Ayurveda and modern view on concept of Dincharya: A review

  • Shivchandra Vishwanath Gurme
  • Sushama Gopalsing Kuware
  • Prayag Dinkarrao Deshmukh

Abstract

Ayurveda described several concepts related to the overall well-being and health management of human society. Dincharyais one such concept of Ayurveda which mentioned ways of healthy living and helps to prevent diseases. As per Ayurveda the good conduction of daily regimen offers enormous health benefits. The concept of Dincharya referred to disciplinary daily routine conducts. The rules and conducts of Dincharya help to prevent pathogenesis of common diseases and promote general health condition. The concept of Dincharya includes various regimens like; waking up in early morning, Shaucha vidhi, Dantapavana, Anjana, Nasya, Gandusha, Dhumapana, Abhyanga, Vyayama, Udwartana and Snana, etc.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Dincharya, Samhita, Daily Routine

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Gurme, S. V., S. G. Kuware, and P. D. Deshmukh. “Ayurveda and Modern View on Concept of Dincharya: A Review”. Himalayan Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 7, no. 3, Sept. 2022, pp. 17-19, doi:10.22270/hjhs.v7i3.143.
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