Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF KARSHAYA (NUTRITIONAL DISORDER IN AYURVEDA) WITH ASHWAGANDHA GRITHA- A CASE STUDY

Dr. Kulvinder Sandhu*, Dr. Ankita Thakur, Dr. Rajneesh Thakur and Dr. Swati Sanyal

Abstract

Purpose: Malnutrition is a term which is defines as deficiency of nutrition; generally consists of both the terms under-nutrition and overnutrition. Karshya is a clinical condition that can be correlated with under nutrition in which body gets emaciated gradually,deficiency of nutrition will cause many infections and growth retardation problems in children. More than one third of the Indian population is malnourished. So, the purpose of my study is to provide an Ayurvedic management and to prove the efficacy of Aswagandha ghrita in the management of Karshya which Balya, Poostikara, Vayasthaka and Rasayana and moreover cost effective, readily available to all. Method: A 6 year and 2 month, male patient presenting with Daurbalya, Kshudha (Appetite), Dhamani Jala Darshana, Anidra (Disturbed Sleep) and vivandha diagnosed as karshaya (malnutrition) was bought to R.G.G.P.G.A.C. Paprola. Ashwagandha ghrita was administered to the patient at the dose of 12 gm/day in two divided doses for 2 months. Anthropometric measurements like BMI, MUAC etc. are computed before and after treatment. Result: Ashwagandha gritha has an appreciable result in the management of karshaya symptoms and significant changes in investigations. Conclusion: Karshya can be efficiently and effectively managed with Ashwagandha ghrita and the complication is prevented.

Keywords: Malnutrition, karshaya, Ashwagandha gritha, Balaya, Poostikara, Rasayana.