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@article{182535,
        author = {Dr. Kajal jain and Dr. Salil Jain and Dr. Lajwanti Keswani and Dr. Sakshi Jain},
        title = {A Conceptual Review on the Role of Shadrasa (Six Tastes) in Psychosomatic Health According to Ayurveda},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {2524-2530},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182535},
        abstract = {Ahara according to Ayurveda is the form of nutrition to both body and mind. The shift from traditional to the Western dietary pattern has become the leading cause of the growing burden of non-communicable diseases and this diet is also linked to increased rate of depression & other mental health disorders. Faulty lifestyle and poor diet are identified as one of the important risk factors for many mental illnesses such as Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders. Various modern studies have clearly established the association of dietary habits and mental disorders. Food after entering the gut causes secretion of certain neurotransmitters or their precursors. Some of them influence the brain neurotransmitters by their concentration in the gut, some of them directly influence the brain through ENS by the route of gut brain axis, & some of them cross the blood brain barrier. The composition of food also influences the gut microbiota which act as precursors for Majja Dhatvagni (Agni which composes brain tissue) present in the gastrointestinal tract and helps in the assimilation of fatty acids. These fatty acids act as building blocks for the development of brain. The Sattvika, Rajasika and Tamasika psychic traits are identified by the type of food they consume. Ayurveda dietetics can be adopted in the form of Pathya and Apathya in psychosomatic disorders. Ayurvedic nutrition isn't about perfection, it's about moderation, mindfulness, and enjoyment. The present article is intended to highlight the significance of ShadRasa in relation to mental health.},
        keywords = {Shadrasa, Psychosomatic Health, Gut Brain Axis, Mind Body Relationship},
        month = {July},
        }