According to ayurvedic classics, there are six types of rasa (Taste) viz. Madhura –Sweet, Amla-Sour, Lavana-
Salty, Katu-Pungent, Tikta-Bitter, Kashya-Astringent1. Acharya Sushruta clarifies that different combination of
Mahabhuta leads to the formation of six Rasa. All the six Rasa have Mahabhuta but the predominant Mahabhuta
determine the Pradhana Rasa2. A proper diet as per ayurvedic concept is not only the quantity of food but quality i.e.
containing Shadrasa and when consumed by humans help in overall growth and development of body and mind.
Excess intake of six Rasa leads to variation in strength of individuals and also act as a risk factor for the disease.
Therefore, in this detail study of Shadrasa explaining Properties, Proper action and harm effects due to excessive
consumption of each Rasa is reviewed.
KEYWORDS: –
Shad Rasa, Panchabhautika Sanghathana, Guna, Karma, Atiyoga.
