EFFECT OF DIET MODIFICATION AS PER AYURVEDA ON PITTAJ STANYADUSHTI: A CLINICAL CASE STUDY

Abstract

This clinical case study investigates the impact of Ayurvedic dietary modifications on the management of Pittaj Stanyadushti, a condition where breast milk is vitiated due to an imbalance of Pitta dosha in the lactating mother. The study focuses on the case of a 31-year-old lactating woman whose 3.5-month-old baby girl exhibited symptoms such as indigestion, irritability, excessive sweating, and foul-smelling loose stools. The mother also reported sensations of warmth in her body. These symptoms, attributed to an excess of Pitta dosha, were linked to the mother's diet, which included Pitta-aggravating food items like green chilies, spices, and a lack of cooling foods. Ayurvedic examination confirmed the diagnosis of Pittaj Stanyadushti.An Ayurvedic intervention involving dietary changes was introduced, replacing Pitta-aggravating foods with Pitta-balancing items such as ghee, shatavari kalpa, and vegetables like bottle gourd and pumpkin. After two weeks of following the modified diet, both the mother and infant showed significant improvements. The baby’s symptoms subsided, and the mother's breast milk, previously yellowish and foul-smelling, became white and odourless. Additionally, the mother’s sensation of warmth decreased. This case highlights the effectiveness of personalized Ayurvedic dietary changes in managing Pittaj Stanyadushti and suggests that dietary interventions can play a crucial role in treating lactation-related disorders, benefiting both mother and child. Further research is recommended to validate these results on a broader scale.