• Nikita Ashokkumar Mulik

Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) is one of the most challenging conditions in obstetric practice, contributing significantly to perinatal morbidity, stillbirth, and long-term health risks in children. Ayurveda describes a similar condition termed Upaviṣṭaka Garbha, where the fetus fails to attain normal development within the uterus. According to Ayurvedic classics, inadequate maternal nutrition, deranged rasaposhana (nutrient assimilation), and improper functioning of rasavaha srotas contribute to such conditions. This clinical study was undertaken to assess the efficacy of Yashtimadhu–Vidari siddha ksheerapaka, a traditional Ayurvedic formulation with br̥mhana and rasayana properties, in improving intrauterine fetal growth. A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 30 antenatal women with IUGR, divided into trial and control groups. Results demonstrated significant improvements in maternal weight gain, fetal abdominal circumference, estimated fetal weight, and amniotic fluid index in the trial group compared to the control. The findings highlight the therapeutic role of ksheerapaka kalpana in enhancing maternal nourishment and supporting fetal growth.

Upaviṣṭaka Garbha, Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR), Yashtimadhu, Vidari, Ksheerapaka Kalpana, Ayurveda, Garbhiniparicharya, Rasayana, Br̥mhana

"Efficacy of Yashtimadhu-vidari siddha kheerapaka in the management of upavishtaka garbha w.s.r to IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no.d393-d396, October-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510355.pdf

"Efficacy of Yashtimadhu-vidari siddha kheerapaka in the management of upavishtaka garbha w.s.r to IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no. ppd393-d396, October-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510355.pdf