CONCEPT OF HUMAN EMBRYOLOGY, FOETAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Embryology is the study of development of an individual before birth. In ancient times though, the microbiology, molecular biology and genetics were not developed, different concepts regarding it are found in vedic scriptures, puranas and samhita granthas for which they have mentioned terms ‘Garbhavakranti’. In present study literature review about references regarding it are collected to get concepts of embryology, foetal growth and development. The various references prove improvements of these branches at that times including concepts of fertilization, cell division, foetal nourishment and organogenesis with monthly foetal development. Some of this can be correlated with modern researches and are found correct.