Ayurveda - improving digestion, nourishment, and overall growth. * causes - worm infestation, malnutrition, poor appetite, poor digestion * Avoid heavy, oily, junk and processed food items. * nutrition foods like milk, ghee, banana, dates are beneficial. MEDICINE 1. vidaryadi lehyam - 1/2 tspn with milk at night 2. balakalpam syrup - 1 tspn twice daily after food 3. gopichandanadi gulika - 1 with jeeraka water once daily If symptoms of worms - 1. krimikuthar ras 1/4 - 0 - 1/4 after food In later phase 1. draksharishtam - 1 tspn twice daily after food * Regular sleep is very important * oil massage is good * track weight and height regularly
Hello, Your child age (2-5 years) with height ~3 feet (91 cm) and weight 13 kg, active but with slow growth and picky eating suggest Mild growth lag (not severe yet), mainly due to nutrition + digestion (agni) + tissue nourishment In Ayurveda= balak with weak agni + vata pitta imbalance affecting growth First- should you see a doctor? yes- at least once (important) to check -growth chart (height and weight percentile) -hemoglobin (anemia common) -vitamin D/ calcium -thyroid This ensures no underyling medical issue is missed Treatment goals -improve digestion -enhance nutrition absorption -support healthy weight + height gain -improve immunity and development Internal management 1) For growth and strength (main) -Balarishta= 5ml + 5ml water twice daily after meals =weight gain, strength, overall development 2) For digestion (very important in picky eaters) -Hinguvachadi gulika= 1/2 tab given after meals =improves appetite + digestion 3) For brain and development (speech + activity) -Brahmi ghritam= 1/4 tsp with warm milk daily =brain development, memory, speech support External -Dhanwantaram taila= daily massage improves muscle growth, bone strength, sleep Diet most important -milk + ghee small amount -khichdi, dal, soft roti -banana, soaked almonds paste form -homemade foods only Avoid -junk food, biscuits, chips -cold drinks -too much packaged food Picky eating improves when digestion improves Lifestyle let child -play outdoor daily -get sunlight vitamin D -sleep early growth hormone works at night Home tips -give small frequent meals -add ghee to food helps weight gain -don’t force feef worsens appetite Expected timeline -2-4 weeks= appetite improves -6-8 weeks= weight gain starts -3-6 months= visible growth improvement Your child is active= good sign -issue is mostly nutrition absorption, not disease combine -digestion + nutrition + massage= best results Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you
Yes she is low weight better to consult paediatrician once
