A Review on Significance of Ksheer Yavagu with Ghirta in Garbhini Paricharya

Authors

  • Muskan Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Institute for Ayurved Studies and Research, Faculty of Ayurved, SKAU, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India Author
  • Rachna Department of Agada Tantra, Institute for Ayurved Studies and Research, Faculty of Ayurved, SKAU, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India. Author
  • Seema Rani Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Institute for Ayurved Studies and Research, Faculty of Ayurved, SKAU, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India. Author

Keywords:

Antenatal care, Garbhini Paricharya, Ghrita, Ksheer, Yavagu

Abstract

Pregnancy embodies the incredible process of creating life and exhibiting the body’s ability to nurture and grow a  new being. Garbhini paricharya (care of pregnant women) is well prescribes in Ayurveda. Garbhini Paricharya is  a detailed month-wise traditional regimen that followed by Pregnant women. A systemic month-wise dietary and  lifestyle regimen during different stages of pregnancy due to that fact it directly provides adequate nutrition to the  pregnant women and growing fetus. In Garbhini Paricharya Acharya Charaka mentioned various Dravya as Pathya  apathaya but gives more importance to ghrita, Ksheer, and ksheersidha Yavagu which plays a key role in promoting  both maternal and fetal health. The present article explores about intervention of Ksheer, Yavagu mixed with Ghritain  pregnancy and its clinical significance. A healthy baby is indeed every mother’s dream and one of the most  effective ways to ensure this is by focusing on maternal nutrition.  Proper nutrition during pregnancy not only supports the baby’s  remarkable growth and development but also equips the mother with  the energy and strength to handle the physical demands placed on  her body during this transformative period. The impact of maternal  diet extends far beyond the immediate stages of pregnancy. Studies  have shown that children born to mothers who maintain a healthy diet  during pregnancy are less likely to face chronic health issues such as  obesity and diabetes later in life.[1] This underscores the long-term  significance of prenatal nutrition, helping to shape the child’s lifelong  health trajectory.[2] 

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Published

2025-05-09

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Muskan, Rachna, & Rani, S. (2025). A Review on Significance of Ksheer Yavagu with Ghirta in Garbhini Paricharya . International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 8(3), 42–46. Retrieved from https://journals.acspublisher.com/index.php/irjay/article/view/21763