Article: A SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION OF SHADGARBHAKAR BHAVA (SIX PROCREATIVE FACTORS) FOR THE CAUSATION OF CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA IN PURVIEW OF EPIGENETICS: A REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.1204122

Pages: 137-140

Author: Diwedi Neha *, Sabharwal Pooja

Abstract: This is a systematic review article in which classical literature of Ayurveda & contemporary science on subject of Garbhavakranti were explored from the library of my parent institute and other relevant sources were used. The data obtained were critically analyzed and presented. Objectives of this work are to assess lag of Shadgarbhakar Bhava for causation of Childhood Leukemia, determine the embryological aspects of Shadgarbhakar Bhava as per Ayurvedic and Modern perspective of Childhood Leukemia and to suggest a protocol for prevention of said disease. Original Research and published articles available on google scholar Pub-med and Med-scape, Reference Materials, Textbooks, Review Articles are the source of data. Conglomeration of Shadgarbhakar Bhava play vital role in appropriate development of an embryo. Intra-uterine environment can be modified by proper practicing of Satmyaja Bhava, Satvaja Bhava and Rasaja Bhava which produces healthy impact on embryo while Matraja Bhava, Pitraja Bhava and Atmaja Bhava cannot be changed. Lag of Shadgarbhakar Bhava causes diseases in offspring. Childhood leukaemia is one of these, maternal and nutritional factor have major role in this. Occurrence of Childhood Leukemia can be prevented by proper preconception counselling, antenatal care, and good mode of conduct exhibited by mother and father.

Keyword: Shadgarbhakar Bhava, Childhood Leukemia, Garbha, Upasneha, Dauhridini.