Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON GARBHINI PARICHARYA

Dr. Manjula Mishra* and Dr. Yogesh Wane

Abstract

Good nutrition is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and a healthy baby. Ayurveda considers food to be the best source of nourishment as well as medication for the pregnant woman. Garbhini paricharya (Ahara, vihar) i.e. The nine monthly diet is unique in Ayurveda. It changes in accordance with the growth of the fetus in the womb and its delivery, the health of mother and thus the ability to withstand the strain of labour and postnatal care. A detailed and comprehensive diet plan is being practiced only by the vaidyas of the classical medical tradition. Hence, an attempt is made through this article to highlight the importance and review the concept of Garbhini Paricharya.

Keywords: Garbhini paricharya, Garbha, masanumasic, Pathya, dhatu, Basti, Yonipichu.