Ayurveda Critical Appraisal of Embryological Concepts (Garbhasharir) Delineated in Ayurveda

Abstract

Background: From conception to death, Ayurveda focuses on the health and
illness of the human body. Ayurvedic compendia mention Garbhasharir
(embryology) as the primary goal (Healthy Progeny). There are several differences
between modern embryology and Ayurveda when it comes to describing the
creation of the embryo, development of the foetus, and structural teratogenesity in
body parts. For example, there are various quotations from Garbhasharir that need to
be interpreted in an acceptable manner in Brihattrayee (Three main compendia of
Ayurved) and their commentaries.
Aims: Using terms from Grabhasharir articulated in Ayurvedic lexicons in
connection to embryological notions, this critical assessment attempts to explain and
analyse the processes associated with the genesis of progeny using contemporary
scientific knowledge.
Materials Methods: To find the secret essence of embryology mentioned in
Garbhasharir chapters, Brihattrayee and other pertinent material were rigorously
analysed.
Results: Ayurvedic embryology is founded on its basics, such as the
"Tridosha" (three physical humours), the "Triguna" (three psychological humours),
and the "Panchamahabhoota" (four essential aspects of life) etc. When it comes to
the process of creating new life, the Ayurvedic compendia demonstrate that there
are two basic sorts of processes (dependent and independent). There are two types
of processes: those that can be modified and those that cannot be modified.
Conclusions: Even though the concepts of embryology described in
Ayurveda dates back to centuries, they are still relevant in the current scienti c
world provided proper insight is applied to interpret them .