Changes

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><ref>Charaka Samhita (Sharirasthanam Adhyaya 4 Sutra 7)</ref>  Then the paricharya has been suggested. On the fourth day after stoppage of menstruation, a woman should take a bath, preferably a head bath. Then she is advised to wear the clean and new cloths (which are untorn or in good condition) and can adorn herself with the jewelry and ornaments. She should then start her by offering prayers, performing puja, reading sacred scriptures etc. Some acharyas have also mentioned about the Putreeya vidhi that one can perform in this period. Specific diet for a male and female partner in this period has also been recommended. A woman is advised to have a diet composed of Masha (black) grams and tailam (oil) ideally for lunch. After all these the ideal time for union is said to be of that of night. Also the husband and wife are advised to communicate in such a way that they both would develop faith and confidence in each other and create positive and conducive atmosphere for their union  <ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sharirasthanam Adhyaya 2 Sutra 27-28)</ref>

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><ref>Charaka Samhita (Sharirasthanam Adhyaya 4 Sutra 7)</ref>  Then the paricharya has been suggested. On the fourth day after stoppage of menstruation, a woman should take a bath, preferably a head bath. Then she is advised to wear the clean and new cloths (which are untorn or in good condition) and can adorn herself with the jewelry and ornaments. She should then start her by offering prayers, performing puja, reading sacred scriptures etc. Some acharyas have also mentioned about the Putreeya vidhi that one can perform in this period. Specific diet for a male and female partner in this period has also been recommended. A woman is advised to have a diet composed of Masha (black) grams and tailam (oil) ideally for lunch. After all these the ideal time for union is said to be of that of night. Also the husband and wife are advised to communicate in such a way that they both would develop faith and confidence in each other and create positive and conducive atmosphere for their union  <ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sharirasthanam Adhyaya 2 Sutra 27-28)</ref>

=== '''Garbhini''' ===

=== Garbhini ===

Garbha refers to the fetus in a womb while Garbhini means a pregnant woman. A specific regimen for a pregnant woman which includes specific diet and lifestyle has also been recommended in Ayurveda for wellbeing of mother and child in womb and it is known as Garbhini paricharya. Ayurvedic text states that, “If a pot filled with oil right up to the brim is to be carried without spilling even a single drop, every step  has  to be  taken with  care”,  the texts  emphasis  that a similar  care  and  attention  is  required in  taking care  of  a garbhini (pregnant woman). Along with Garbhini paricharya Ayurveda acharyas have also mentioned garbhopaghatakara bhavas which refer to the various lifestyle factors of a pregnant woman that could cause serious harm to the baby developing in her womb.

Garbha refers to the fetus in a womb while Garbhini means a pregnant woman. A specific regimen for a pregnant woman which includes specific diet and lifestyle has also been recommended in Ayurveda for wellbeing of mother and child in womb and it is known as Garbhini paricharya. Ayurvedic text states that, “If a pot filled with oil right up to the brim is to be carried without spilling even a single drop, every step  has  to be  taken with  care”,  the texts  emphasis  that a similar  care  and  attention  is  required in  taking care  of  a garbhini (pregnant woman). Along with Garbhini paricharya Ayurveda acharyas have also mentioned garbhopaghatakara bhavas which refer to the various lifestyle factors of a pregnant woman that could cause serious harm to the baby developing in her womb.

==== '''Garbhini Paricharya''' ====

==== Garbhini Paricharya ====

Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hrudayam, Ashtanga Samgraham and also a treatise Harita Samhita describe Garbhini paricharya in depth.<ref>Deshmukh, Tushar & Chitalwar, Vishakha. (2021). ROLE OF MASANUMASIKA GARBHINI PARICHARYA DURING GARBHAVASTHA. 10. 200-202. </ref> <ref>Dash, Shibani & Dhiman, Kamini & Rout, Siba. (2017). GARBHINI PARICHARYA (ANTE-NATAL CARE) – VIEW OF HARITA SAMHITA (A TREATISE OF 10 th CENTURY). Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2017 ISSN NO: 2231-6876. 7. 102-108. </ref> All the acharyas have suggested a month wise specific diet starting from liquid to solid foods. The recommended diet includes use of various recipes of milk, medicated ghee, butter and rice gruel. A specific type of [[Basti (बस्तिः )|basti]] is also advised in the last month of pregnancy to facilitate easy flow of [[Doshas (दोषाः)|vata dosha]] resulting in smooth delivery. Such measures to facilitate normal delivery like use of pichu (medicated vaginal tampon), basti have been suggested by Ayurveda and one seeking help for the same should also consult a trained [[Vaidya (वैद्यः)|vaidya]]      .

Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hrudayam, Ashtanga Samgraham and also a treatise Harita Samhita describe Garbhini paricharya in depth.<ref>Deshmukh, Tushar & Chitalwar, Vishakha. (2021). ROLE OF MASANUMASIKA GARBHINI PARICHARYA DURING GARBHAVASTHA. 10. 200-202. </ref> <ref>Dash, Shibani & Dhiman, Kamini & Rout, Siba. (2017). GARBHINI PARICHARYA (ANTE-NATAL CARE) – VIEW OF HARITA SAMHITA (A TREATISE OF 10 th CENTURY). Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2017 ISSN NO: 2231-6876. 7. 102-108. </ref> All the acharyas have suggested a month wise specific diet starting from liquid to solid foods. The recommended diet includes use of various recipes of milk, medicated ghee, butter and rice gruel. A specific type of [[Basti (बस्तिः )|basti]] is also advised in the last month of pregnancy to facilitate easy flow of [[Doshas (दोषाः)|vata dosha]] resulting in smooth delivery. Such measures to facilitate normal delivery like use of pichu (medicated vaginal tampon), basti have been suggested by Ayurveda and one seeking help for the same should also consult a trained [[Vaidya (वैद्यः)|vaidya]]      .

== Woman's health issues in current time and how Ayurveda can help ==

== Woman's health issues in current time and how Ayurveda can help ==

to the high incidence of a variety of menstrual health problems in pre-menarche, during menstruation, perimenopause and postmenopause.  

to the high incidence of a variety of menstrual health problems in pre-menarche, during menstruation, perimenopause and postmenopause.