Abstract
Despite numerous global sensible corrective attempts to provide nutrition, undernutrition (Kaarshya) remains one of the most pressing issues. The bulk of the population in underdeveloped nations is undernourished. It is one of the main causes of death and morbidity in both children and adults. One of the eight components of primary health care in the worldwide campaign for health for all is the promotion of appropriate diet. A person who is malnourished is prone to a slew of problems. It is a condition in which the body's fat and muscles are depleted. This is why it is critical to treat it to restore the body's normalcy. With its unique approach to lifestyle management and medication therapy, Ayurveda, with its holistic perspective, can aid with this disease. Swasthavritta (Community Medicine) has a part in Kaarshya management. Ashwagandhadi avaleha acts as an excellent nutritional treatment to alleviate the symptoms of Kaarshya in youngsters. As a result, Ayurvedic therapy for Kaarshya was arranged. After one month of treatment, the patient gained 1.5 kg of weight, and the next month, i.e., the follow-up period, the patient exhibited substantial improvement in weight growth. Other anthropometric measures improved as a result of the therapy. The assessment was carried out over two months.
 Aim: To study the effect of Ashwagandhadi avaleha on BMI and weight in karshya.
 Materials and Methods: This is a single case study on underweight female. Ashwagandhadi avaleha was given for two months. Anthropometric parameters such as weight, body mass index (BMI), hip circumference (HC) and mid-arm circumference (MAC) and subjective parameters were assessed before and after 2 months.
 Result: Significantly increased in weight i.e. 2Kg was observed after two months.
 Conclusion: Regular intake of Ashwagandhadi avaleha significantly increases weight and body mass index in Karshya.
Highlights
IntroductionBody mass index (BMI) is a basic weight-for-height metric that is frequently used to categorize adults as underweight, overweight, or obese
According to contemporary research, Karshya is associated with being underweight
A typical person's Body mass index (BMI) is from 18.50 to 24.99 kg/m2, and they have an average risk of co morbidities [1]
Summary
Body mass index (BMI) is a basic weight-for-height metric that is frequently used to categorize adults as underweight, overweight, or obese. It is estimated by measuring the in kg by the height in meters square (kg/m2). Underweight people have a BMI of less than 18.50 kg/m2 and have a reduced risk of co-morbidities, but their risk of other clinical problems is higher. A typical person's BMI is from 18.50 to 24.99 kg/m2, and they have an average risk of co morbidities [1]. Diseases attack Atisthula and Atikarshya purushas at all times.
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