Sutika Paricharya: An Overview.

Abstract

According to Acharya Kashyapa, woman is termed as Sutikaonly after the delivery of foetus with its placenta. In Ayurveda Samhitasduration of Sutika Awasthais one and half month after delivery of baby followed by expulsion of placenta. In this period puerperal women become weak and lethargic, because of labor pains and blood loss during delivery. In Ayurveda,weakness in Sutika said to be occurred due to Garbhavriddhiand Shoonyasharir. Causation of Sutika Rogais Agnibala Mandya. Therefore, Ahara of Sutika should be properly managed. Acharyas of different treaties have described Sutika Paricharya into two categories; Samanya Sutikaparicharyaand Vishishta Sutikaparicharya, Pathyaand Apathya along withspecific Aushadha Yogas. Acharya Kashyapa has mentioned special regimen forSutika. ItcausesAgni Balavriddhi which is responsible forDhatupushti.To prevent Sutikarogaproper care of Aharaand Viharaof Sutikais vital. This care is termed as Sutika Paricharya.