CONCEPT OF GENETIC AND CONGENITAL DISORDERS IN AYURVEDA AND IT’S PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Abstract

Ayurveda is science of life. It gives importance to prevention before occurring the diseases. Many diseases are descend in child from their parents. These are the genetic disorders. So, it is most important to follow preventive measures during pregnancy. Acharya Charaka has given concept of genetics mentioned in the form of Beeja (seed), Beejabhaga (part of seed) and Beejabhagavayava (further smaller part of seed). Day by day diseases are increasing in persons. This occurs due to faulty habits of food and life style. If pregnant woman takes this faulty food and do the activities which are strenuous, there is chance of having different disorders in child. These disorders are considered as congenital disorders. Aims & Objectives: To review the concept of genetic and congenital disorders as per Ayurveda and its preventive measures. Materials & methods: It is a conceptual study. Materials collected from ayurvedic classical literature and online articles related to topics. Result: Many preventive measures has been found under different headings which are helpful in prevention of congenital disorders and genetic disorders at some level. Discussion: Acharya has given the concept of Beeja, Beejabhaga, Beejabhagavyava, factors responsible for formation of Garbha, factors which are injurious to life of fetus, concept of consanguineous marriage, age of lady for procreating the child, cleansing therapy for couples before having pregnancy, Garbha-vikruti(defects in fetus) and it’s preventive measures. Conclusion: By following the preventive measures it is very easy to elevate the multidimensional quality of child and procure a disease free healthy baby endowed with excellence.