Abstract

ROLE OF AAHAR IN PREGNANCY W.S.R. TO GARBHINI PARICHARYA

Sapna Prajapati*, Priyanka Jat and Salil Jain

Abstract

Aahara is the most important factor for sustance of life. It is described in Triupastambha. It nourishes Saptdhatu and also consider as a Mahabhaishajya. In reference to Garbhani Aahara, Aacharya described Garbhani Paricharya which as designed protocol of the month wise diet advise from first month (beginning of pregnancy) to nine months (till the birth). Aim of this to development of fetus, its delivery, the health of mother and her ability to withstand the strain of labour and normal pregnancy and uncomplicated labour with delivery of healthy baby from healthy mother. Aacharya Charka described Garbhupghatkar Bhava which are contraindicated in Garbhani like Ushna, Teekshna, excessive Amla Rasa etc., ignorance of Aahara in Dauhridaya Awasthaas well as sedentary life style and consumes fast food, Chinese food, alcohol, smoking result of this adverse effect on Garbha and Garbhani. Garbhani is very susceptible for disease due to aggravation of Doshas, so use the balance diet play important role in pregnant women for their health and developing the fetus.

Keywords: Garbhani Paricharya, Garbhupghatkar Bhava, Dauhridaya.