A REVIEW ARTICLE ON ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES USED IN GARBHA POSHAN

Abstract

Ayurveda is a science of life. Fundamental values of Ayurveda’s are “swasthasya swatha rakshanam aturasya vikar prashamanam’’. Swasthya i.e. happiness of person dependent of prakruti which is been formed during garbhavastha (during gestation). Happiness of garbha can be achieved by proper fundamental principles of garbhini parichrya (regimen) from starting of pregnancy till delivery. The foetus deprived of hunger and thirst totally, depends upon mother for nourishment. Prior formation of placenta the nourishment of the fetus occurs by Upsneha (attracting moisture). At this time the foetus gets its nourishments through upsneha which fluid moves around it. But later nourished by placental circulation. Ayurveda focus on dependency and nourishing structures in details. Here the relevant study is done regarding fetal nutrition providing  structures.

Keywords: Grabha poshan, Foetal nutritions, Upsneha, Garbha, Garbhini paricharya.