What causes intense cravings for clay and cement along with dizziness and nausea? - #53420

This kind of craving for clay or cement usually happens due to pica which in Ayurveda indicates dhatu deficiency especially iron deficiency along with vata imbalance, and symptoms like dizziness, nausea and constipation also point towards low nourishment and weak blood quality this is not just a habit but a sign that body is lacking proper nutrients, so it should be corrected from root medicines you can take punarnava mandoor 1 tablet twice daily after food navayas loha 1 tablet twice daily drakshasava 10–15 ml with equal water after meals avoid eating clay or cement as it can harm digestion and cause more toxicity diet mein iron rich foods include karein like beetroot, pomegranate, dates, jaggery, green leafy vegetables and soaked black raisins take proper meals on time and avoid skipping meals constipation ke liye raat ko thoda ghee ya warm milk le sakte hain get your hemoglobin checked once to confirm levels with proper nourishment and correction, these cravings will gradually reduce Heartful pranams Dr Raghuveer SN (Ayurvedacharya)