Article: INTEGRATING KNOWLEDGE OF AYURVEDIC AETIOLOGIES INTO PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY PRACTICE: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.16276

Pages: 222-228

Author: Sagarika Purohit *, Nithin Krishnan R, Dolly Thakur

Abstract: Using Ayurveda to prevent heart disease can improve heart health by combining ancient wisdom with modern science. Ayurveda explains how diet, lifestyle, and emotions affect the heart. This study examines unique ayurvedic concepts from the Bruhat Trayi and Laghu Trayi texts to identify potential causes of heart disease and develop a more comprehensive preventive strategy. A thorough review of classical ayurvedic literature and modern medical research was conducted to analyse factors contributing to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The study highlights that Ahita Ahara (poor dietary habits), Vihara (unhealthy lifestyles), Manasika Bhava (emotional disturbances), and certain therapeutic practices like Ati Virechana (excessive purgation), Ati Vasti (excessive enemas), and Gada Atichara (improper medication) increase susceptibility to heart disease. Some ayurvedic causes of heart disease are similar to those in modern medicine, but ayurveda also identifies unique factors that modern cardiology does not specifically recognize. Combining Ayurveda with modern medicine can create a more holistic and effective approach to preventing heart disease. Ayurveda focuses on personalized treatment by balancing Doshas, improving diet, and making lifestyle changes. However, more clinical research is needed to validate these principles and understand their potential applications in heart care.

Keyword: Ayurveda, Hridroga, Aharaja nidana, Viharaja nidana, Manasika nidana, Preventive cardiology