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Ayurvedic Management of Balashosha: A Conceptual Review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Malnutrition during childhood remains a major global public health challenge, particularly in developing countries. In Ayurveda, childhood malnutrition is described under conditions such as Balashosha, Karshya, and Shosha. Classical Ayurvedic texts identify Balashosha as a Dhatukshayajanya Vyadhi, caused primarily by Agnimandya, leading to improper nourishment of Rasa and subsequent Dhatus. This condition not only hampers physical growth but also weakens immunity, making children vulnerable to recurrent infections. The present paper aims to review Balashosha from an Ayurvedic perspective, correlate it with modern nutritional disorders, and discuss holistic Ayurvedic management strategies including Ahar, Aushadha, Rasayana, and preventive measures.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18218609

Authors: Dr. Preeti Harode, Dr. Nitin Urmalia, Dr. Zahida Nagori, Dr. Priti Hardeniya, Dr. Radha Gupta

Language: English

Topic: Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7123284137

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