DIETARY FACTORS PROMOTING PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND VITALITY: ACOMPARATIVE REVIEW OF AYURVEDIC AND MODERN SCIENTIFICPERSPECTIVES ON BALYA AHARIYA DRAVYAS (STRENGTHENING FOODITEMS)

Balya Ahariya Dravyas, also known as strengthening foods, play an essential role in Ayurveda by providing nourishment and supporting physical strength and vitality. These foods, which include Dioscorea bulbifera Linn., Mangifera indica Linn., Punica granatum Linn., among others, are renowned for their rejuvenating and strengthening effects. This review delves into the Ayurvedic properties of these foods, emphasizing their role in promoting strength and endurance. Additionally, it compares traditional Ayurvedic insights with current scientific research to enhance our understanding of how these foods contribute to physical health. By integrating insights from ancient Ayurvedic texts like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Madanpal Nighantu, and others, and correlating them with modern scientific findings, this article explores the profound significance of these foods for overall well-being.