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[[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurveda]] is the oldest system of medicine originated in Bharatavarsha. It offers knowledge of various methods to obtain health and longevity, by preventing illness in healthy individuals and eradicating the diseases in diseased individuals. This knowledge encompasses all the aspects of human life and is not restricted to a particular gender. In fact special attention has been given to the peculiar differences arising due to the male or female body types and then the ways to achieve and maintain health considering these specialties have been put forward. Thus one can find ample amount of information and all the details about women's health in Ayurveda. Ayurveda offers natural methods and ways not just to prevent general ailments but also to maintain reproductive health (hormonal balance & menstrual health) and wellbeing.  

[[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurveda]] is the oldest system of medicine originated in Bharatavarsha. It offers knowledge of various methods to obtain health and longevity, by preventing illness in healthy individuals and eradicating the diseases in diseased individuals. This knowledge encompasses all the aspects of human life and is not restricted to a particular gender. In fact special attention has been given to the peculiar differences arising due to the male or female body types and then the ways to achieve and maintain health considering these specialties have been put forward. Thus one can find ample amount of information and all the details about women's health in Ayurveda. Ayurveda advocates use of natural methods and ways not just to prevent general ailments but also to preserve reproductive health (hormonal balance & menstrual health) and overall wellbeing.  

== How Ayurveda differentiates women from men ==

== How Ayurveda differentiates women from men ==

==== Rtumati paricharya ====

==== Rtumati paricharya ====

At the beginning, the acharyas have described the general appearance and signs of a woman who is Rtumati.<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sharirasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 7,8)</ref> Then the paricharya has been suggested as follows,  

At the beginning, the acharyas have described the general appearance and signs of a woman who is Rtumati (which develop as a result of particular state of hormones in her body at that time).<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sharirasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 7,8)</ref> Then the paricharya has been suggested as follows,  

* On the fourth day after stoppage of menstruation , a woman should take a bath , preferably a head bath. शुद्धस्नातां चतुर्थेऽहन्य

* On the fourth day after stoppage of menstruation, a woman should take a bath, preferably a head bath.  

* She should wear the clean and new cloths (which are untorn or in good condition-?attractive) हतवासः

* She should wear the clean and new cloths (which are untorn or in good condition).

* She can adorn herself with the jewelry and ornaments समलङ्कृतां

* She can adorn herself with the jewelry etc.

* कृतमङ्गलस्वस्तिवाचनां

* Offer prayers, perform puja, read sacred scriptures etc.

* भर्तारं दर्शयेत्  

* भर्तारं दर्शयेत्  

* ततो विधानं पुत्रीयमुपाध्यायः समाचरेत

* ततो विधानं पुत्रीयमुपाध्यायः समाचरेत