Vrana Pathya: An Ayurvedic Approach to Wound Healing by Appropriate Dietary Regimen

ABSTRACT: Pathya is the right way, Pathya aahara is the proper dietary regime to be followed for a healthy life style. Pathya plays an important role in Upachaya (metabolism) of the body. The need for a well- balanced diet is very important to maintain homeostasis. proper nutrition by suitable dietary regimen accelerates the wound healing process and thus helps in wound healing. wound healing requires active cellular repair mechanism, chemotactic factors and a local environment that supports cell division, movement, and differentiation. Vrana pathya-apathya has been elaborately mentioned by Susrutha in Susrutha Samhita Sutrasthanam. These food acts as a booster for the proper and fast healing of any type of wound. The purpose of this article is to chart a suitable diet chart for wound healing and to discuss the importance of food and selection of the nutrient rich food which enhances the wound healing process.