Malnutrition
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The document discusses Ayurvedic management of malnutrition. It defines different types of malnutrition according to Ayurveda like Garbhashosha, Nagodara, Fakkaroga, Balashosha, Parigarbhik, Sthaulyata, and Karshyata. It describes the causes, symptoms, and management principles. For management, it recommends using srotoshodhak, deepaniya, pachaniya, balya, brimhana, and medhya foods and herbs. It emphasizes following the Ayurvedic principles of Ahara vidhi visesayatana like prakriti, kala, matra, desha for prevention and
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