Types Of Viruddha Ahara

Viruddha Ahara can be classified into various types.

• 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.