Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice

Alcohol is a psychoactive and toxic substance which consists with dependence creating properties. Alcoholism has listed as one of the three most deadly killer diseases of the 20th century by World Health Organization. According to Ayurveda, Madatyaya is a disease which is characterized by various conditions related to excessive and improper alcohol drinking. Alcohol will affect as an inebriant and contributes to 3 million mortalities each year globally with many more morbidities. Ayurveda has mentioned about the concept of Dinacharya (daily routine) which denotes the whole range of activities, attitudes of every day from sunrise to sunset which leads to positive health. Thus the objectives of this study were to study on Madatyaya with special reference to Alcoholism and applicability of concept of Dinacharya (Daily routine) to maintain healthy life styles of patients of Madatyaya and their morbidities with special reference to Alcoholism. The literature data were gathered by Ayurvedic authentic text books, Medical books, previous published Journals and authentic web sites. According to Charaka Samhita it has mentioned about the origin of Madatyaya as Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja and Sannipataja. Considering on gathered data, it can be concluded that signs, symptoms and complications mentioned in both modern and Ayurveda systems are correlated to each and applying the concept under Dinacharya as getting up in Brahmamuhurtha, Ushapana (Intake of water in early morning), Sauchakarma (Voidings of excrements), Dantadhavana (cleaning of teeth), Jivhanirlekhana (cleaning of tongue), Anjana (application of collyrium), Nasya (nasal cleansing), Gandusha , Kavala (mouth gargles), Abhyanga (Massage), Snana (Bath), Vyayama (Exercise), Udvarthana (exfoliation) and Ahara (diet) gives positive effect on managing morbidities occurred due to Alcoholism.