Swarnaprashan is a lehan karma in which gold is given in combination with honey, ghrita and various other herbs to the child. It helps in boosting up the intellectual power, physical strength and immunity in the body to fight against diseases. In the present research to assess the recurrence of upper respiratory and gastro intestinal infections, children with recurrent infections falling in age group between 3 to 10 years were registered and divided randomly into two groups. In group A children were given swarna bhasma along with honey and ghee while in group B children were given honey and ghrita only, on daily basis on empty stomach for 30 days and followed for 6 months. After following up it was found that 35% of the children enrolled in group A were relieved while 50% children had moderate improvement. In group B 50% children showed mild to moderate improvement. 50% remained unchanged.
In the present era where we are facing a new threat every day in the form of fresh emerging diseases, contaminated food and adverse environmental conditions etc, our children are suffering more in such unfavorable conditions. Because of their less developed immune system, they are more vulnerable to vicious cycles of disease and infections. Immunization in modern practice confers only disease specific immunity and has several adverse effects. To improve bala (immunity and strength), medha (intelligence), agni (digestion), ayu (life span) and to prevent child from various diseases and disorders, Acharya Kashyapa has mentioned important role of swarnaprashan. It is a lehan karm which is a unique traditional method of immunization. In this pure gold is given to the child orally along with honey, ghrit (ghee) and other herbs. It helps in boosting up the intellectual power, physical strength and produces generalized immunity in the body without causing any adverse effect. It is the need of the hour to conduct more and more researches on alternatives as swarnaprashana and main stream them. As they will not only help in creating a strong and healthy generation in future but will also serve as an important contribution of Ayurveda to the world.
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