Abstract

THE CONCEPT OF GARBHINI PARICHARYA ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA: A REVIEW

Aboli Daiwalkar* and Kavita Daulatkar

Abstract

Pregnancy is the most important and critical part of every womens life. Hence it is very necessary to have proper systematic examination dietary and healthy mode of life. In Ayurveda, the systematic supervision is called as “Garbhini paricharya” (Antenatal care). Ayurveda consider food to be best source of nourishment as well as medication for the pregnant women. This nine months diet regimen is an unique concept in Ayurveda. The nine month diet regimen is an unique concept in Ayurveda. It changes in accordance with the growth of the foetus in the womb and at the same time ensures health of the mother. The things which are contraindicated in pregnancy are known as Garbhopaghatakara bhavas (activities and substances harmful for foetus) and to avoidance of these things is necessary for well being of foetus. In this paper we have described monthly dietary regimen and living style for whole pregnancy according to ayurved Samhitas (classics).

Keywords: Garbhini paricharya, ANC (antenatal care), charak Samhita, sushrut Samhita, ashtang Samhita, masanumasik pathya, garbhopaghatk bhav, garbha sthapak dravya.