Sutika Swasthavritta – A Rejuvenation Therapy

Authors

  • Nitika Sharma 1. PG Scholar, Dept of Swasthavritta, DSRRAU Jodhpur (Raj.) Author
  • Pramod Kr Mishra 2. Head of Department of Swasthavritta, DSRRAU Jodhpur (Raj.) Author
  • DivyaDeepak Sharma 3. Associate Professor, Dept. of Shalyatantra, AyujyotiAyurvedic Medical College, Sirsa (Hr.) Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Sutika, SutikaSwasthavritta, Puerperium, Rebirth.

Abstract

The word “Sutika” signifies a woman has delivered a  child along with the placenta. The scientific interpretation of  Sutika is puerperal woman, all the classics have advised  proper adherence to “SutikaSwasthavritta” as advised in  Ayurveda classics results in faster restoration of health of a  mother and to attain proper health after puerperium and  rejuvenates. AcharyaKashyapa has defined the birth of child  as “Rebirth” of mother. The word rebirth signifies the pain  and hardships she has to undergo while delivering a baby.  Hence, she needs utmost level of care after delivery. 

The “Sutika” recovers from her labour which often leaves her  tired and exhausted. There is, never the less feeling of great  

relief and happiness. The “Sutika” undergoes what is probably the most important psycho physiological experience of her life; she realizes that she is responsible for another human.

Sutika” is prone to many diseases, and hence it is must to follow “SutikaSwasthavritta” which  not only improves her physiological condition but also protects her from upcoming diseases. In  general, all Acharyas’have explained massage, oral administration of sneha, decoctions,  medicated rice gruel, medicated soups to overcome this problem and scientifically explained  “SutikaSwasthavritta”. So an attempt is made. 

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Published

2024-05-04

How to Cite

Sharma, N., Mishra, P.K., & Sharma , D. (2024). Sutika Swasthavritta – A Rejuvenation Therapy . International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 2(5), 65–69. https://doi.org/10.48165/