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Marasmus (Wasting)

Child wasting — muscle loss, stalled growth; serious undernutrition.

Food Remedies

Main remedy
Mango: soak a spoon of dried mango powder (amchur), mix in two spoons of honey, and give to the child to lick twice daily.
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आम · Mango
soak a spoon of dried mango powder (amchur), mix in two spoons of honey, and give to the child to lick twice daily.
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Documented — There are human studies behind this ingredient for this particular complaint. Traditional — Carried by tradition and experience; modern evidence for this particular complaint is limited.
All of this is what others have found — tradition, shared experience and the studies done so far. It is not advice given to any one person. Before changing your diet, and especially if you take any medicine, ask your dietician or doctor.

Naturopathy

Sun bath twenty minutes daily and gentle oil massage; small frequent feeds.
Fresh air and quiet sleep matter as much as food.

Foods that help

आम · Mango

Pick what's in your kitchen and see which remedy fits you best.

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