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<big>'''Sharira Sthana Chapter 4. Detail description on embryonic development '''</big>

<big>'''Sharira Sthana Chapter 4. Detail description on embryonic development '''</big>

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<big>'''Abstract'''</big>

<big>'''Abstract'''</big>

 

<p style="text-align:justify;">In Charak Samhita, this chapter focuses on [[garbha]] (embryo and/or fetus) in regards to the origin, definition of its composition, consecutive development in the womb, factors for growth, destruction and hindering of the birth. Six factors responsible for the formation of embryo and sources of respective organs have been described in detail. Sequential growth and development of fetus has been explained systematically in the womb from first month to tenth month of gestation. Detailed description of garbhopaghatkarbhava (factors inhibiting growth of foetus) and significance of dauhrida (connection of two hearts and its manifestations, mother and foetus) are made clear. Causes of the birth of genetically disordered foetus like putipraja (premature), varta (Female hypogonadism, chromosomalaneuploidy) and trinaputrika (male hypogonadism, chromosomal aneuploidy) are discussed. This chapter also includes the description of classification of sharira (body) and [[manas]] (mind). Further types of mental constitutions based on predominance of [[sattva]], [[rajas]] and [[tamas]] are sub-classified into 16 types under three major categories viz. sattvika, rajasika and tamasika with their distinguishing features. At the end of chapter, auspicious and inauspicious eight factors for the foetus are mentioned. </br>

<div style="text-align:justify;">In Charak Samhita, this chapter focuses on [[garbha]] (embryo and/or fetus) in regards to the origin, definition of its composition, consecutive development in the womb, factors for growth, destruction and hindering of the birth. Six factors responsible for the formation of embryo and sources of respective organs have been described in detail. Sequential growth and development of fetus has been explained systematically in the womb from first month to tenth month of gestation. Detailed description of garbhopaghatkarbhava (factors inhibiting growth of foetus) and significance of dauhrida (connection of two hearts and its manifestations, mother and foetus) are made clear. Causes of the birth of genetically disordered foetus like putipraja (premature), varta (Female hypogonadism, chromosomalaneuploidy) and trinaputrika (male hypogonadism, chromosomal aneuploidy) are discussed. This chapter also includes the description of classification of sharira (body) and [[manas]] (mind). Further types of mental constitutions based on predominance of [[sattva]], [[rajas]] and [[tamas]] are sub-classified into 16 types under three major categories viz. sattvika, rajasika and tamasika with their distinguishing features. At the end of chapter, auspicious and inauspicious eight factors for the foetus are mentioned. </div>

'''Keywords''': Ayurvedic embryology, embryogenesis, [[Garbha]], poshana, nourishment of fetus, [[Garbha]] bhavas, factors for fetal development, harmful factors for fetus, dauhrida, desires of pregnant woman, [[prakriti]], basic body constitution, intrauterine growth, genetic and chromosomal deformities, [[manas]] [[prakriti]], psychic traits.

'''Keywords''': Ayurvedic embryology, embryogenesis, [[Garbha]], poshana, nourishment of fetus, [[Garbha]] bhavas, factors for fetal development, harmful factors for fetus, dauhrida, desires of pregnant woman, [[prakriti]], basic body constitution, intrauterine growth, genetic and chromosomal deformities, [[manas]] [[prakriti]], psychic traits.

 

== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==