Abstract

Ayurveda is science of life, what mainly to promote and preserve the health of individuals. In the present era the rate of malnutrition is greatly increase due to overnutrition or undernutrition. Diet and dietary habit play important role in maintenance of health. Acharya has described Tryaupsthambha i.e. Ahara and Nidra and Brahmcharya which support the body itself. In Ashtang Ayurveda, kaumar bhritya has been described as a Special branch. Kaumar Bhritya deals with Proper growth and development of healthy child as well as treatment of the diseased child. Initial 6-month (Ksheerap Avastha) baby is nourished with exclusive breast feeding. Later on, feeding is not sufficient, after 6 month (Ksheerannda Avastha) introduction of food suppliment (semi solid) along with breast feeding is necessary. Introduce fruit, Vegetable, Peyadi kalpa in diet help in growth and development of child, after two years (Annad Avastha) start normal diet, So Ayurveda gives importance of good nutrition at every stage of life.

Keywords: Tryaupsthambha, Ksheerap Avastha, Nidra, Brahmcharya