Sutika Paricharya: An Overview.

Abstract

According to Acharya Kashyapa, woman is termed as Sutika only after  the delivery of foetus with its placenta. In Ayurveda Samhitas duration  of Sutika Awastha is one and half month after delivery of baby followed  by expulsion of placenta. In this period puerperal women become weak  and lethargic, because of labor pains and blood loss during delivery. In  Ayurveda, weakness in Sutika said to be occurred due to Garbhavriddhi and Shoonyasharir. Causation of Sutika Roga is Agnibala Mandya.  Therefore, Ahara of Sutika should be properly managed. Acharyas of  different treaties have described Sutika Paricharya into two categories;  Samanya Sutikaparicharya and Vishishta Sutikaparicharya, Pathya and  Apathya along with specific Aushadha Yogas. Acharya Kashyapa has  mentioned special regimen for Sutika. It causes Agni Balavriddhi which  is responsible for Dhatupushti. To prevent Sutikaroga proper care of  Ahara and Vihara of Sutika is vital. This care is termed as Sutika  Paricharya.