SATTU MANTHA – AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TOWARDS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF UNDERNOURISHED CHILDREN

Undernutrition is one of the most important public health problems. To take improper nutrition balance in the body inadequate intake of food or a specific nutrient led to undernutrition. It is widely recognised as a significant health problem in the world's developing countries. According to Kashyapa Sutra sthana rogadhyaya, the 32nd shloka mentioned Vataja Roga, where Karshya is also included in 27 Roga (Kas.Sam.Su. 17/32). A food preparation called Sattu Mantha, made up of Sattu( yava + Chanaka), Sikta khanda, and jala, has significant changes in the symptoms of undernourished children. Sattu itself is sadyabalkara, sadya tarpana , deepana ,hridya. Conclusion—It is expected that at the end of the study, I will be able to demonstrate the positive effect of Sattu Mantha on the growth and development of Karshya in children. This could be natural, safe, and cost-effective for undernourished children and improve the quality of life of Krisha children.