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Background:

Karshya is an Aptarpanjanya vyadhi, is a disease in which the body get emaciated gradually. Altered function of Vayu and Agni leads to insufficient production of Rasa Dhatu. Upososhan of Rasa Dhatu takes place leading to Dhatukṣhaya chronologically. Hence the patient of Karshya suffers from indigestion, malabsorption and defective metabolism. Agnimandhya predominantly causes the disease Grahani Dosha and also responsible for Ajeerna. Material and Methods: Ayurvedic texts, as well as the data-bases web-based search engines, journal, were used to search for relevant literature and information. Result:  Shatavari Churna referred in Bhavprakasha Nighantu was reviewed, analysed in detail. Shatavari churna has properties of Madhura & Tikta Rasa, Guru and Snigdha Guna, Sheeta Virya and Madhura Vipaka and Vata-pittashamaka Doshaghnata. Due to these qualities, it acts as Agni Deepana, Vrishya, Rasayana, Shukrala and Balya helps in improving sign and symptoms of Karshya in Grahani. Conclusion: Shatavari Churna appear to be as beneficial in Karshya.

Keywords: Grahani, Karshya, Shatavari Churna.