Seeking Help for Weight Gain with Shatavari, Ashwagandha, and Liv52 - #47937

YES YOU CAN TAKE SHATAVARI ASHWAGANDHA AND LIV 52 TOGETHER AND THIS COMBINATION IS COMMONLY USED IN UNDERWEIGHT ADULTS WHEN TAKEN PROPERLY

BEING UNDERWEIGHT FOR MANY YEARS DESPITE TRYING DIFFERENT METHODS USUALLY MEANS POOR DIGESTION HIGH STRESS AND POOR TISSUE NOURISHMENT NOT JUST LOW FOOD INTAKE

ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA HALF TEASPOON TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD WITH WARM MILK OR WARM WATER THIS HELPS REDUCE STRESS IMPROVES APPETITE STRENGTHENS MUSCLE AND SUPPORTS HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN

SHATAVARI CHURNA HALF TEASPOON TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD WITH WARM MILK THIS NOURISHES THE BODY SUPPORTS HORMONAL BALANCE AND HELPS HEALTHY WEIGHT AND FULLNESS

LIV 52 TWO TABLETS TWICE DAILY BEFORE FOOD THIS SUPPORTS LIVER FUNCTION IMPROVES DIGESTION AND HELPS BETTER ABSORPTION OF NUTRIENTS WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR WEIGHT GAIN

TRIPHALA CHURNA HALF TEASPOON AT NIGHT WITH WARM WATER IF YOU HAVE POOR DIGESTION OR IRREGULAR BOWELS

FOR BEST RESULTS EAT AT FIXED TIMES DAILY DO NOT SKIP BREAKFAST INCLUDE RICE DAL GHEE CURD COOKED VEGETABLES BANANA DATES AND MILK AVOID EXCESS TEA COFFEE AND JUNK FOOD SLEEP BEFORE 11 PM

STRESS AND ANXIETY BURN CALORIES AND BLOCK WEIGHT GAIN ASHWAGANDHA WILL HELP BUT REGULAR MEALS AND REST ARE EQUALLY IMPORTANT

Hi, First we have to check how is your Agni means digestive power If Agni is week then directly taking these herbs won’t benefit you. You should take following medicine in sequence 1) Ashwagandha churna (5 g With warm milk+1 tsp ghee - Morning empty stomach) 2) Trikatu churna – (¼ tsp Twice a day - before meals) 3) Jeerakarishta – (15 ml twice a day - after meal) 4) Shatavari churna (5 g With warm milk at night atleast 2 hr after dinner)

Also make some diat and lifestyle modification Include: Warm milk, ghee Rice, wheat, mung dal Dates, soaked raisins, bananas Homemade paneer Almonds soaked overnight

Avoid: Excess tea/coffee Cold drinks Skipping meals Junk protein powders

Hello, They are good for weight gain. But important factor would be handling stress. So along with shatavari-ashwagandha-liv. 52 please address the stress factor by regularly practicing yogasana-pranayama and meditation. And also please look into the food you are consuming. A products called as weight gain churna by rajasthan herbals is also a good choice. Take care, Kind regards.

Hello I get it—this road’s been tough. You’re 29, you’ve done your best, but the scale refuses to budge. It’s exhausting, right?

Stress and weird meal times just make things worse. But Ayurveda sees the whole picture and actually offers some gentle, steady ways to help.

Let’s break it down a bit. When it comes to weight gain, Ayurveda usually points to a few things:

- Too much Vata - Weak digestion (“mandagni”) - Poor formation of “Rasa Dhatu” (that’s the basic nourishing tissue) - Stress, anxiety, and eating at odd hours

All of this together is called “Karshya.”

Now, can you take Shatavari, Ashwagandha, and Liv 52 together?

Absolutely. In fact, they work pretty well as a team if you use them right.

Here’s what each one does:

Ashwagandha boosts strength, helps you build muscle, and keeps stress in check—so you actually have a shot at gaining weight, as long as your digestion’s working.

Shatavari nourishes your tissues, helps your body absorb food better, and balances hormones. All that supports healthy weight gain.

Liv 52 looks after your liver, which in turn helps with appetite and digestion. You need both in top shape if you want to gain weight.

Taken together, these three first get your digestion on track, then start nourishing your body. That’s the real Ayurvedic way.

About the dosage—here’s the common, safe routine

–Ashwagandha churna: Half a teaspoon, twice a day, with warm milk after meals.

–Shatavari churna: Same—half a teaspoon, twice a day, with warm milk after meals.

–Liv 52 tablets: Two tablets, twice a day, before meals.

Stick with this for at least 8 to 12 weeks to see real changes.

But honestly, all the medicine in the world won’t help if your eating habits are all over the place. Diet timing is everything. So:

- Eat three proper meals and one or two snacks every day. - Never skip breakfast. - Eat at the same times every day, no matter what.

What should you eat? Go for:

- Warm milk, ghee, rice, wheat - Bananas, dates, soaked raisins - Paneer, curd (if your stomach handles it) - Homemade khichdi with ghee - Peanut chikki, laddoos—but don’t go overboard

And try to avoid:

- Cold drinks - Too much tea or coffee - Late-night meals - Dry, packaged foods

A few lifestyle tweaks go a long way, too. Try to get to bed before 11. Do some light exercise or yoga, but don’t overdo it with cardio. And really—don’t obsess over your weight. Worrying kills your digestion.

