Ayurvedic insights of Sutika Paricharya and Aushadha (medicines) used in Sutika

Abstract

The postnatal period is a crucial time of change in a woman's life. The time following the conceptus delivery is when the mother's body experiences physiological and anatomical alterations that revert to the nonpregnant condition. The postnatal time and treatment for this period have been extensively addressed by Ayurveda under the name Sutika Paricharya (postnatal care). In terms of Ahara (diet), Vihara (regimen), and Aushadha (medicines), it has been discussed. The primary objective of Sutika Paricharya is to restore the lost strength and vitality to the same level as before pregnancy by adhering to the treatment guidelines such as "Garbhashaya Shuddhi etc. This essay examines and explains numerous parts of Sutika Paricharya, as documented in Ayurvedic compendia.