Dr. Shivani¹, Prof. (Dr) Madhavi Goswami²

¹M.D. (Ayu.), Ph.D Scholar - PG Dept of Rachana Sharir, Rhishikul Campus, Uttrakhand Ayurved University.

²Former Registrar (UAU) M.D.(Ayu.), Ph.D (Ayu), PG Dept. of Rachana Sharir, Rhishikul Campus, Uttrakhand Ayurved University.

http://dx.doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v14i6.05

ABSTRACT: Ancient acharya of ayurveda has given great emphasize on intake of aahara-ras as best source for nourishment that play prime role in growth and development of embryo/foetus during pregnancy. To achieve a healthy progeny, ayurvedic science have illuminated wholesome regimen, that should be follow by the parents before and after conception. They have also elucidate about six specific procreating factors- Shad bhav (matruja, pitruja, atmaja, rasaja, satmyaja and satwaja) which are responsible for the growth of embryo. Among six factors rasaja bhava plays an important role in providing nutrition to the foetus. The concept of Upasneha, Upasweda, Ambu, Apara and Nabhinadi are involved in nourishment of embryo/foetus at different stages of development. Anceint science have drawn attention to certain food habits (aahar ras vikriti), to be avoided by the pregnant woman to refrain from abnormalities, deformities in the offspring. The concept of nutrition (aahar ras-rasaj bhav) in garbhini explained in  ancient classics

KEYWORD : Aahar-ras, Shadbhav, Garbhaj-vikriti.

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