ANNAPANA AYURVEDA: NOURISHING BODY AND SOUL THROUGH ANCIENT WISDOM
Dr. Harish Sharan Sahu*, Dr. Neha Sahu, Dr. Pradipkumar Suryawanshi, Dr. Vibha Pali, Dr. Swaranjali Jangde
ABSTRACT
annapana Ayurveda, which literally means "food and drink" in old Indian texts, is a way of thinking about health that puts nutrition at the center. It sees food not just as calories but as medicine for the body, mind, and soul. Annapana is based on ancient Ayurvedic texts and is practiced through personalized diets, seasonal routines, and therapeutic nutrition. It is based on the belief that proper nutrition can fix metabolic imbalances, help digestion (agni), and keep a person's physical and mental faculties strong. This article examines the etymology and meanings of annap?na, situates it within the classical Ayurvedic corpus, delineates fundamental Ayurvedic nutritional principles (do?a, agni, dh?tu, rasa), elucidates the application of Annap?na in daily life and clinical practice, evaluates contemporary evidence and safety considerations, and presents a pragmatic framework for the integration of Annap?na principles into modern healthcare and lifestyle contexts.
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