Glimpses of Eugenics in Ayurveda WSR to Preconceptional and Antenatal Remedies
Abstract:Every parent wish to have a good progeny. Improvement is basic human nature. Hence eugenics emerged in 20 th century as a movement in many countries which had its own pros and cons with serious ethical concerns. Though conception is a natural and physiological phenomenon, Ayurveda advocates that conception should not be accidental, rather it must be planned. The planning includes preparation of body as well as mind.To fulfil the wish of getting a good progeny Ayurveda texts mention a detailed framework to be f… Show more
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