AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE OF UNDERNUTRITION IN CHILDREN & ITS
MANAGEMENT: A SYSTEMIC REVIEW
Karshya (Underweight) is one of the common problems in Indian preschool children & 43% Indian preschool children are underweight. One of important factor for Karshya is Hina Matra Ahara (inadequate quantity of food). About 75- 80% of Hospitalized children suffer from some degree or type of malnutrition. Lots of attempt have been made to minimize this at National level. Mid-day meal program to school going children alone will not be sufficient.so Aim of study is to review on management of Karshya. Material and Methods - Literary review was conducted with help of several important Ayurvedic and Modern textbooks, Research papers, Research Article, Journals to collect information on Karshya. The description of Karshya clearly correlates with under nutrition. Conclusion: Ayurveda can play major role in providing health to children. In Ayurveds, Balya an Bruhana Chikista for undernourished children is an interesting area in the field of Kaumarbhritya. Since we try to review of article on management of Karshya.