Anorexia Nervosa, Through the Lens of Ayurveda A Literary Review

Anorexia nervosa is a sever eating disorder characterized by self induced weight loss, distorted body image, and intense fer of weight gain. It has the highest mortality rate among psychiatric illness. Though anorexia nervosa is not described as a distinct disease entity in classical Ayurvedic texts, its symptomatology can be understood through the concepts of Mano Vibhrama, Manodosha Vaishamya, and Nija Unmada. This review aims to interpret anorexia nervosa through Ayurvedic principles and explore the scope of Sattvavajaya and Yuktivyapashraya Chikitsa in its management, along with insights from contemporary psychiatric literature. Angel Grace Chacko | Arun Pratap | Aparna Chandran "Anorexia Nervosa, Through the Lens of Ayurveda: A Literary Review" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-10 | Issue-1 , February 2026, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd100038.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/ayurvedic/100038/anorexia-nervosa-through-the-lens-of-ayurveda-a-literary-review/angel-grace-chacko