REVIEW ON ETIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF KARSHYA (MALNUTRITION) IN CHILDREN

Abstract

Childhood period is considered as the foundation of better future life and every incidence has influence on the further life. The Childhood malnutrition is an enduring problem in developing countries. Malnutrition is a physical condition or process that results from the interaction between inadequate diet and infection and characterized by poor infant growth, reduced cognitive development, anemia, and blindness. According to UNICEF nearly half of all deaths in children under 5 are attributable to under nutrition. The most common cause of deaths in malnutrition children is infectious diseases and poor immune function. Malnutrition may be correlated to Karshya disease in Ayurveda due to similarly, disease such as Parigarbhika, Phakka, Balashosha, and Shuska Revati describe clinical features in different Ayurvedic texts. Prevention and management of Krashya in Ayurveda by improve immune power of child through proper nutritious diet (food management) and use of herbal medications. This review article highlights of various etiology and management of Karshya (malnutrition) in children through Ayurveda.