AN OVERVIEW ON CHATURVIDHASHENHA (AYURVEDIC CLASSICAL FOUR TYPES OF FATS) IN SUTIKAPARICHARYA (PUERPERIUM)

Introduction : A group of human is nothing but society. Ayurveda not only explains individuals health but well commented on community health. In this context, Ayurveda described about Supraja (Healthy and Cultured progeny). Female has got an opportunity to nurture Supraja as she has capability of giving birth because of typical genetic development. For mother and child care diet, remedies, medicines, rules are mentioned in Ayurveda.

(Aim). Hence topic was selected to review Chaturvidhasneha ( internal and external) in Sutikapricharya. 

Material and Method: Sutikaparicharya and Sheh Varga (group of unctuous food) were reviewed.

Observation: A female, after expulsion of placenta at the end of labour is known as Sutika . According to classical references Sutika Kalavadhi is from 5^th day to up to 45 ^th day. Involvement Trishosha, Saptadhatu, Upadhatu are observed during labour and Sutikaawastha.  In Ayurvedic compendia, twenty four types of herbal unctuous substances are mentioned. Postnatal care period is indicated for consumption of these unctuous substances.

Discussion: : In such condition, internal and external oleation helps to alleviate Tridosha, give strength to bodily tissues and rejuvenate deteriorated body organs involved during labour. Vegetable and animal are two sources of fats. Ghrita (cow ghee), Tila Taila (Sesame oil), Vasaa (animal muscle fat) and Majja (marrow) are described. 

Conclusion: Chaturvidhasneha plays an important role in Sutikaparichary., In this process, extensive depletion of Dhatu, Updhatu (Supportive tissue) and aggravation of Tridosha occurs. Chaturvidhasheha allivates Tridosha, recover depleted supportive tissue and helps in rejuvenation of body strength.