Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF GARBHA POSHANA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES INVOLVED IN FOETAL NOURISHMENT

*Dr. Jagdish Bhaskar Kulkarni and Dr. Prasad Pande

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Abstract

Ayurveda (ancient science of life) describes basic principle – “Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam Aturasya Vikar Prashamanam”. Swasthya i.e. physical, social and mental well-being of individual depends upon the Prakruti which is been formed during garbhavastha (intra uterine life). Wellbeing of garbha can be achieved only through proper nutrition taken by mother. Nutrition helps to foetus for his optimal growth and development for healthy outcome in later life. Inadequate or hampered nutrition to mother may end in abortion, IUGR or foetal abnormalities. Ayurveda focuses over garbhaposhana (foetal nourishment) aided by Apara (placenta) and Nabhinadi (umbilical cord). Here is the comparative study is done regarding foetal nutrition providing structures.

Keywords: Foetal nourishment, Placenta, Umbilical cord, Apara, Nabhi nadi, Garbha poshana.