Traditional health aphorisms (subhashitas) our rishis expressed in Sanskrit — timeless wisdom passed down for generations. (Note: these are traditional sayings only, not medical advice. Consult a qualified doctor for any health condition.)

Traditional health aphorisms

  1. Ajeerne bhojanam visham — Eating again before the previous meal is digested is like taking poison. Hunger is the signal that the earlier food has been digested.
  2. Ardha-roga-hari nidraa — Proper sleep cures half of one's ailments.
  3. Mudga-daali gada-vyaali — Among pulses, green gram (moong) is the best; it boosts immunity.
  4. Bhagna-asthi-sandhaanakaro lashunah — Garlic is traditionally believed to aid the mending of broken bones.
  5. Ati sarvatra varjayet — However tasty, never take anything in excess; be moderate.
  6. Naasti moolam-anaushadham — There is no vegetable/plant without some medicinal value.
  7. Na vaidyah prabhur-aayushah — No physician can grant longevity (doctors have limits).
  8. Chintaa vyaadhi-prakaashaaya — Anxiety worsens illness.
  9. Vyaayaamash-cha shanaih shanaih — Exercise gently; over-fast exercise is not good.
  10. Ajavat charvanam kuryaat — Chew your food thoroughly like a goat; saliva is the first aid to digestion.
  11. Snaanam manah-prasaadana-karam — Bathing calms the mind and drives away bad dreams.
  12. Na snaanam-aacharet bhuktvaa — Do not bathe immediately after eating (it affects digestion).
  13. Naasti megha-samam toyam — In purity, no water equals rainwater.
  14. Ajeerne bheshajam vaari — In indigestion, plain water acts like medicine.
  15. Nootanam sarvatra shastam — Prefer fresh things everywhere; though it is said rice and a servant are better when old.
  16. Nityam sarva-rasa-bhakshanam — Eat food containing all six tastes (salty, sweet, bitter, sour, astringent, pungent).
  17. Jatharam poorayed-ardham — Fill half the stomach with solid food, a quarter with water, and leave a quarter empty.
  18. Bhuktvaa shata-padam gacchet — After eating, do not sit idle; walk at least a little while.
  19. Kshut saadhutaam janayati — Hunger enhances the taste of food; eat only when hungry.
  20. Chintaa jaraam janayati — Worry hastens old age.
  21. Shatam vihaaya bhoktavyam — When it is time to eat, set aside even a hundred tasks.
  22. Sarva-dharmeshu madhyamam — Always choose the middle path; avoid going to extremes in anything.

Golden words of wisdom from our rishis — share them with your loved ones. 🙏 (Again: these are traditional sayings, not medical advice.)