Abstract

PANCHAKARMA IN KAUMARABHRITYA: A CRITICAL REVIEW

Dr. Betsi Mary Kharbyngar* and Dr. Jithesh Chowta

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Abstract

Ayurveda is the science of life that deals with the preservation of health and the treatment of diseases. It has been classified into eight branches and Kaumarabhritya is one among them. It deals with the care of the child from conception until maturity. The physiological processes and the balance of Doshas, Dushyas and Malas differ significantly between children and adults. Therefore, the type and prevalence of diseases are also different. Thus, paediatric care is needed for the utilization of various approaches for the management of Bala Roga. Pancakarma is the most important Sodhana Chikitsa and it consists of Vamana, Virecana, Basti, Nasya and Raktamokshana. These therapies are practiced by following Purva Karma, Pradhana Karma and Paschat Karma. Bala Pancakarma is equally effective as in adults, but precautions should be taken to prevent complications. These therapies are helpful provided they are administered with due consideration according to the stage of the disease, dosage of medicines, Vaya and Bala of the child as they will help in strengthening the immune system and a healthy body in the child.

Keywords: Bala Roga, Bala Pancakarma, Sodhana chikitsa.