Abstract

AYURVEDIC REVIEW OF GARBHINI PARICHARYA

Dr. Bhagyashri Khot and *Dr. Supriya Dongare

Abstract

Ayurveda, "The science of life” Originated 5000 years back in India. It lays great emphasis on ensuring holistic nutrition. One of best gift given by Ayurveda to mankind is Garbhini paricharya. Garbhini paricharya includes Ahara (diet), Vihara (regimen) Vichara (thoughts) and Aushadhi (medicine). Paricharya includes Masanumasik pathya, Garbhasthapak dravyas, Garbhopaghatakara bhavas in detail. Here, in this review article Garbhini paricharya explained which is helpful for Sukhprasava, Anupaghata (pregnancy without complications). The care of pregnant women reflects on the quality & health of the offspring, giving birth to a healthy child is important to all thus, pregnant women deserve utmost importance in the society. To prevent various complications and to provide a safe management to the pregnant lady and her growing offspring, Ayurveda has described a systemic and planned programmed for Garbhini i.e. Garbhini Parichayra.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Garbhini paricharya, Nutrition, Antenatal care.