Scientific Review On Garbhini Paricharya According To Ayurveda Classics

Abstract

Antenatal care is a preventive health care system that is mentioned in Ayurveda as Garbhini Paricharya. Acharyas have advised Garbhini Paricharya in classical texts of Ayurveda for pregnant women more than thousands of years ago. This study was aimed to analyze the Masanumasika Garbhini Paricharya, to understand its clinical importance and to promote the health of mother with fetus. Literature review was carried out in Brihatrayee (Charak Samhita, Susruta Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita) and important Ayurveda classics for Prasuti Tantra (Kashyapa Samhita, Harita Samhita and Ayurveda Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga). Searched keywords were Garbhini Paricharya, Masanumasika Pathya, Garbhopaghatakara Bhavas and Garbhasthapaka Dravyas. These data were categorized and analyzed under the diet management (Ahara), behavioral management (Viharana), clinical importance of psychological support, clinical importance of Garbhini Paricharya and prevention of Garbha Vikriti through Garbhini Paricharya. Thus, it was concluded that Garbhini Paricharya which described thousands of years ago in classical texts of Ayurveda for pregnancy is totally scientific and has the clinical importance for maintain the health of the mother and healthy growth and development of fetus. Further researches are necessary with application of these Garbhini Paricharya in the clinical practices.