A CLINICAL STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF AMRITAPRAASHA GHRITA IN CHILDREN WITH KUPOSHANJANYA VIKAR(PEM)
*Dr. Suhas Kedari Patil
Aim of study: Karsya is very common disease in children of age group 6months to 5 years.In ayurveda Karshya is described as Apatarpanajanya vyadhi & Due to Rasavaha Shrotodusti wherevata dosha plays a very important role in the pathogenesis, along with that vitiated Pitta. Aim of article is to review antimicrobial activity against various organisms and nutritional value of drug. Material and methods: Literary review was conducted with help of several important Ayurvedic and Modern text books, Research papers, Journals to collect information on Amritpraasha Ghrita. The description of Karsya clearly correlates with under nutrition. Karshya is described in almost all samhita from both point of view i.e. preventiveas well as curative. Result: Amritpraasha Ghrita orally is effective in improving anthropometrical measurements like weight, mid arm circumference, Chest circumference and body mass index and in improving the associated complaints of Karshya like Kshudha and appearance. Interpretation & Conclusion: Karshya can be coherently and efficaciously managed using Amritapraasha ghrita and thus prevent further complications.
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