If you’re still not seeing any changes after three months, get these checked: - Thyroid function - Complete blood count (CBC) - Vitamin B12 and D - Stool digestion markers

One last thing—your body isn’t weak. It just needs to start absorbing properly. Once digestion and stress settle down, you’ll gain weight. Maybe not overnight, but it’ll happen—and it’ll last.

Stick with it and be patient. You’ve got this.

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

Yes u can take don’t worry

Yes, you can take Shatavari, Ashwagandha and Liv-52 for weight gain. These medicines help in improving appetite, digestion (Agni), reducing stress-related weight loss and improving tissue nourishment (Dhatu-poshana).

Since you mentioned underweight for >3 years, with stress/anxiety and irregular eating, focus should be on: ✅ Improving digestion + absorption ✅ Regular meals + liquid nourishing diet ✅ Strength training in a limited way

🌿 Ayurvedic Prescription

1) Ashwagandha Arishta

Dose: 15 ml BD How to take: with equal water Timing: after meals

2) Shatavari Churna

Dose: 3 gm at night How to take: with warm milk (best) / lukewarm water

3) Agnitundi Vati

Dose: 1 tablet BD Timing: before meals with lukewarm water (Helps increase appetite & correct weak digestion)

⏳ Duration: 6–8 weeks (review after 15–21 days)

🍲 Diet Advice for Weight Gain (Healthy)

✅ Prefer more liquid / semi-solid nourishing diet:

Milk, milk + dry fruits

Banana shake, dates shake

Moong dal soup, vegetable soups

Khichdi with ghee

Rice gruel (peya), daliya, oats porridge

❌ Avoid:

Oily / fried food, junk food (causes Ama, bloating, poor absorption)

Skipping meals

Tea/coffee on empty stomach

✅ Add:

1–2 tsp ghee daily

soaked raisins + figs in morning

3 meals + 2 snacks daily (fixed timing)

🏋️ Workout Advice

✅ Yes, workout is needed for muscle gain and appetite stimulation.

Exercise not more than 2 times per week

Focus on light strength training (bodyweight / resistance bands)

Avoid excessive cardio (may reduce weight further)

🧘 Lifestyle

Sleep by 10:30–11 PM

Reduce anxiety triggers (meditation 10 min daily)

Avoid late night meals

Here is a complete schedule for you to help you in your weight gain journey. But you will have to leave back your stress and anxiety and you will surely see results.

Breakfast 8-9.30 am Upma, Poha, Idli, Dosa, Moong Dal Chilla, Vegetable Paratha (Potato paratha once in a while) with a cup of buffalo milk

Mid Snack 11-11.30 am 1 fruit which ever you like

Lunch 12.30-1.30pm A bowl of Dal A bowl of vegetable Roti Rice 2 tsp of ghee

Hi Tea 4 -4.30pm 1 cup of milk with any breakfast item you like. You can have a fruit as well but than avoid milk.

Dinner 7.30-8.30 pm 1 bowl of dal 1 bowl of vegetable Roti Rice 2 tsp of ghee

❌Things to Avoid❌ Processed food Oily food Ready to eat food Maida Desserts

✔️Must do✔️ Exercise is must Have a fruit after exercise best prefered banana You can replace fruits with boiled eggs Twice a week swimming or running Weight training if possible Surya namaskar daily atleast 10. Start from whatever is possible.

Exercise will increase your hunger and you will notice your appetite increasing.

💊Medication💊

Syp. Drakshasav 3 tsp twice a day before food Tab. Liv 52 DS 1 tab twice a day before food Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food.

Full body massage with lukewarm sesame seed oil followed by exercise.

Take Tab. Bandy Plus (deworming medication) 1 tab at night before you start your medication.

Remember you will not see effect in one or two days but you will notice changes within 15 days.

A blend of exercise n healthy food will help you in your weight gain programme.

🌿 About Shatavari, Ashwagandha, and Liv52 - Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) Traditionally used in Ayurveda for reproductive and digestive health. It may support appetite and digestion, but evidence for weight gain is limited.

- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Known for reducing stress and improving energy. Some studies suggest it can help increase muscle mass and strength when combined with proper diet and exercise.

- Liv52 (herbal liver tonic) Commonly used to support liver function. It may improve appetite and digestion indirectly, but it’s not a direct weight-gain supplement.

🌱 How to Use These Herbs Safely - Ashwagandha: Often taken as powder (churna) with warm milk at night. - Shatavari: Traditionally taken with milk or ghee for nourishment. - Liv52: Usually in tablet or syrup form, before meals.

🛠️ Practical Steps for Healthy Weight Gain:

- Structured eating: Aim for 5–6 small meals daily, rich in calories and protein.

- Calorie-dense foods: Nuts, seeds, ghee, milk, paneer, lentils, bananas, dates.

- Strength training: Even light resistance exercise signals your body to build muscle, not just fat.

