Abstract

BREASTFEEDING AND STANYAJANAN GANA IN CHARAK SAMHITA

Dr. Pooja Dinkar Patil* and Dr. Madhuri S. Bhalgat

Abstract

Future physical and mental growth and development of baby solely depend upon successful breastfeeding right from first day of birth. Since ancient time awareness of importance of breastfeeding is there. Breastfeeding provide many benefits to baby and mother both. Many mothers suffering from stanyakshya (agalactia and hypogalactia) and its being common day by day. This can be treated by some change in daily activities, favorable state of mind of mother, dietary modifications and with certain drugs. Ayurveda explained many drugs which are safe and effective in lactating mothers. Specially 10 drugs in stanyajanan gana of mahakashaya explained in Charak samhita sutrasthan. This article aims to have overall view on composition and action of these drugs.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Stanya, Stanyajanan Gana.