To Study The Role Of Makhana In Sutika Array Section Original Research Articles

Abstract

Motherhood is a special and joyous moment in every woman's life. But this is possible if her health is taken care of during postnatal period. The postnatal period or keep puerperium is called “Sutikakala†and woman is called “Sutikaâ€. The period of happiness and contentment on one hand, and other hand she becames weak or emaciated after loss of blood and body fluid during delivery.  The lady after such a difficult process of   prasava must be advised certain mode of life called sutikaparicharya.  The regimen that help the woman to regain her lost vitality and helps her body to revert back to pre-pregnant state.  Mother required and deserve a great support and nourishment to heal her body and fulfill her mother responsibilities.  There are traditional delicacies with medicinal value and herbal formulation meant for oral and external applications. In Ayurveda samntitas has references of Makhana to be beneficial in tridosas, has especially in vata as well as its utilisation to overcome postnatal weakness in women, due to its Guru and balya qualities. The present study highlight the role of Makhana in wellbeing of Sutika.