Abstract

AYURVEDIC REVIEW OF UMBILICAL CORD CARE

Dr. Jayashri Gowardhan Tayade* and Dr. Dattatraya Bhaurao Chavan

Abstract

Umbilical cord care is described by both Ayurvedic and Modern text in details. In anciant Ayurvedic texts, acharya have given prime importance to care of newborn. The care of umblical stump after cutting the umbilical cord forms an integral part of the management of every newborn baby. Charaka, Sushruta, Vaghbhatta Acharayas have described the care of umbilical cord in their own measure as with a few differences in sequences of these procedures. Similarly the modern science also describes care of umbilical cord in the discipline of neonatology along with prevention of infections, both having common aims to protecting newborn and avoids sepsis.

Keywords: Umbilical cord, infection, neonatology.