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In general, cereals like rice(shali), barley(yava), alcoholic preparations (madya),meat preparations capable of increasing [[pitta]] are beneficial for promoting the female reproductive health.[Su.Sa. ShariraSthana 2/16]

In general, cereals like rice(shali), barley(yava), alcoholic preparations (madya),meat preparations capable of increasing [[pitta]] are beneficial for promoting the female reproductive health.[Su.Sa. ShariraSthana 2/16]

But, those who are having a physical constitution of predominance of [[kapha]]and those who  practice daily use of ghee(grita), milk(ksheera) and maintain the pleasant state of mind are likely to maintain the optimum status of menstrual physiology for a longer period.[A.S. Sharira Sthana 1/64]

 

But, those who are having a physical constitution of predominance of [[kapha]] and those who  practice daily use of ghee(grita), milk(ksheera) and maintain the pleasant state of mind are likely to maintain the optimum status of menstrual physiology for a longer period.[A.S. Sharira Sthana 1/64]

 

A series of do’s and don’ts-called as ideal regimen during menstruation (‘’’Rajasvala Paricharya)is recommended to be followed by the menstruating women in order to maintain healthy reproductive status.

A series of do’s and don’ts-called as ideal regimen during menstruation (‘’’Rajasvala Paricharya)is recommended to be followed by the menstruating women in order to maintain healthy reproductive status.

Among them, the wholesome diet recommended during the bleeding phase of menstruation are light, unctuous and less processed. It is known as “havishya anna” which is usually used for offering in the fire during rituals. It includes, different kinds of rice(vrihi and shali), barley(yava),wheat(godhuma), green gram(mudga),black gram(masha), leaves like curry leaf,cardamom(ela), ginger(shunthi), pepper(maricha),Ferula asafoetida  (hingu), jaggery(guda),sugar(sharkara),rock salt(saindhava), jack fruit(panasa),coconut(narikela), banana(kadali),Zizipus jujube (badara),honey(madhu),cow’s milk, curd, ghee. [Su. Sa. ShariraSthana 2/24,GhanekarTeeka]

Among them, the wholesome diet recommended during the bleeding phase of menstruation are light, unctuous and less processed. It is known as “havishya anna” which is usually used for offering in the fire during rituals. It includes, different kinds of rice(vrihi and shali), barley(yava),wheat(godhuma), green gram(mudga),black gram(masha), leaves like curry leaf,cardamom(ela), ginger(shunthi), pepper(maricha),Ferula asafoetida  (hingu), jaggery(guda),sugar(sharkara),rock salt(saindhava), jack fruit(panasa),coconut(narikela), banana(kadali),Zizipus jujube (badara),honey(madhu),cow’s milk, curd, ghee. [Su. Sa. ShariraSthana 2/24,GhanekarTeeka]

Contra indicated activities during bleeding phase of menstrual cycle [Su. Sa. ShariraSthana 2/24-25]

Contra indicated activities during bleeding phase of menstrual cycle [Su. Sa. ShariraSthana 2/24-25]

• Sleeping during day time (divaswapna)

 

• Use of collyrium (anjana)

*Sleeping during day time (divaswapna)

• Weeping / Crying (rodana)

 

• Anointment (lepana)

*Use of collyrium (anjana)

• Massage (abhyanga)

 

• Chasing / Running (dhavana)

*Weeping / Crying (rodana)

• Excessive Laughing

 

• Indulging in long conversations

*Anointment (lepana)

• Nasal instillation of medicine (nasya)

 

• Exposure to wind

*Massage (abhyanga)

 

*Chasing / Running (dhavana)

 

*Excessive Laughing

 

*Indulging in long conversations

 

*Nasal instillation of medicine (nasya)

 

*Exposure to wind

 

All these activities are likely to cause physical strain for the woman and their adverse effects are reflected even in her future progeny.[Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 2/24-25]

All these activities are likely to cause physical strain for the woman and their adverse effects are reflected even in her future progeny.[Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 2/24-25]