Understanding the Concept of Stanya and its Need in Context to Breastfeeding

Authors

  • Kiran Tanwar Associate Professor, Dept. of Kriya Sharir, Gnagasheel Ayurvedic medical college and Hospital, Bareilly Author
  • Ankur Kumar Tanwar Associate Professor, Dept. of Kriya Sharir, Gnagasheel Ayurvedic medical college and Hospital, Bareilly. Author

Keywords:

Stanya, breastfeed, updhatu, Ayurveda

Abstract

One of the most fundamental requirements of human life is food. The nutritional  requirements vary from childhood through age. Infant mortality is greater in  developing countries, such as India, due to a lack of sufficient nourishment for  children. As a result, it is critical to provide sufficient nourishment to children.  Milk is the most important food for children since it not only gives them energy  but also helps them grow and develop properly throughout this time. Even  during the Vedic Period, breast milk was thought to be a great meal for  newborns. The Rigveda recommends breastfeeding after delivery while reciting  Mantras. Under the topic of jatakarma, several ayurvedic literatures  demonstrate the importance of breastfeeding. One of the updhatu of rasa is  stanya, or breast milk, according to Ayurvedic literature. Breast milk has  several health benefits for both the mother and the child. Breastfeeding should  begin as soon as the baby is born. Breastfeeding is the most effective approach  to care for a newborn. Breast milk is the ideal diet for them, in addition to the  overpowering attachment it fosters. The present review focused on the concept  of stanya or breast milk mentioned in Ayurvedic literatures and its need in the  present era. 

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2022-02-28

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Tanwar, K., & Tanwar, A.K. (2022). Understanding the Concept of Stanya and its Need in Context to Breastfeeding . International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 5(2), 179–183. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/irjay/article/view/16578