Special Medicinal Implications of Navadhanyam

P. Rajalakshmi; R. Devanathan; Sahayam C. Savariraj

P. Rajalakshmi Centre for Advanced Research in Indian System of Medicine (CARISM) SASTRA University, Thanjavur – 613 401 Tamilnadu
R. Devanathan Centre for Advanced Research in Indian System of Medicine (CARISM) SASTRA University, Thanjavur – 613 401 Tamilnadu
Sahayam C. Savariraj Centre for Advanced Research in Indian System of Medicine (CARISM) SASTRA University, Thanjavur – 613 401 Tamilnadu

Keywords: Navadhanyam, Cereals, Millets, Pulses

Abstract

Food is the basic necessity of man. It is a mixture of different nutrients such as carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. These nutrients are essential for growth, development and maintenance of good health throughout life. Traditional medicine such as Siddha and Ayurveda considers food as medicine and medicine as food. The main motto of this traditional medicine is prevention of diseases rather than its cure. The system believes that proper intake of nutritious food supplements can prevent the mankind from dreadful diseases. These navadhanyam play a vital role in meeting the special needs of pregnant and lactating women and patients recovering from illness. The present study deals with the comprehensive review of the nutritive importance and therapeutic value of navadhanyam.