NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT WITH THE HELP OF INTERNAL MEDICINES
Dr. Jayashri Sadashiv Satpute*
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda as medical science believe in preventive measures rather than curative. Aahara is described as one of the most vital aspect of life along with Nidra and Brahmacharya. Ahara provides life energy and nutrition which helps to combat against many health problems. The growth and development of human society greatly depends upon the nutrition. Abnormal nutritional supply may result both over and under nutrition health issues. Ayurveda mentioned Apatarpanajanya vyadhis as nutritional deficiency disorders. The various diseases related to nutritional deficiency includes Parigarbhika, Balashosha and Phakka, etc. Ayurveda also described various internal medicines for the management of such conditions under the heading of Kayachikitsa. Shatavari, Guggul, Nagarmusta, Yashtimadhu, Jatamansi, Haritaki and Ashwagandha, etc. are some Ayurveda drugs which can be used as nutritional supplement, these herbs helps to treat and prevent nutritional disorders. This article presents a view on nutritional disorders along with their management with the help of natural medicines.
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