FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT FOR CHILDHOOD DISORDERS: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE
*Dr. Kushal Sankhian, **Dr. Rashi Jaiswal and ***Prof. Rakesh Sharma
ABSTRACT
Children, being the building blocks of the nation as well as the most vulnerable group in the community, require to be handled with utmost care and concern. Kaumarbhritya, the branch of medical science dealing with their health and diseases, is of special significance. This may be the reason for giving the foremost position for Balchikitsa among Ashtanga Vibhajana. Shishu, Bala & Kumara are further classification of childhood age as described by traditional science of Indian medical system. The pathophysiology of the diseases in children is very different from that of adults. The predominance and prevalence of Dosha, Dushya and Mala are different in this stage. Therefore special attention is required in this age to prevent diseases as well as curative aspect. This article summarizes Ayurvedic fundamental principles for the management of disorders occurs during childhood.
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