Ritucharya final presentation
- 1. -RituchaRya- SeaSonal Regimen foR healthy living Dr. Gaurav Sharma, M.D. (Ayu) Research Officer- Ayurveda Dept. of AYUSH, Min. of H&FW, Govt. of India Email: [email protected]
- 2. Flow of Presentation • Six Seasons • Information regarding seasonal division of Year • Status of Doshik predominance, Guna, Rasa, Bala in each Seasons • Dos and Don'ts of Each season • Ritu Sandhi (Change of season) & Oak Satmya • Summary and Key take out points for each Season
- 3. Shad Ritu - Six Seasons • India is a country blessed with Six different seasons Sharad autumn Varsha Hemant Monsoon / Early Rainy Winter Greeshma Shishira Summer Winter Vasant Spring
- 4. Reason Behind Different Seasons on Earth
- 5. Kala Vibhajan- Time Division Akshi Nimesh – Basic Unit of Time in Ancient time 15 Nimesh 1 Kashtha 30 Kashtha 1 Kala 20 Kala 1 Muhurt 30 Mahurt 1 Ahoratra 15 Ahoratra 1 Paksha 2 Paksha 1 Masa 2 Masa 1 Ritu 3 Ritu 1 Ayana 2 Ayana 1 Samvatsar (Varsh) 5 Samvatsar (Varsh) 1 Yuga
- 6. Indian National Calendar (Saka calendar) Start date S. Month Length (Gregorian Ritu Season No. calendar) 1 Chaitra 30/31 March 22 Vasanta Spring 2 Vaishākh 31 April 21 3 Jyaishtha 31 May 22 Grishma Summer 4 Āshādha 31 June 22 5 Shrāvana 31 July 23 Varsha Monsoon 6 Bhādrapad 31 August 23 7 Āshwin 30 September 23 Sharat Autumn 8 Kārtik 30 October 23 9 Agrahayana 30 November 22 Hemant Winter 10 Paush 30 December 22 11 Māgh 30 January 21 Cold & dewy Sishira season 12 Phālgun 30 February 20
- 7. Seasonal Division of Year Samvatsar - Year • Adan Kala / • Visarga Kala / Uttarayan Daskhinanyan Six Months Six Months 1. Magha- Phagha 1. Shravana- Bhadrapada 2. Chaitra- Vaishakh 2. Ashvin- Kartika 3. Jyeshtha- Ashadha 3. Margsheesh- Pausha Three Seasons Three Seasons 1. Shishir 1. Varsha 2. Vasant 2. Sharad 3. Grishma 3. Hemant
- 8. Attributes of Adankala & Visargakala Adan Kala Visarga Kala • Uttarayan- Agneya • Dakshinayan- Saumya • Agneya-Agni-guna Pradhan • Soumya- Sheet guna Pradhan • Vayu- Ati-ruksha • Vayu- not so ruksha • Moon- Less Bala • Moon- Strong Bala • Sun- Strong Bala • Sun- Less Bala • Sun Dries away things • Moon nourishes things • Ruksha, Tikta, Kashaya, Katu • Snigdha, Amla, Madhur, Lavan • Gradually Bala lessens • Gradually Bala increases
- 9. Status of Bala (Strength) During Year Uttarayana Dakshinayana Māgh Chaitra Jyaishtha Shrāvana Āshwin Agrahayana Phālgun Vaishākh Āshādha Bhādrapad Kārtik Paush Shishir Vasanta Greeshma Varsha Sharad Hemant Aadi Madhya Anta Aadi Madhya Anta S Avara / Lowest T B R A E L Madhyam / Moderate N A G T H Uttam / Highest
- 10. Status of Rasa & Bala during Year Ritu Status of Status of Dryness/ Rasa in Status of Bala Strength of Strength of Unctuousness Dravyas Sun Moon Shishir Poorna Ksheena Ruksha Tikta Shreshtha Bala Vasant Poorntar Ksheentar Rukshtar Kashaya Madhyam Bala Greeshm Poorntam Ksheentam Rukshtam Katu Alpabala a Varsha Ksheena Poorna Snigdha Amla Alpabala Sharad Ksheentar Poorntar Snigdhtar Lavan Madhyam Bala Hemant Ksheentam Poorntam Snigdhtam Madhur Shreshtha Bala
