Ritu Shodhana in Ayurveda: A Systematic Review of Seasonal Purification for Health and NCD Prevention

Authors

  • Methilesh Kumar Sah Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhanta, Ayurveda Campus, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal
  • Vasudev Upadhyay Central Ayurveda Hospital, Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, Nardevi, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Santosh Kumar Thakur National Ayurveda Research and Training Center, Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Beena Kaushik Madhesh Academy of Health Sciences, Madhesh Province, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/bheshaja.v1i1.93595

Keywords:

Ritu Shodhana, NCD, Seasonal purification, Panchakarma, Vamana, Virechana

Abstract

Ritu Shodhana, a cornerstone of Ayurveda preventive medicine, involves seasonal purification therapies to eliminate aggravated Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and maintain physiological balance. This systematic review synthesizes evidence from classical Ayurveda texts and modern scientific literature to evaluate the principles, procedures, and therapeutic benefits of Ritu Shodhana, with a focus on its role in preventing lifestyle-related disorders. The review examines key purification practices, such as Virechana (purgation) and Vamana (emesis), recommended during specific seasons, and their impact on health maintenance. Findings suggest that Ritu Shodhana aligns the body with seasonal changes, potentially mitigating non-communicable diseases, though further clinical research is needed to validate its efficacy.

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Author Biographies

Methilesh Kumar Sah, Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhanta, Ayurveda Campus, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal

Assistant Professor

Vasudev Upadhyay, Central Ayurveda Hospital, Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, Nardevi, Kathmandu, Nepal

Director

Santosh Kumar Thakur, National Ayurveda Research and Training Center, Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Executive Director

Beena Kaushik, Madhesh Academy of Health Sciences, Madhesh Province, Nepal

Physiotherapist

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Published

2025-07-31

How to Cite

Sah, M. K., Upadhyay, V., Thakur, S. K., & Kaushik, B. (2025). Ritu Shodhana in Ayurveda: A Systematic Review of Seasonal Purification for Health and NCD Prevention. Bheshaja: Journal of Central Ayurveda Campus, 1(1), 55–62. https://doi.org/10.3126/bheshaja.v1i1.93595

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Review Articles