COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HARITA VARGA DRAVYA IN VARIOUS SEASONS AND DISEASES

Abstract

Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine bestowed on humanity by the great sages of India. Ayurveda lays great emphasis on the concept of health and this is one of its strengths. It is more a way of life and de-scribes methods for promotion and maintenance of positive health. Importance of diet in the promotion of health has been shown by describing various Aahara Varga in different Ayurvedic texts. Harita Varga is one of the 12 Aahara Varga described by Aacharya Charaka. It includes Aahara Dravya (green leafy vegetables, dried fruits and tubers) which are used in daily routine and are very familiar among one and all. Every Dravya mentioned there possess different properties and understanding those properties is very es-sential in present era where everyone is conscious about the diet. Also, for the promotion of health season-al regimen is given prime importance in our Ayurvedic texts. Aahara when used in an appropriate way can be used as a medicine in various diseases. The main objective of this article is to understand the use of Harita Varga Dravya in different seasons and various diseases. An attempt has been made to explain the use of Harita Varga Dravya in different seasons and diseases based on Ayurvedic and Modern pharmacol-ogy.