Abstract

EFFICACY OF SUTIKA PARICHARYA IN ATTAINMENT OF SWASTHYA IN WOMEN

Vd. Arohi S. Rangane* and Vd. T. Vishala

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Abstract

Swasthya,"to be established in one's self or own natural state" is a optimal health according to Ayurveda; It is a science focusing on every minute aspect of many stages of human life. Out of which the most important part of women's life is motherhood. Woman is considered to be "Shakti" the one who is the source of all creations. Thus emphasis on her health in the post partum period is must, the lady after such a difficult process of prasava must be advised certain mode of life called as 'Sutika Paricharya'. Sutika kala is a period where the physical changes occurring during pregnancy reverse to the pre pregnant state. According to samhitas sutikakala needs pacification and regulation of dosha, if not leads to many incurable diseases which not only hampers the health of mother but also the newborn. Sutika paricharya ensures Swathya of mother through Ahara, Vihara, Aushadha, aiming to control vataprakopa, agnimandya, amapachana, garbhashaya shodhana. This process not only ensures physical stability but women attains metal stability. This proper restoration not only helps the women in the sutika kala but also all her life. Thus by following this the concept of swasthya i.e "Samadosha Samagnisha Samadhatu Malakriya Prasnnatma Indriya mana Swasthya etyabhidheyate" will be achieved.

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