A loss of appetite can be related to many different things whether it's something psychological like stress or depression, or something more physical such as a cold or a lack of sleep. However whatever the cause, this is a serious problem in its own right which can exacerbate your other conditions by leaving your body without the materials and energy it needs to fight.

If it leads to serious weight loss or malnutrition then this can result in a range of more serious conditions and might cause your skin to appear dry and damaged and your hair to thin etc. Finally, not having any appetite can simply be unpleasant in the way it prevents you from enjoying your food, and as most of us get a lot of enjoyment from what we eat this can be a major blow.

Home Remedy for Loss of Appetite
1. Mix together 6 drops of coriander oil, one drop of peppermint oil, four drops of black pepper oil, eight drops of chary sage oil and finally three drops of ginger oil by putting all of these essential oils in an air tight container and shaking them by moving the container upside down again and again for few minutes or by rolling the container between your palm. Smell these oils whenever you don’t feel like having anything.
 
2. Have green tea half an hour before every meal to stimulate appetite. Chamomile tea is very helpful for this condition.
 
3. Consumption of bitter herbs is a good way to stimulate the secretion of digestive juices that can trigger appetite.
 
4. Take equal quantities of cinnamon bark, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cardamom and soak them in water and keep the container as such overnight. In the morning, Blend the entire mixture and strain it. Drinking of this preparation early in the morning before eating anything increases the appetite of the person.
 
5. Alfalfa is herb that stimulates appetite and is highly nutritious. It helps in restoring the vitamins and minerals lost. Take as much of alfalfa in juice, soup or salads.
 
6. Prepare a paste by mixing together goose berry, honey and some butter and lick this paste before having your meals. This is a very good remedy for increasing the appetite.
 
7. Having a glass of red wine before dinner can improve appetite and digestion.

8. Consume lots of green leafy vegetables what improve digestion and also prevent constipation. Increase the intake of fruits and vegetables to get more of Vitamins as lack of vitamins may be the reason behind lack of appetite.
 
9. Roast a mango on fire and put it in cold water. Squeeze out its juice and mix with water. Add salt, cumin seeds and mint leaves and drink it. This is a good home remedy for loss of appetite.
 
10. Take equal quantities of black salt, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, ginger and asafoetida and grind them together to form a powder. Mix this powder in one glass of butter milk and have this milk one hour before the meals. It is very beneficial for increasing the appetite.