Abstract

KSHEERPAKA IN PREGNANCY: A LITERARY REVIEW

*Dr. Lina Sarma, Dr. Yanbeni Humtsoe

Abstract

Nutritional status at time of pregnancy refers to adequate nutrition before and during pregnancy which has greater potential impact for the long term health of a child. Ksheerapaka refers to a medicated milk decoction where herbs are processed with milk and water on mandagni(mild fire) until only the milk remains. During pregnancy, this is considered a good garbhaposhaka and garbhasthapak ausadhi kalpana. Brihatrayis, laghutrayis, Sahasrayogam and Arogyakalpadruma are important Ayurvedic texts which have exclusive references and preparation techniques on Garbhini Ksheerapakas. To assess the benefits of this preparation during pregnancy with ayurvedic and modern view is the aim of the study. Furthermore its modern day challenges and future scope to make it accessible is the secondary aim of the study.

Keywords: Garbhini paricharya, Pregnancy, Antenatal care, Milk decoctions.