Abstract

CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF MALNUTRITION & IT’S MANAGEMENT IN AYURVEDA

Dr. Sajeesh*, Dr. Balaji Thakur*, Dr. Mahendra Prasad and Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh

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Abstract

The primary focus of Ayurveda is on prevention rather than treatment. Nidra and Brahmacharya are the other two pillars, with Aahara (Food) being the first. Through a healthy diet, many common health issues can be avoided. Protein-energy undernutrition (PEU), previously called protein-energy malnutrition, is an energy deficit due to a deficiency of all macronutrients. It commonly includes deficiencies of many micronutrients. Protein-energy undernutrition (PEU) can be sudden and total (starvation) or gradual. Karshya is disease a like undernutrition Based on the clinical characteristics of these illnesses, which are linked to one another, disorders like Parigarbhika, Phakka, Balashosha, and Karshya can also be related to malnutrition or undernutrition. The Ayurvedic perspective on dietary disorders such as malnutrition is highlighted in this article.

Keywords: Malnutrion, karshya, Parigarbhika, Phakka, Balashosha, PEM.