THE ROLE OF ASHWAGANDHA GHRITA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KARSHYA W.S.R TO MALNOURISHED CHILD
Dr. Tulsiram Alawe* and Dr. Mahesh Narayan Gupta
ABSTRACT
Aim Of Study: Karshya, a prevalent condition among children aged 6 months to 5 years, is characterized in Ayurveda as Apatarpanajanya vyadhi, resulting from Rasavaha Shrotodusti, where Vata dosha plays a crucial role in its pathogenesis, accompanied by vitiated Pitta. Methodology: A literary review was conducted using prominent Ayurvedic and modern textbooks, research papers, and journals to gather information on Ashwagandha Ghrita. The description of Karshya aligns with undernutrition, and it is discussed in various samhitas from both preventive and curative perspectives. Ashwagandha Ghrita is mentioned in Chakra Dutta (63/70), Yog Ratnakar (Bal rog Chi. 44), and Bha. Rat. (71/132), comprising Goghrita, Ashwagandha Kalka, Godugdha, and Water. Karshya is directly linked to recurrent infections."
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