- Desha Viruddha
Taking food that has properties corresponding to opposite Desha (place) is called Desha Viruddha Ahara. Eg
To have dry substances in a dry region.
- Kala Viruddha
Consuming foods that have properties similar to the particular season are called Kala Viruddha. Eg
Consuming ice-creams in the winter season.
- Agni Viruddha
Consuming food without the awareness of one's Agni (digestive fire). Eg
Consuming heavy foods when digestive power is very low.
- Matra Viruddha
When some foods get mixed in equal proportion it will become a Viruddha Ahara. Eg
Consuming honey and ghee is an example for Viruddha Ahara.
- Satmya Viruddha
Consuming food items that an individual is supposed not to do. Eg. Chinese food by Indians.
- Dosha Viruddha
Dosha Viruddha can be described as food items having similar properties to Doshas which leads to Dosha dushti. .
- Sanskar Viruddha
Preparing food in the wrong method is called Sanskar Viruddha. Eg
Reheating of oil that is already used.
- Veerya Viruddha
Veerya Viruddha means consuming food items opposite Veerya. Eg
Substances having cold potency in combination with those of hot potency. .
- Parihar Viruddha
Consuming cold food items after having hot food items. Eg
Consuming ice-cream after having a hot samosa.
- Avastha Viruddha
Avastha Viruddha means consuming foods without awareness of the health conditions of a person. Eg
Consuming Kapha aggravating food after a long sleep.
- Koshtha Viruddha
Consuming foods without exact knowledge of the contents of the food eg
Barbeque foods, .
- Krama Viruddha
Consumption of foods in the wrong sequence. Eg
sweet items after a heavy meal.
- Paak Viruddha
Consuming not properly cooked foods. Eg
half-cooked foods, half-baked foods, etc. .
- Samyoga Viruddha
Consuming non-consumable food items after a specific treatment. Eg
drinking cold water after a steam bath.
- Hriday Viruddha
Taking unpleasant food items known as Hriday Viruddha. Eg
decoctions for children.
- Vidhi Viruddha
Consuming food items without following the rules as per Ayurveda known as Vidhi Viruddha. eg
Consuming foods that are not fresh.
- Sampat Viruddha
Food items prepared with unhealthy ingredients are known as Sampat Viruddha. eg, over ripped.
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- Kala Viruddha
Viruddha Ahara can be classified into various types.