- 11. Rhythm of Doshik Sanchaya- Prakopa-Shamana during year Dosha Sanchaya Prakopa Shaman (Accumulation) (Vitiation) (Pacification) Vata Greeshma Varsha Sharada Pitta Varsha Sharada Hemanta Kapha Hemanta Vasanta Greeshma
- 12. Seasonal variation and internal chemical environment • Cellular and humeral immunity is reduced in rainy season • Plasma cortisol is elevated in autumn • Constriction of sodium space is more in summer season
- 13. Vasant (Spring) (Feb.- March to March-April) • Characteristics: Wind blows towards south, Accumulated Sleshma (Kapha) undergoes liquefaction due to strong sunrays. • Dosha: Prakopa of Kapha • Bala: Madhyamabala • Food to be taken: (Yava) Barley, Godhuma (Wheat), In non-veg- Light cooked meat, fermented beverages (alcoholic), Shunthi, Motha, Asana saadhit Water
- 14. Vasant (Spring) (Feb.- March to March-April) • Food not to be taken: Heavy, Sour, Sweet, Unctuous • Activities: Vamana (Emesis), Dry Massage, More physical activity, Gargling • Common Diseases: Shwasa, Kasa, Pratishyay (Respiratory allergies/ disorders), Agnimandhya, Ajirna etc. • Common Interventions: Vyoshadi Vati, Lavangadi Vati, Sitopaladi Churna, Talishadi Churna, Shirishadi Kwath, Kantaryadi Awleha Trikatu churna, Chitrakadi Vati, Ajmodadi Churna, Hingwashtak Churna, Lavanbhaskar Churna etc.
- 15. Greeshma (Summer) (April-May to May-June) • Characteristics: Excessively dry & hot • Dosha: Vata Sanchaya and Kapha Shamana, due to excessive dryness • Bala: Avara (Lowest) • Food to be taken: Sweet, Cold, Liquid and Unctuous Drinks & Food items, Manth, Sharbata, Light cooked non-veg items, Ghrit and Milk, Plenty of Water
- 16. Greeshma (Summer) (April-May to May-June) • Food not to be taken: Alcoholic beverages, Lavan, Katu, Amla, Ushna • Activities: Divaswap- Nap during day time, Stay in cooled place, indulge in forest, cold water and flowers. Should not indulge in sexual activity and excessive physical exertion. • Common Diseases: Sun stroke, Exhaustion, Aruchi, Trishna etc. • Common Interventions: Shadang Paniya, Amrapanaka, Takra sevan, Sheetal Sharbat, Ushirasava, Chandanasav
- 17. Varsha (Monsoon / Rainy) (June-July to July-Aug.) • Characteristics: Digestive fire is further weakened, Water becomes Amlavipaki • Dosha: Vata Prakopa • Bala: Alpabala • Food to be taken: Drinks & Diet mixed with Honey, Amla, Lavana & Sneha- on the day of excessive raining to counteract the aggravation of Vata, Old cereals- Barley (Yava), Godhuma (Wheat), Shali Rice, Processed Yusha (Soup) of grains, Grape wine and Arishta (with Honey).
- 18. Varsha (Monsoon / Rainy) (June-July to July-Aug.) • Food not to be taken: Watery demulcent drinks, Impure / contaminated water • Activities: Dry massage (Udvartana), Stay in less humid place, Wearing garlands, perfumes. Avoid day sleeping, excessive physical exercise, sexual intercourse, exposure to sun • Common Diseases: Amlapitta, endemics like cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, skin diseases, • Common Interventions: Ushnodaka with honey, Bilwadi churna, Gangadhar churna, Trikatu Churna, Haridra Khanda etc.
