Abstract

GARBHA POSHAN BY UPSNEHA AND UPSWEDA- A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Anu Bala*, Pooja Thakur, Pooja Makhnotra and Namrita Bhadouria

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Abstract

Ayurveda is a profound science of living that encompass the whole life. Ancient philosophies serves as basis of Ayurveda. Science of Ayurveda is the outcome of human curiosity for all the facts mentioned by our Acharya’s in ancient times require in depth study and research. Ayurveda places a strong emphasis on disease prevention and maintenance of health. By adhering to some Ayurvedic regimens this goal can be accomplished. The concept of Garbhini Pricharya, Masanumasik Vridhi Krama, Garbha Poshan along with applied aspect is explained by our Acharya’s for the healthy progeny. Embryology in Ayurveda is described in terms of Garbha Sharir that explains various concept from Garbha Uttpati upto Garbha Nishkraman. Garbha relies on its mother for nutrition. Malnutrition results in various disorders in foetus like IUGR, IUD etc. Garbha Poshan in Ayurveda before the Apara Nirmana, occurs through the Upswedan and Upsnehan of Ahara Rasa by Nabhinadi which is attached with mother’s body.[1] Numerous quotation related to Garbha Poshan found in commentaries of Brihatrayi need appropriately interpreted in order to provide useful information to the modern world. This study is an attempt to elaborate and compare both ancient and modern concept of Garbha Poshan.

Keywords: Garbha, Garbhaposhan, Nabhinadi, Upsneha, Upsweda.