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The postnatal period or puerperium (sutika kala) begins immediately after childbirth. This period generally lasts for six weeks. The pelvic organs revert to the pre-pregnancy state, and the female body restores anatomical and physiological normalcy.  

The postnatal period or puerperium (sutika kala) begins immediately after childbirth. This period generally lasts for six weeks. The pelvic organs revert to the pre-pregnancy state, and the female body restores anatomical and physiological normalcy.  

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In marshy place, usually, diseases of [[vata]] and [[kapha]] dominance occur. Initially, fat should not be used in postpartum due to the dominance of moisture in the atmosphere of marshy area. A scum of boiled rice (manda) treated with appetizer drugs is given.  Sudation, sleeping in a closed space (to avoid direct air exposure), use of hot substances is advised.[Ka.Sa.Khila Sthana 11/28-30]

In marshy place, usually, diseases of [[vata]] and [[kapha]] dominance occur. Initially, fat should not be used in postpartum due to the dominance of moisture in the atmosphere of marshy area. A scum of boiled rice (manda) treated with appetizer drugs is given.  Sudation, sleeping in a closed space (to avoid direct air exposure), use of hot substances is advised.[Ka.Sa.Khila Sthana 11/28-30]

=== Arid place (jangala desha) ===

=== Arid place (jangala desha) ===

In the arid area, diseases of [[vata]] and [[pitta]] dominance are usually prevalent. Since oleaginous substances are suitable (satmya) for people living in this area, they can be used in good quantity. [Ka.Sa. Khila Sthana 11/30, 31]  

In the arid area, diseases of [[vata]] and [[pitta]] dominance are usually prevalent. Since oleaginous substances are suitable ([[satmya]]) for people living in this area, they can be used in good quantity. [Ka.Sa. Khila Sthana 11/30, 31]  

So, the women are given ghee, oil, or other oily articles in large quantities and decoctions of drugs like Piper longum (pippali). If the woman is weak and not fit for intake of fat, she may be given the rice gruel. This regimen is followed for 3-5 days. Then the use of cereals mixed with unctuous substances in gradually increasing quantity is advised. [Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana10/17].

So, the women are given ghee, oil, or other oily articles in large quantities and decoctions of drugs like Piper longum (pippali). If the woman is weak and not fit for intake of fat, she may be given the rice gruel. This regimen is followed for 3-5 days. Then the use of cereals mixed with unctuous substances in gradually increasing quantity is advised. [Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana10/17].

=== Ordinary place with average atmosphere (sadharana desha) ===

=== Ordinary place with average atmosphere (sadharana desha) ===

For those who reside in an ordinary place, general management with balanced use of oily and dry substances is recommended. [Ka.Sa. Khila Sthana 11/34]   

For those who reside in an ordinary place, general management with balanced use of oily and dry substances is recommended. [Ka.Sa. Khila Sthana 11/34]   

9. Rajkrinti (2019): Ayurvedic management of episiotomy wound : a  clinico-experimental study, Department of  Prasutitantra &Streeroga Department of Prasutitantra &Streeroga,IPGT &RA, Jamnagar.

9. Rajkrinti (2019): Ayurvedic management of episiotomy wound : a  clinico-experimental study, Department of  Prasutitantra &Streeroga Department of Prasutitantra &Streeroga,IPGT &RA, Jamnagar.

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