- 19. Sharad (Autumn) (Aug.-Sept. to Sept.-Oct.) • Characteristics: Sudden re-exposure to sun rays causes Pitta vitiation • Dosha: Pitta Prakopa • Bala: Madyambala • Food to be taken: Madhura (Sweet), Sheet (Cold), Laghu, Tikta (Bitter), Shali Rice, Godhuma (Wheat), Moonga, Yava, Madhu, Ghrita with Tikta (Bitter) medicaments. Food which subsides Pitta.
- 20. Sharad (Autumn) (Aug.-Sept. to Sept.-Oct.) • Food not to be taken: Vasa (Fatty tissue), Oil, Meat of aquatic animals, Dahi (Curd), Kshara (Alkaline preparations) • Activities: Wearing garlands, Exposure to moonlight in the night, No day time sleep • Common Diseases: Amlapitta, Sheetpitta, Kandu etc. • Common Interventions: Avipattikar Churna, Ushirasava, Chandanasav, Madhuyashti Churna etc.
- 21. Hemant (Early Winter) (Oct.-Nov. to Nov.-Dec.) • Characteristics: Sheetal Vayu, Prabala Jatharagni, Madhur Rasa Uttapati, Endowed with Strength • Dosha: Sanchaya- Kapha, Prashaman- Vata • Bala: Shreshthabala • Food to be taken: Heavy food (Unctuous), Newly ripened rice and other grains, Heavy Non-veg preparations, Snighdha, Madhur, Amla, Lavana, Wine, Madhu (Honey), Milk & Ikshu (sugarcane) products, Wine and other alcoholic beverages.
- 22. Hemant (Early Winter) (Oct.-Nov. to Nov.-Dec.) • Food Not to be taken: Vatavardhak, Laghu (Light- Moonga), Ruksha (Dry- without oil) • Activities: Oil Massage, Application of Oil over head, Sunbath, Utsadana (Massage) , Residing in warm underground chamber, Wearing of heavy, woollen cloths, use of thick blankets, unlimited indulgence into sexual activities • Common Diseases: Sandhi stabdhta, Sandhi shool, Pratishyay, Swasa, Kasa etc. • Common Interventions: Chyawanprash, Ashwagandha Churna, Yograj guggulu, Shilajeet, Mahanarayan Oil (for L.A.)
- 23. Shishir (Winter) (Dec.-Jan. to Jan-Feb.) • Characteristics: Similar as that of Hemant Ritu but has more Rukshata, Sheetata, Wind and Rain than Hemant. • Dosha: Same as that of Hemant • Bala: Shreshthabala • Food to be taken: Same as that of Hemant • Activities: Same as that of Hemant in addition remain in Less ventilated and more warm place
- 24. Ritu Sandhis – Change of Season • Last Seven Days of out going Ritu and first seven days of coming Ritu • Importance- Period of Susceptibility for various diseases. • Should not leave the Dos & Don’ts of out going Ritu at once & Should not switch over to new Ritu’s regimen suddenly. • Padansh Krama- Slowly adjust to new regimen.
- 25. Oka Satmya • Continuous use of unwholesome will not cause Vikar immediately due to habituation • But may cause problems over a period of time • This is called as Oak Satmya • It should not be encouraged • One should try to leave such habits gradually
- 26. Key Take Out Points • Varsha- Prevent Amla, Contaminated water • Sharad- Beware of Strong Sun, Pitta Shamak Ahar VIhar • Hemant- Eat Heavy & At will, No Day sleep • Shishir- Follow Hemant regimen • Vasant – Vaman; Kapha Prakop is to be prevented, Use Honey • Greeshma- Sleep during day time, accumulation of Vata has to be taken care, Use Sattu & Sharbat
- 27. T H A N K S