Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF PATHYA APATHYA IN SUTIKA: A REVIEW

Dr. Veena Patil* and Dr. Mohini Magar

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Abstract

Post-natal period is an important phase of transition in a woman's life. After delivery, the women become extremely debilitated physically & mentally and there are more incidences of Katishool, Daurbalya etc. A Sutika body cannot withstand if the doshas get vitiated, as there is severe Agnimandya and Vataprakopa. It will lead to 64 Sutika Rogas. So, to prevent Sutikaroga proper care of Pathya Aahar and Vihar of Sutika is important. in this article, Sutika Paricharya in terms of Pathya- Apathyakar Ahara(diet), Pathya-Apathyakar Vihara(regimen), and Aushadha(medicines) has been reviewed and described.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Pathya Apathya in Sutika, Puerperium, Sutika, Sutika kala, Sutika Paricharya.