Abstract

ROLE OF AYURVEDIC HERBS FOR HEALTHY PROGENY W.S.R PRECONCEPTION, ANTENATAL AND POSTNATAL STAGE

Dr. Jagruti Pawar* and Dr. Varsha Deshmukh

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Abstract

In this era, where life style has changed, world is really concerned about increasing rate of congenital imperfection in new born, which is posing confront to the aim of healthy progeny. Healthy progeny is the only prime thing on the earth that any couple would expect. Ayurvedic herbs as medicine is an important component of healthcare system in India. Measures for healthy pregnancy and healthy progeny begin even before conception and continue till fertilization, during antenatal period up to childbirth. Ayurveda, not only deals with preventive and curative aspects of health but also has strong footing in the field of conception. While explaining chikitsa for healthy progeny, various useful herbs and formulations have been explained, which can be easily incorporated in day to day life. These herbs are sold in many forms as fresh or dried products, tablets, powders, tea bags, liquid and solid extracts. Healthy progeny can be easily achieved, if the couple follows all dosage of herbs mentioned before and after pregnancy. It prepares the couple to welcome new life and to contribute towards healthy society.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Herbs, Progeny, Risk factors, Paricharya.