Leanness is also called Thinness. The Ayurvedic term for leanness is Kryshata or Karshya. According to Sushrutha, leanness and fattiness of the body depends on rasa dhatu. The Ayurvedic treatment for leanness depends mostly on the removal of the cause i.e., it removes the internal disorders of the body first. Various Ayurvedic cures for leanness are discussed in the article here.
Ayurvedic View of Leanness
This disease is a consequence of a number of facts –
- A diet of dry food, lack of nutrition and over exerting the body and mind.
- Heredity, old age and prolonged illness also add to this condition.
Ayurvedic Herbs for Treatment of Leanness
- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) — This herb adds weight to the body.
- Bala (Sida cordifolia) — This herb is effective in cure of problems like luecorrhea, polyurea and monoplegia.
- Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) — It is a traditional cure for urinary and bilious problems. The herb helps in bringing the mind in a state to eat and digest the food properly. These factors assist in gaining weight.
Some other Ayurvedic home remedies are as follows:
- Body Massage — Regular body massage with coconut oil in summer, sesame or mustard oil in winter can cure leanness.
- Almonds — Almond dessert should be taken 3 to 4 times daily.
- Musali — Ground Musali can be boiled in milk and taken twice.
- Mix together the juices of spinach, carrots and turnips and take approx. 100 ml twice.
- Patient is advised to develop a carefree attitude and sleep soundly.
Ayurvedic Preparations for cure of leanness are:
- Chagalyadi Ghritam
- Amritaprasana Ghritam
Characteristic Symptoms of Leanness
- Debilitated and undernourished appearance along with general body weakness.
- Skin of the body, particularly the hips, stomach and neck region, has little or no fat deposits.
- Bones and joints are visible and the veins visibly protrude all over the body.
The above are some of the effective treatments for leanness in Ayurveda.
