Abstract

RAJASWALA PARICHARY THROUGH AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Vd. Sayali Suryakant Jadhav* and Vd. D. V. Shukla

ABSTRACT

Menstruation is a natural unique phenomenon in woman‟s lives and female is called as rajaswala during that period. It is also surrounded by many beliefs and myths. Menstruation is an indication of healthy reproductive system. Menstruation related tradition varies from certain activities during menstruation or rituals at the end of menstruation. Ayurveda, the ages old science of life mentions such restrictions under Rajaswala Paricharya. The outcomes of nonobservance of such Paricharyas are described on offspring. Charya or Paricharya means certain measures to be followed regarding food habits and lifestyle for healthy life. In Ayurveda, acharyas mention different charyas for maintaining the health like garbhinicharya, soothikacharya, rajaswalacharya, etc. The charyas or code of conduct mentioned for a rajaswalastree is termed as rajaswalacharya, and sadly is the most neglected part of the health concerns in the society today. The Rajaswala Paricharya helps a woman to cope up with her physiological changes taking place in the body during the rajaswala period. It will help women to become healthy, both physically and mentally during the menstrual cycle. Following article throws light on ayurvedic perspective of rajaswalacharya and helps for moderation of modern lifestyle.

Keywords: Rajaswala, Rajaswala paricharya, Woman Lifestyle.