha roga and allergic disorders, etc. this article explore the role of Viruddha Ahara in skin disorder.