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A REVIEW OF CONTRIBUTION OF CHARAK SAMHITA IN KAUMARBHRITYA PARICHARYA AND BALROGA

Dr. Damini Shaligram Mali*, Dr. Sachin Prakash Gwalani and Dr. Geeta Raju Gujar

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Abstract

Kaumarbhritya is one among the Ashtang Ayurveda. It deals with subjects ranging from prenatal care till the child completes 16 years of age. Kashyap Samhita is taken into account as main text of Kaumarbhritya, but it is not available completely. Though Acharya Charak has made contribution in the field of Kayachikitsa but his contribution in the field of Kaumarbhritya is splendid. This article aims at reviewing the knowledge about Kaumarbhritya in Charak Samhita like Principles of treatment of Bala Roga, Garbha Vigyaan (Embryology), Garbhopoghatkara Bhava (factors harmful to foetus) Navajata Shishu Paricharya (care of newborn), Shishu Aahar (Nutrition), Sansakaras (childhood sacraments), Samanya Aaushadi Matra (drug doses), Selection of Dhatri (wet nurse), Duties of Dhatri, Kumaragara(nursery), Kumara Shayana Asanadi (bed etc. of child), Kridanak (toys for children). Acharya charak has also described Dhirghayu Balaak Lakshan (criteria to examine a child to ascertain his longevity). Emphasis has also been laid on Stana Sampat, Stanya Sampat, Kshirjanana Dravyas, Ksheera Dosha Chikitsa etc. The information about Kaumarbhritya is scattered in all Stanas of Charak Samhita from Sutra Sthana to Siddhi Sthana, efforts are going to be made to collect all the information for easy understanding.

Keywords: Charak Samhita, Kaumarbhritya, Balrog.