Abstract

A NARRATIVE REVIEW ON AYURVEDA INSIGHTS OF SUTIKA PARICHARYA

Dr. Preeti Pimpalshende*, Dr. Sanchita Karotkar, Dr. Sushama Warhade and Dr. Arpita Shah

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is the traditional medical science practiced since thousand years in India. Ayurveda give importance to the care of mother at every phase of her life especially in antenatal and postnatal care. A postnatal period is the period beginning immediately after the separation of placenta and extending up to six weeks. Postnatal care is named as Sutika Paricharya. This period is extremely crucial for women health. Prasava leads to massive loss of body tissues. If this loss is not taken care properly, it may result into longterm health hazards for a woman. The lady after such a difficult process of prasava must be advised certain manner of lifestyle to regain her lost vitality and helps her body to revert back. Ayurveda Sutika paricharya is a Scientifically designed daily regime for woman after delivery and it should be advised to every lady gone through the phase of labor. This article is aimed to conceptualize Ayurveda Sutika Paricharya mentioned in classics.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Prasava, Sutika Paricharya.