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Best Ayurvedic Herbs to gain weight Naturally

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The 21st chapter of Charak Samhita Chikitsasthana is one of the most important chapters of Ayurveda as it deals with the process of obesity, its treatment, how to gain weight, importance of sleep and much more. It also deals with the eight types of undesirable body constitutions. There are various herbs which help to gain weight naturally.

Features of good physical health according to Ayurveda

Compactness of the body.
Ability to stand hunger, thirst , heat of the sun.
Ability to stand cold and physical exercises.
Ability to digest and assimilate food properly
Good musculature body.

In Ayurveda, causes and treatment of lean body is also described.

Causes for emaciation

Fasting for long periods of time
Consumption of food and drinks that are dry in nature.
Grief
Excessive Panchkarma therapies
Low digestion strength
Suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome/ Ulcerative Colitis
Heredity
Old age
Continued illness
Anger
Suppression of the natural urges including sleep.

Features of the lean person

Cannot stand intake of food in large quantity/hunger/thirst/diseases and drugs.
Cannot withstand excessive cold/heat.
Cannot withstand heavy physical exercise.
Muscle wasting
Suffering from cough/cold
Suffering from piles and the diseases of the duodenum and small intestine.

The body parts of lean person like – neck, abdomen are emaciated and veins are prominent underneath the skin. The joints are prominently seen and the man appears to have bone and skin only.

Digestion Strength according to Ayurveda

Weight gain largely depends upon the digestion fire of an individual. If an individual is taking so much nutritious diet but his/her digestion strength is weak, then intake of nutritious diet is of no use. So, strengthening the digestive fire is of utmost importance in order to gain weight. Ayurveda is based on the concept of Tridoshas -Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Like Tridosha control all parts of the body, they also control Agni – the digestive fire. Food provides nourishment to body and tissues and it is the reason for Ojas, complexion and strength. But it is the Agni that plays a vital role in this connection because tissue elements like – Ras etc. cannot even be formed by undigested food particles if Agni (digestive fire) is not present and extinction of Agni leads to death. It’s proper maintenance that helps an individual to live longer and its impairment give rise to diseases. Therefore, Jatharagni is considered to be the root or the most sustaining factor of living beings.

Management of leanness according to Ayurveda

By proper sleep – Like the night of destructions, ultimately and excessive sleep and prolonged vigil (waking up at night), take away both happiness and longevity but the sleep which is properly enjoyed brings about happiness and longevity in human beings.

By avoiding tension/stress in day today’s life and by being joyful.
By improving the Jatharagni (digestive fire)
By the gain of qualities like – contentment/tranquillity of mind/ absence of anxiety in one’s life.
Regular oil massage with plain sesame oil. It helps to improve muscle strength, relaxes the body and relieves stress.
Intake of curd, cow’s ghee, milk, sugarcane, rice, black gram etc.
Use of Soy bean in diet.
Regular use of little quantities of spices such as- garlic, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, clove and black pepper in diet as it helps in improving appetite.
Clearing the intestine from worms.
Avoid excess physical exercises. Limit your exercise schedule to 15 minutes only.
By the elimination of Doshas in time and administration of rejuvenating and aphrodisiac drugs remove emaciation bring out nourishment in the body.
Freedom from anxiety about any work, intake of nourishing diet and adequate sleep makes the person fatty like a boar.

By this, the equilibrium of Dhatus ad strength are maintained and the Kapha nourishes the organs and ensures longevity.

Best Ayurvedic herbs which help to gain weight naturally

Weight gain formula by Planet Ayurveda

Weight gain formula product of Planet Ayurveda is a combination of several Ayurvedic herbs like – Ashwagandha and many more which helps in regulating the metabolic activities of the body and increases the weight of the body as well. This helps in increase in weight of the individuals to a huge extent.

The product of Planet Ayurveda for weight gain is free from any chemical preservatives, artificial colours and additives. This is purely a natural product and does not have any side effect.

Best Ayurvedic Herbs to gain weight naturally which are the ingredients of Planet Ayurveda Weight Gain Formula

S.No.	Ingredient	Common Name	Quantity
1.	Withania somnifera	Ashwagandha	200 mg
2.	Embelia ribes	Vidang	50 mg
3.	Terminalia chebula	Haritaki	50 mg
4.	Terminalia bellerica	Bhibhitak	50 mg
5.	Emblica officinalis	Indian gooseberry	50 mg
6.	Foeniculum vulgare	Saunf	50 mg
7.	Piper longum	Pippali	25 mg
8.	Cuminum cyminum	Zeerak	25 mg

This herbal marvel Weight Gain Formula by Planet Ayurveda can be used by a number of people who suffer from any kind of thinness related issues.

