Abstract

A LITERATURE REVIEW ON GARBHINI PATHYA- APATHYA

Reeta C. Vajramatti*, Parasuram K. Rawal, Sunita Shiraguppi and Mayuri Gire

ABSTRACT

In every women’s life pregnancy is the most important and critical part. Garbhini Paricharya is nothing but the care given to pregnant women, mostly through Anna, Aoushada, Vihara and Achara, Vichara. In Ayurveda food is considered to be the best source of nourishments as well as medication for pregnant woman. Ayurveda described month wise Paricharya that helps in the development of foetus healthy and care to mother. The main intension of advising Garbhini Patya-Apatya is - 1. Paripurnatya (Providing growth of mother and fetus), 2. Anupaghata (Pregnancy without complications), 3.Sukhaprasava (For healthy delivery and healthy child).

Keywords: Garbhini Paricharya, Masanumasika Patya- Apathy, Garbhini, Patya-apatya.