Abstract

EFFECT OF SWARNA PRASHAN AND ITS MODE OF ACTION IN HEALTHY AND MALNOURISHED CHILDREN

*Dr. Piyusha Pandey and Dr. Pratiksha Pandey

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Abstract

As we all grown up with listening this quote – sona de surakshit tan… and scientifically it is proved that Swarna Bhasma possess antioxidant, antidepressant, anti-cancerous, antibacterial and antirheumatoid property and act as a nerve stimulant and it gives us good body with good intellect. In Ayurveda, administration of the gold particles in children is considered to be a unique practice termed as Swarna Prasana. During preparation of medicine we take Swarna Bhasma, Ghee and honey, as gold has already proved its immunomodulatory effects and when it is mixed with Ghee and honey, it widens it’s spectrum of action to stimulate body immune cells. It shows good result in children with low immunity, low intellect, low memory power and dyslexia. It enhance the immunity, improves memory, intelligence and appetite and tone up the skin. According to Aacharya Kashyap Swarna Prashan enhance Medha, Bala, Agni, Aayu, Varnya, Pavitra, and Manglyakarak. Therapeutically, it is used as Ghraha Badha. So considering all these points we can say Swarna Prasana is an ancient immunization technique with no adverse effect and provides a good life with physical, mental and social health.

Keywords: Swarna Prashan, Swarna Bhasma, Ghraha Badha, immunity.