A DESCRIPTIVE VIEW OF ALCOHOLISM FROM AN AYURVEDIC VIEWPOINT
Dr. Nandali Zade*
ABSTRACT
Alcohol-related disorders represent a significant epidemiological health concern in India. In Ayurveda, this issue is referred to as Madatyaya, wherein the consumption of alcohol, its benefits, adverse effects, and diseases resulting from unregulated use, as well as its types, symptoms, and management, are elaborated upon in great detail. A thorough comprehension of the Nidana (causative factors) can provide insight into the pathophysiology, severity, and prognosis of the disease. Therefore, devising a treatment plan that takes all of these factors into account is likely to yield superior outcomes. Various authors of Ayurvedic textbooks have identified many causative factors, which can be classified into six categories. Among these factors, Madyapana (alcohol consumption) is the primary cause of Madatyaya. This article presents a compilation and analysis of the pathogenesis of alocoholism described in various Ayurvedic texts.
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