- Stress management: Yoga, pranayama, or guided relaxation can reduce the anxiety that blocks appetite.

Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

Of course these medicines acts as rasayanam it will help for agni deepana , ama pachana and helps to observe well the food u take But it should be taken under supervision of a ayurvedic doctor After taking these medicines u should follow proper diet so that weight will be gain in healthy way

Yes, Shatavari + Ashwagandha + Liv52 is a safe & good combination for you. All three are very supportive for healthy weight gain, especially when stress/anxiety kills appetite and causes irregular eating.

Safe Dosage (start low) Ashwagandha Lehyam – 5–10 gm morning + night with warm milk. Shatavari Kalpa – 10 gm morning + night with warm milk. Liv52 – 2 tablets twice daily after food (standard dose).

Take after meals (never empty stomach). Continue minimum 3–6 months – safe long-term. Add 1–2 tsp ghee in every meal (calorie boost without heaviness).

Diet Fix (Most Important) Eat 5–6 small meals daily (break irregular habit). Breakfast: warm milk + ghee + 4 soaked almonds + 2 dates + banana. Lunch/Dinner: rice/roti + moong dal + sabzi + 2 tsp ghee. Evening: milkshake (milk + banana + dates). Night: warm milk + ghee before bed.

Lifestyle Strength training or yoga 30 min 4–5 days/week (builds muscle weight). Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM strictly (growth hormone works at night). Reduce stress: 10 min Anulom-Vilom daily.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

HELLO,

In Ayurvedic language it means 'Agnimandya" (weak digestive fire) leading to dhatu kshaya (depletion of body tissue)

According to Ayurveda, your body is made up of seven main tissues- plasma (rasa), blood (rakta), muscle (mamsa), fat (meda), bone (asthi), marrow (majja),and reproductive tissue (shukra)

Food is first digested and then transformed step by step into each of these tissues. If digestion is weak or disturbed by excessive vata and pitta, the nourishment chain breaks. as a result, -rasa dhatu becomes weak-> underweight -Ojas (the essence of all tissues) becomes low-> fatigue and loss of weight

Thiis imbalance mainly vata and pitta vitiation is responsible for your symptoms

TREATMENT GOALS -correct the digestion -nourish and rebuild tissues -balance vata and pitta dosha -rejuventates the system

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) CHYAWANPRASHA= 2 tsp with warm milk in morning for 3 months =rasayana, builds immunity and strengthe

2) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily after meals for 3 months =tones muscles, increases weight, reduces fatigue

3) SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk In morning for 3 months =balances pitta, nourishes body fluids, and strength

4)DRAKSHARISHTA= 20 ml twice daily after meals with equal water for 3 months = improves appetite, reduces tiredness

5) BALA ASHWAGANDHADI GHRITA= 1 tsp In warm milk on empty stomach in morning for 2 months =increases nourishment and balances vata

6) LIV 52 TAB= 1 tab twice dialy after meals =immunity support

DIET -WHOLE GRAINS= rice, wheat, oats, semolina, moong dal khichdi with ghee -FATS= cow ghee, sesame oil, coconut, butter -PROTEINS= milk, panner, lentils, urad, moong, eggs, chicken, fish if no veg -FRUITS= mango, banana, dates, figs, papaya, avocadoes -NUTS= soaked almonds, walnuts, cashews, raisins -SPICES= mild digestive ones like cumi, fennel, cardamom, turmeric -DRINKS= warm milk blended with soaked dates and almonds

AVOID -dry, rough, cold and light foods - salads, without dressing, popcorn,crackers -coffee, alcohol, smoking, carbonated drinks -excess bitter, pungent, spicy or very salty food -skiping meals or fasting

SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES -Banana milkshake with honey -ghee + jaggery mixture 1 tsp each once daily after lunch -soaked almonds + dates In moring -ginger lemon honey drink in small quantity before meals if digestion feels slow

DAILY HABITS -sleep by 10:30 pm, wake by sunrise -avoid overwork and emotioalstress -keep body warm, avoid exposure to cold and wind -keep a consistent eating rouitne

YOGA ASANAS -sukhasana -vajrasana -bhujangasana -shavasana =improves energy and digestion -Avoid strenuous or exhausting workouts initially

PRANAYAM -anulom vilom= Balances Vata and pitta -Bhramari= calms nerves, improves sleep -deep abdominal breathing= builds Ojas

DURATION OF TREATMENT -INITIAL IMPROVEMENT= 3-4 weeks energy, appetite, sleep improves -VISIBLE WEIGHT GAIN= 2-3 months -COMPLETE TISSUE REJUVENATION AND BALANCE= 6 months

Your condition is not dangerous but it shows deep seated imbalance between your body’s digestion, metabolism and nourishment

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Yes Shatavari, ashwagandha is a good combination for weight gain. Tablet Liv-52 will help improve digestion and appetite. Besides medicine diet also Plays important role. Your diet should be high calorie. Include cow’s ghee 2-4tsp in your diet daily. Have fruit juices instead of whole fruits. Include bananas, black dates, peanuts in your diet. Do exercises light not heavy workout. Do body massage with sesame oil during winter season and coconut oil during summer season.