An Ayurvedic Review on Madatyaya W.S.R Alcoholism by Dnyaneshwar Kantaram Jadhav in Global Journal of Addiction & Rehabilitation Medicine - Juniper Publishers
In Ayurvedic samhita Madya Varga explained under one of 12 Ahara Varga. It is used as Ahara Dravya (Food Adjunct), as Anupana (After Drink) or as Aoushadhi (Medicine). In sushrut Samhita there is reference of it is also used for Sandnyaharana (Anesthesia) in Shastra Karma (Surgeries). On the basis of use, Madyais
classified into two types- as medicine and as beverage. it is further
classified into 5 types depending on method and raw material used viz; Asava, Arishta, Sura, Varuni, Sithu.
Out of that first two are used for medicine & remaining as
beverages. Madya (Alcoholic Beverages) is one which produces Mada
(Excitement). When consumed with proper rules about quantity, time and
procedure, it gives happiness, strength, reduces fear, strain and act a
as Amrut (Nector) for the body.But the same when consumed without following these rules it results in Madatyaya.
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