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This chapter has some observations on the care of the newborn, rites of passage of samskaras, disorders of newborns and children, and serious disorders called balagrahas. An empirical study of the author is also cited. The origins of Kaumarabhritya and the strong link with folk healing traditions are also highlighted.
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Kapur, M. (2016). Gleanings from Ayurveda. In: Psychological Perspectives on Childcare in Indian Indigenous Health Systems. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2428-0_17
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