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According to modern science Karshya can be correlated with under nutrition. According to WHO adolescent constitute 20% of global population and near about 22% of Indian population Nutritional deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are very common and has a negative effect on their growth and development. In modern era false habit of taking food without the urge of hunger, fast food, junk food growing rapidly in Indian culture. Late night sleep is the major reason to worsen mental and social health of young generation. These faulty habit leads to Mandagni which directly affects digestion. According to Sushruta due to the diet and various procedures including both physical and mental which pacifies Vata Dosha causes improper formation of Rasadhatu (either in less amount or with default) causing improper formation of succeeding Dhatu resulting in Karshya. So role of Abhyanga and diet modification plays important role in the management of Karshya. Ayurveda has its uniqueness in the prevention of any disease. For it in the classics daily regimen has been mentioned (Dinacharya Upakrama). Abhyanga (Ayurvedic oil massage) described in the ancient science and practicized all over the globe in various form has both preventive and curative effect and found beneficial in many diseases. So the topic taken to study the efficacy of Ashwagandha Tail Abhyanga in the management of Karshya.