Abstract

Dr. Pravin Dadarao Kadam* and Dr. Vijay Suryavanshi

ABSTRACT

The Kaumarbhrittya is pedantic branch of Ayurveda which dealt with childhood diseases and their management. The branch aimed to increase immunity, physical & mental strength, management of nutritional supply & control of prevalence of disease in of growing children. Kaumarbhrittya not only help to treat pediatric disease but also describe dietary and daily life routine for pediatric care. The chhardi is one of the common diseases of early growing age which resembles vomiting as per modern science; the disease involves vitiation of Udana Vata which brings contents of the stomach upwards and expulsion through the mouth. The condition associated with severe distress during this forceful expulsion. There are certain premonitory symptoms which indicate chances of vomiting like; nausea, loss of appetite, excessive salivation, anorexia, dryness of lips and mouth. The chhardi may be arises due to the intestinal irritation associated with vitiated Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas. Therefore ayurveda recommended Langhan, clearance of Ama and pacifying doshas. Ayurveda also suggests use of home remedies for the management of disease such as; dry ginger, coriander seeds & musta roots. The drug to be used in child should have madhura and kashaya rasa. There are various ayurveda formulation also available for the management of chhardi such as; Eladi Churna, Hingwashtak Churna, Agatsya-haritaki avleha & Chyawan prash. Samshodhana therapy also employed for the management of Kapha and Pitta chardi. This article described various ayurveda perspective of chhardi in children.