Significance of Snigdha ahara
Snigdha ahara refers to rich, oily, or fatty foods that can have both positive and negative health effects depending on how they are consumed. While these unctuous foods can enhance digestion and nourish the body, they may also lead to an imbalance in agni and the formation of ama if not eaten appropriately. A significant portion of study participants reported consuming these greasy foods, which can increase body moisture and disturb the balance of doshas, particularly in individuals with a Vata constitution.
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The concept of Snigdha ahara in scientific sources
Snigdha ahara, indicating greasy or oily foods, is favored by 86.23% of study participants and is particularly beneficial for individuals with a Vata body constitution due to its unctuous qualities.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Refers to food that possesses unctuous properties, enhancing digestion and providing nourishment to the body, thus indicated for deficiencies in various body tissues.[1] (2) Fatty foods that can lead to an increase in body moisture (Kleda) and may disturb the balance of doshas.[2] (3) A type of food characterized as oily or fatty, which was found to be consumed excessively by patients.[3]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) Unctuous foods recommended for individuals with a body constitution predominantly of Vata.[4]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) Greasy or oily foods, which were a dietary choice for 86.23% of the study’s participants.[5]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Rich and heavy foods which may also lead to the worsening of Agni and formation of Ama if ingested inappropriately.[6]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) Food items characterized by their oily or unctuous qualities, which were identified as a significant factor in the progression of Mutrashmari.[7]