Abstract
Karshya is a disease entity or a condition in which there occurs emaciation to the body of a person, with less quantity of Rasa dhatu, further resulting in Mamsakshaya. In children, the mild or moderate form of nutritional deficiency disorder is considered as karshya. Aacharya Charaka, Sushruta and Vagbhatta have described almost identical symptoms of Karshya as Shushk Sphiga Udar Griva (Emaciated buttock, abdomen, neck region), Dhamanijala Santatah (Prominent venous network), Twak-Asthi Shesh (Skin bone appearance) Sthula Parva (Prominent joint), Patient can’t tolerate-Ati Vyayama (excessive exercise), Kshut Pipasha Oushadha (Hunger, Thirst, Medicines), Ati Shita Ushnamaithuna (excessive cold- hot, sexual intercourse). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition affects health outcomes, survival rates and even the development of population groups worldwide.
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