A review article on causative factors of Madatyaya (Alcohol Used Disorders) in Ayurveda

Alcohol used disorders are one among the leading epidemiological health issues in India. In Ayurveda it can be correlated to Madatyaya where Alcohol consumption, its benefits, bad effects and diseases caused due to rule-less use of alcohol, its types, symptoms and management is explained in detail. Understanding the Nidana (causative factors) will give the hint to the patho-physiology, severity and prognosis of the disease. Thus, planning the treatment considering all these factors would surely provide a better result. Around forty Causative factors can be seen according to different Acharyas (Authors of text books of Ayurveda) and it can be divided into six categories. Among the causative factors, Madyapana (consumption of Alcohol) is the prime reason behind the manifestation of Madatyaya. Compiling and analysis on the causative factors explained in various text books of Ayurveda is done in this article