Abstract

AYURVEDIC ASPECT ON KARSHYA

Dr. Anjali Soni*, Dr. Brahmanand Sharma and Dr. Saurabh Agarwal

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Abstract

The science of life, Ayurveda, emphasises both prevention and treatment equally, but it initially prioritises prevention over treatment. To maintain health, it's crucial to follow the trayopastambha prescribed by Ayurveda, which also includes Aahara, Nidra, and Abrahmacharya. Aahara is essential for sustaining physical health over time. Numerous medical disorders can be treated with nutrition, one of them is Karshya. Karshya, also known as Apatarpanjanya Vyadhi, is one of the nutritional illnesses. Underweight and Karshya illness share similarities. In twenty-one chapters of sutra sthan in his well-known book Charka Samhita, Acharya Charka explains Karshya under Asthaninditiyapurusha. Underweight and Karshya illness share similarities. If the karshya is not treated right away, complications including Shwasa, Kasa, Pliha, Gluma, Arsha, Udarroga, and Grahaniroga may appear. Ayurveda defines Karshya as an ailment, a cause, prodromal symptoms, a trait of numerous diseases, and a poor prognosis sign. In adults, underweight causes weakness, exhaustion, a weakened immune system, deficits in proteins, vitamins, minerals, and lipids, as well as an increased risk of degenerative diseases. This review article's objective is to emphasise the Ayurvedic viewpoint on Karshya in terms of underweight. In order to keep these factors in mind, the author should try to investigate the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, and management of karshya in ray of Ayurveda with adequate evidence in the present prospective.

Keywords: Karshya, Underweight, Apatarpanjanya vyadhi, Emiciation.