Abstract

ROLE OF LEHANAM IN KAUMARBHRITYA

Dr. Raju B. Jadhav* and Dr. Bahuraj Janagond

Abstract

Lehana holds a very important role in Ayurveda hence, Acharya Kashyapa has mentioned a separate Adhyaya lehanadhyay for same. Pediatric age group is the foundation of adulthood. Proper care of children in this phase results in excellent growth and wellbeing of offspring which in turn is reflected as healthy adulthood. As per Kashyapa’s Ayurvedic Perspectives “Lehana” refers to electuaries recommended as supplements to pediatric community. It means formulations prescribed for licking. It also deals with various herbal formulations to boost up intellect and immunity of a child and promote optimum growth and development as well. This ensured Ayurvedic Pediatricians to provide prophylactic as well as therapeutic care to growing children. The main intention behind advising Lehana is unperturbed growth and development of child. The malnutrition in children is one of the major problems in India. The concept of lehana is helpful for the development of health of children as well as preventive management.

Keywords: Lehanaa, Kashyap Samhita, Malnutrition.