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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in GaruḍapurāṇaDiet (in Sanskrit: bhojana) for horses is described in sections on the treatment of Horses (Gajāyurveda or Aśvāyurveda) in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—The diet also plays a role during the treatment because the food imparts a greater strength and vigour to the horses and acts as a general prophylactic against diseases.
The following diets are mentioned for the horses in Garuḍapurāṇa, which are according to the doṣa:
1. The diet in vātaja-vikāra: The dugdha (milk) and śālyanna (rice) is the ideal diet in vātaja-vikāra.
2. The diet in pittaja-vikāra: In diseases due to the action of the deranged and aggravated Pitta, the diet should consist of a karṣa (12gm) weight of maṃsarasa (meat soup) mixed with madhu (honey), mudgarasa (green gram soup/ gravy) and ājya (clarified butter).
3. The diet in kaphaja-vikāra: In diseases of the deranged kapha, mudga (green gram) or kulattha (horse gram) rasa (soup/ gravy) mixed with kaṭu, tikta (pungent, bitter drugs), should be given to horses.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
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Concept of ahara (diet) in ayurveda: a critical review < [Volume 2, issue 2: March - April 2015]
Traditional dietary pattern of indian food and its scientific basis: an overview < [Volume 4, issue 1: January - February 2017]
Reformation of Reproductive Health Using Havishyaanna in Rajaswalacharya < [Volume 10, Suppl 4: July-August 2023]
Effect of rice, wheat, and arahara diet on peptic ulceration. < [Volume 8 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1989]
Place of nutrition in yoga < [Volume 9 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1990]
Influence of unrefined sorghum or maize on serum lipids < [Volume 11 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1991]
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Strobilanthes crispus extract lowers respiratory exchange in obese mice. < [v.25(6): 1–147 2018 Nov]
Carbohydrates Enhance Cancer Cell Survival via Fat Mass Gene Up-Regulation. < [v.26(2): 1–137 2019 Mar]
Comparison of the Vietnamese Diet with Diets from Other Countries for Sarcopenia < [v.30(4): 1–214 2023 Aug]
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
A recipe for health: The dental health quotient? < [Volume 20 (issue 3), May-Jun 2016]
Tooth polishing: Relevance in present day periodontal practice < [Volume 13 (issue 1), Jan-Apr 2009]
Orofacial granulomatosis: A case report with review of literature < [Volume 16 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2012]
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
Dietary and Lifestyle measures based on the six Seasons < [Chapter 6]
Precautionary measures for good health and Prophylactic Measures < [Chapter 6]
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