Contraindications and Harmful Effects
मद्यनिषेधः
The chapter provides detailed contraindications for fermented and alcoholic preparations. They are contraindicated in: Pitta Prakriti (Pitta constitution) persons, during Grishma Ritu (summer season), in persons with Raktapitta (bleeding disorders), in acute fever (Jwara), in pregnancy, in children, in persons with liver disorders (Yakrit Roga), in persons with mental disorders (Unmada) already present, and during religious observances. Excessive use of any fermented preparation — including seemingly benign ones like Kanji — can aggravate Pitta and lead to acid disorders, gastritis, and inflammatory conditions. The text warns that alcohol used as recreation rather than medicine invariably leads to destruction of health, wealth, and dharma (righteous conduct). The proper use is only as medicine, in appropriate dose, at appropriate time, and by appropriate persons.
What is Contraindications and Harmful Effects (मद्य निषेध)?
<p>The chapter provides detailed contraindications for fermented and alcoholic preparations. They are contraindicated in: Pitta Prakriti (Pitta constitution) persons, during Grishma Ritu (summer season), in persons with Raktapitta (bleeding disorders), in acute fever (Jwara), in pregnancy, in children, in persons with liver disorders (Yakrit Roga), in persons with mental disorders (Unmada) already present, and during religious observances. Excessive use of any fermented preparation — including seemingly benign ones like Kanji — can aggravate Pitta and lead to acid disorders, gastritis, and inflammatory conditions. The text warns that alcohol used as recreation rather than medicine invariably leads to destruction of health, wealth, and dharma (righteous conduct). The proper use is only as medicine, in appropriate dose, at appropriate time, and by appropriate persons.</p>
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