Dietary Vigilance Depicted by Priya Nighantu: A Portrayl

Ayurveda prioritizes diversified aspects of dietetics and nutrition. It elaborates therapeutic potential at the same time provided cautions its use. The recent surge in non-communicable diseases and global strategies for its prevention has drawn attention of world towards AYUSH. Ayusha Ahara provides a promising solution for promotion and preservation of health. However, precautions for regular consumption or overconsumption of certain ingredients are neglected which leads to development of various disease. Priya Nighnatu, is latest lexicons have discussed presently used dietary ingredients and recipes. Present review was done by meticulous review of diet explained by Priya Nighantu for pharmacovigilance concern. Out of total 722 reviewed dietary ingredients; 76 diets are reported for its effect on vitiation of Dosha (Vataprakopaka: 16; Pittaprakopaka: 10; Kaphaprakopaka: 24; Vata-kapha prakopaka: 6; Pitta-kapha prakopaka: 16; Vata-pitta prakopaka: 2, Tridoshaprakopaka:2), 26 diets reported for having vigilant action on Dhatu (Rasa: 3, Rakta:2, Mamsa: 1 and Shukra:20) and 78 diet vitiates Mala (Purisha:52, Mutra:24, Sweda: 2) in certain way. Apart from these, diet which affects organs and central nervous system are 19 and 8 in number respectively. The data has been presented in pictorial for easy capture and understanding of readers along with evidence based discussion. Priya Nighantu in toto have forwarded cautions and vigilance of 207 diets; if consumed on regular basis. A proactive approach towards these data will help practitioners, dietician, nutritionist and researchers to understand AYUSH Ahara, its therapeutic and vigilant application. Keywords: AYUSH Ahara, Diet, Health, Pharmacovigilance, SDG:3, Well-being