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KAUMARBHRITYA AS A PREVENTIVE PEDIATRICS FOR CHILDHOOD DISEASES

Dr. Dattatrya G. Parde*, Dr. Laxmikant G. Thakare and Dr. Vidya S. Ingole

Abstract

The purpose of Ayurveda is inhibition of illness and preservation of the wellbeing. According to Ayurveda all kinds of diseases are treated by Nidanaparivarjana. It is one of the best protective features of Ayurveda, which aid in prevention of diseases in pediatric age. Kaumarbhritya is the most significant subdivision of Ayurveda, it provide different types of preventive measures for the healthy childhood. Immunization is the single module in modern pediatric to develop Preventive pediatrics. Brihatrayi Samhita, Lagutrayi Samhita and also Acharya Kashyapa has stated numerous aspects for Preventive pediatric, i.e. Annaprashan samskara, Lehana and Suvarnaprashana, Dhoopana, Samskara etc. Only acharya Kashyapa has specified the Poshana methodically, rather than prescribing drugs to the child. This review article highlights the importance of preventive measures regarding the child health.

Keywords: Preventive pediatric, Nidanaparivarjana, Samskara, Lehana, Dhoopana, Suvarnaprashana.