Food is Medicine

Food is vitally important in the prevention of a disease, in the treatment (chikitsa) of disease and the recurrence of a disease (Rasayana).

Ayurveda explains the concept of Pathya Ahara which can be translated as food which does not cause harm to the body.

“Food that is wholesome, nutritious, soothing and healing is called pathya”.

Pathya Ahara is especially important after body purification procedures such as Panchakarma, when suffering from chronic conditions and weak digestive fire (Agni). 🔥

Ayurveda advises having food which is light (laghu) in nature this will help to restore the strength of Agni 🔥

Rice 🌾 gruels such as Manda, Peya, Vilepi and Yavagu are described.

Asthaguna Manda is an Ayurvedic food preparation mentioned in the Sarangadhara Samhita 📚

It is our dish in the Lakshmi kitchen today. 👩🏻‍🍳

The name Asthaguna indicates the 8 ingredients as well as the 8 indications 🙂

Indications: 📚

Deepana – improves digestion, prevents Ama formation
Pranada – improves strength
Basthisdhodhana – cleanses bladder and kidneys
Raktavardhana – blood cleansing
Jwarajit – reduces fever
Vatagna – Vata balance
Pittana – Pitta balance
Kaphagna – Kapha balance

Ingredients 👩🏻‍🍳

Coriander
Ginger
Black Pepper
Long Pepper
Salt
mung dhal
Rice
Hing
water

Method or preparation. 👩🏻‍🍳

The mung dhal and the rice are washed and boiled with 14 times water.

The liquid part is strained and the spices are added.

If you are curious about what food suits you best to achieve optimal health speak with one of our practitioners.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Lakshmi clinic. ❤️

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