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Malnutrition-Kumarasosha

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Malnutrition refers to the condition where the diet taken does not provide enough nutrients for optimal health. It can occur when a person gets too much or too little of some nutrients. Under-nutrition is a type of malnutrition where the body does not receive enough food. It can lead to delayed growth, reduced body weight etc. Sometimes there will be obesity associated with malnutrition. In some cases, it can become life threatening. In Ayurveda, the malnutrition observed in children is attributed to Kumarasosha.

Causes of Malnutrition

Important causes of malnutrition include:

  • Inappropriate dietary habit
  • A low economic status
  • Difficulty in obtaining food
  • Various mental conditions like depression, dementia, schizophrenia, anorexia nervosa etc.
  • A low intake of food
  • Chronic illnesses
  • Alcohol Consumption

Some deficiencies can lead to malnutrition and related health problems. They include:

  • Lack of vitamin A
  • Lack of vitamin C
  • Overall deficiency

Symptoms of Malnutrition

A malnourished person may experience following symptoms:

  • Tiredness
  • Irritability
  • Inability to concentrate
  • Lack of appetite or interest in food or drink
  • Cool feeling of body
  • Depression
  • Loss of fat, muscle mass, and body tissue
  • Longer healing time for wounds
  • Reduced immunity

In children, following symptoms are observed:

  • Lack of growth
  • Reduced body weight
  • Tiredness 
  • Lack of energy
  • Irritability 
  • Anxiety
  • Reduced behavioural and intellectual development

Ayurvedic Reference of Malnutrition-Kumarasosha

Ayurvedic Reference of Malnutrition
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Ayurvedic Treatment of Malnutrition

Ayurveda has detailed protocol for the management of malnutrition in children. It includes internal medicines, treatment procedures and use of single herbs.

Internal Medicines for Malnutrition

  • Indukantha Kashaya
  • Bala kulathadi Kashaya
  • Brahmi drakshadi Kashaya
  • Balamruta Arishta
  • Moolakadyarishta
  • Amalakarishta
  • Rajanyadi choorna
  • Ashta churna 
  • Vaiswanara choorna
  • Ardraka rasayana
  • Vilwadi lehya

External Medicines for Malnutrition

  • Lakshadi taila
  • Shashtika taila
  • Ashtapatradi choornam
  • Jeevanthyadi choornam

Treatment Procedures for Malnutrition

  • Abhyanga (Oil massage)
  • Swedana (sweating therapy)
  • Lepana (application of medicated paste)
  • Ksheera vasti (enema with medicated milk)

Single Herbs in the Management of Malnutrition

  • Aswagandha (Withania somnifera)
  • Vidari (Ipomea tuberosa)
  • Jeevaka (Mycrostylis wallichi)
  • Jeevanti (Leptadenia reticulata)
  • Bala (Sida cordifolia)
  • Ardraka (Zingiber officinale)
  • Amalaki (Emblica offcinalis)
  • Vilwa (Aegle marmelos)
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Diet in Malnutrition

Pathya (Do’s)

  • A healthy, balanced diet
  • Plenty of fruit and vegetables
  • Plenty of rice, potatoes etc.
  • Milk and dairy products
  • Meat, fish, eggs
  • Ginger, lemon & honey
  • Eating goose berry with honey
  • Intake of fiber containing vegetables
  • Always take warm food
  • Light and easily digestible food
  • Frequent intake of lukewarm water
  • Mild exercise

Apathya (Don’ts)

  • Excess water intake
  • Improperly cooked food
  • Intake of food before digesting previous meal
  • Drinking cold water
  • Bottled soft drinks and artificial juices
  • Intake of unfamiliar food items 
  • Day sleep
  • Mental stress of children
  • Over exercise

Yoga and Pranayama in Malnutrition

Practice of Yoga helps to improve digestive power. Yoga postures will be helpful in dropping the mental stress and also to empower the digestive system

  • Ardhamatsyendrasana
  • Jatara parivrithi
  • Savasana
  • Padmasana
  • Pavana muktasana
  • Marjaryasana
  • Bhujangasana 
  • Ananda Balasana

Pranayama is very effective in strengthening and controlling muscles of digestive system. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What are the causes of Malnutrition?

Answer: Malnutrition is caused by inadequate nutrient enrichment in the body tissues required for maintaining normal health status.

Question: What are the symptoms of Malnutrition?

Answer: Symptoms of Malnutrition include tiredness, irritability, loss of body weight, reduced appetite, etc.

Question: Is Ayurvedic treatment effective in the management of Malnutrition?

Answer: Yes. Ayurveda provides a lot of medicines that help to increase digestive fire and to improve nutrient absorption by the body tissues.

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Dr. Sahil Gupta completed his Bachelor of Ayurveda in Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) and Master’s Degree in Health Administration (MHA) India. He is Registered Ayurvedic Doctor & Vaidya in India having Registration No. 23780. He is the CEO and founder of IAFA. After completing BAMS, Dr. Sahil Gupta started practicing Ayruveda by giving prime importance to allergic disorders management. He became the first Ayurvedic doctor to cure Food Allergies through Ayurveda. Read More About Dr. Sahil Gupta.

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