Abstract

Dr. Naresh Amarsing Jadhao*, Dr. Mahendra Dayalsa Bande and Dr. Abhay Vasantrao Bhuskade

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is the fundamental science of medicines which covers all aspects of human life. Ayurveda described many diseases and classified into different categories on the basis of their symptoms and origin. In this regards Adibala pravritta and Janmabala pravritta are categorized under the heading of Garbhajanya vikriti. These mainly arise from the maternal or paternal problems and defects in progeny. Faulty diet and lifestyle of mother also considered responsible for the congenital birth defects. Defects in Beeja & Beejabhag play important role towards the pathogenesis of such types of diseases. Similar to Ayurveda modern science also mentioned structural anomalies and developmental issues. Heart defects, spina bifida and club foot, etc. are common anatomical abnormalities. Ayurveda scholars mentioned various factors i.e.; Matrija, Pitrija, Aatmaja, Rasaja, Satmyaja and Sattvaja factors as Shadgarbhkarabhavas which play vital role for healthy progeny. The awful conducts, abnormalities in Shadgarbhkarabhavas and genetic predisposition, etc. triggers pathogenesis of Garbhajanya vikriti.