Abstract

AN INTEGRATED AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO PAEDIATRIC CHHARDI

Dr. Kalyani Aher*

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Abstract

The Kaumarbhrittya branch of Ayurveda focuses on childhood diseases and their treatment, aiming to enhance immunity, physical and mental strength, manage nutrition, and control disease prevalence in growing children. It not only addresses pediatric illnesses but also outlines dietary and lifestyle routines for pediatric care. Chhardi, resembling vomiting in modern terms, is a common ailment in early childhood, involving the upward movement and expulsion of stomach contents due to Udana Vata aggravation, causing severe discomfort. Premonitory symptoms such as nausea, loss of appetite, excessive salivation, and dryness of lips and mouth indicate the likelihood of vomiting. Ayurveda attributes chhardi to intestinal irritation associated with imbalanced Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas, recommending measures like fasting, clearing toxins (Ama), and balancing doshas. Home remedies like dry ginger, coriander seeds, and musta roots, with sweet and astringent tastes, are suggested for children. Ayurvedic formulations like Eladi Churna, Hingwashtak Churna, Agatsya-haritaki avleha, and Chyawanprash are also advocated. Samshodhana therapy is utilized to manage Kapha and Pitta chhardi. This article explores various Ayurvedic perspectives on chhardi in children.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Chhardi, Vomiting, Trisugandhadichurna, Haritaki churna.