Weight Gain Formula of Planet Ayurveda helps to reduce fatigue and helps in building energy.
It provides the appropriate nutrition that the body needs.
It improves endurance.
It helps to increase muscle tone, muscle size and muscle weight.
It helps to absorb food quickly and properly.
These capsules also help to convert excess fat into muscles.
It helps to increase physical stamina and induces resistance to infection.

Dosage of Weight Gain Formula

capsules twice daily after meals with plain water only. The patient must not exceed the recommended dose.

Product Information

Product type: Herbal Capsule

Package Quantity: 60 capsules per bottle

Product Packs Available: This product is available in sets of 2 bottles, 3 bottles, 5 bottles and 10 bottles.

These are free from chemicals, pesticides, preservatives, yeast, microbes, heavy metals, starch, raw powders, etc.

Dietary Supplement to Gain Weight Naturally

Abstract

Individual who are underweight are at risk of poor health. Too little weight can contribute to a weakened immune system, fragile bones and feeling tired.

A person is considered to be underweight in case their body weight is 10-20% less than the average expected for one’s height, age and sex. If the body weight is less by 20 % or more than ideal body weight, the individual is utterly underweight and is an issue of high concern.

People who are underweight typically are not getting sufficient calories to fuel their bodies and also suffering from malnutrition, because of unavailability of enough vitamins and minerals from their food.

What are the causes of being underweight?

Insufficient food intake both in quantity and quality is a very common cause for being underweight and other being psychological and physiological reasons.

Psychological factors like mental illness or Depression.
Anorexia nervosa where a person refuses to eat adequately.
Irregular eating habits.
More physical activity compared to increased food intake
Vomiting and diarrhea leading to mal-absorption
Conditions like fever in which appetite is poor
Hormonal imbalance as in hypo or hyperthyroidism causing underweight

Ayurvedic View in Weight Gain

According to Ayurveda View, vitiation of vata dosha is responsible factor for underweight condition.

Health issues linked to underweight

Hampered growth and development.
Fragile bones because of vitamin D deficiency and calcium along with low body weight can result in weak bones and osteoporosis.
Weak Immune system.
Anemic conditions may develop.
Low body weight in women may result in irregular periods, lack of periods and infertility.
Hair loss, dry, thin skin and teeth health issues may also result.

Herbal Treatment for Weight Gain By Planet Ayurveda

Weight Gain Formula

WEIGHT GAIN FORMULA

An effective herbal formulation for people with underweight problem. This Herbal formulation is natural way to gain weight without any side effects. This weight gain capsules help to increase weight by regulating the metabolism of the body along with that it improves endurance, stamina and increases weight.

This herbal remedy for underweight shows the good results in the people. This product is prepared with use of differentsuitable herbs that work in combination to provide strength to body, improve the muscle tone, muscle weight and size and convert extra fats into muscles and this way help in weight gain.

Various Herbs Used in the Formulation of Weight Gain Formula

1. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) : Ashwagandha is rejuvenative in nature that maintains appropriate nourishment of the tissues, predominantly of muscle and bone. This herb is a way to gain weight naturally because of its property to strengthen the nervous system as stress is also the cause of thinness. Ashwagandha is an herb that is effective torevitalize body tissues and decreases body fatigue and increases muscular endurance, thereby enhances body’s ability to maintain physical as well as mental stamina.

2. Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) : Haritaki is effective in balancing the vata dosha the foremost cause of underweight according to Ayurveda. Haritaki is quite effective to improve the digestive fire and this way supportive in absorption of nutrients in the body. It has properties to recover the digestion and enhances appetite and therefore resulting in a healthy body and muscle mass. It even upgradesbody energy and immunity.

3. Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica) : Bibhitaki is very nutritious herb that is enriched with essential vitamins like Vitamin C, minerals like selenium, manganese, potassium, iron and copper, and protein which is beneficial in weight gain. It also cures loss of appetite and improves immunity.

4. Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) : Amalaki is nutritional herb which is a part of Weight Gain Formula, holds rejuvenating and anti-oxidant properties and also rich in Vitamin C, which provides proper nutrient to the body and helps in weight gain. It is efficient in boosting immunity and metabolism. Its complete action on body brings gain in weight in healthy way.

5. Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare) : Saunf is efficient herb for various problems like loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and worms in abdomen and eating disorder (anorexia) which are linked to underweight condition. It improves theses conditions and bring about increase in body weight.

6. Jeerak (Cuminum cyminum) : Jeerak is an herb having useful properties like it helps to boost up the immunity,improves digestion and help in enhancing appetite which further results in weight gain.

7. Vidanga (Embelia ribes) : Vidanga is rejuvenating herb that helps to maintain good health and provides energy to body.

8. Pippali (Piper longum) : Pippali is very beneficial in keeping the digestion and metabolism healthy as well. It helps in transportation of nutrients and removes wastes from body. It has property to enhance immunity of the body. It also improves the appetite by increasing basic metabolic rate (BMR), thereby helps in weight gain.

Dosage : 1 capsule, two times in a day with plain water after meals.