Tissue Emaciation

Tissue emaciation and malnourishment, a sign of impaired agni

Definition

Dhatu karshyana is a state of tissue emaciation and malnourishment. It is recognized as a clinical sign of impaired agni and incomplete tissue transformation.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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